-- Posted by Anonymous at 4:57 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 im going on holiday in 5months to australia and want to lose 40lbs......is it possible and suggest how much exercise i should get and what to eat etc xx -- Posted by makingxmexsmile at 4:58 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 How tall are you and how much do you weigh, to begin with. -- Posted by Anonymous at 4:58 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 im 5'4 and i weigh 150lbs -- Posted by CoveredInBlood at 4:58 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 Roman Noodles. work... -- Posted by spaceykayce at 5:03 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 Well, don't eat fast food for a start. If you do, go for something like Subway. Cut out sweet foods, and instead eat fruit, nuts, raw vegetables, yoghurt, and rye crackers as snacks. Eat a good breakfast, cereal high in fibre like Weetbix and All Bran is good. Use cottage cheese as a substitute for butter, and remember that one portion of food should be the size of your palm. Do at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day, whether it be jogging, or cycling, or joining a gym, and you'll be sweet. :) -- Posted by cowgirlyehaa at 5:08 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 no FAST FOOD. Eat less portions. (Half of what you get at an average restaurant) Try to make a lot of your meals. No sweets. and lots of grilled foods. Keep track of your calorie intake. A little less than 2000 is usualy good for dieters. Remember to drink lots and lots of water. Stay away from sweet drinks and coffee. And excercise for an hour daily.