You can cut out all the fast food, junk and sugar from your diet you want, but if you don't face the facts about the liquid calories you're consuming, losing weight can be a hard battle. That's because so many people underestimate the damage drinks can do. That large juice you had with lunch, the fancy Frappuccino you had this afternoon, the fruity cocktails or beers you're looking forward to after work -- they can all add up, and in some cases, these beverages can cost more calories than a Big Mac!

But if you're careful about your waistline, you're probably already drink-savvy enough to stick to low-cal beverages. Do liquid calories make up a big part of your diet?

Last week, I asked you if you turn to comfort food in times of need. Your answer?

• 60 percent of you are human -- you try not to, but sometimes you just can't help it.
• 21 percent of you definitely do -- it's the only thing that helps.
• 10 percent of you don't give in to your cravings -- you know it won't do you any good in the long run.
• 9 percent of you don't even think about food when you're stressed. Lucky jerks.

Going back to school? Comfort food will lead to the Freshman 15, but we know how to avoid it.