A 12 ounce beer will have more calories than liquor or wine, but if that's the alcohol you enjoy, then drink it. 185lbs, I need to lose this weight. Anne, this is a common problem. Maybe you're starting in the morning by starving yourself. Why don't you eat a large breakfast, a medium lunch, a light afternoon snack, and a small dinner.
Junk foods are junk foods.
Eat them after you've eaten a wide variety of foods for most of the day. If you love sweet or salty foods, it's the portions that are a problem. Choose the ones you like and buy only enough for a small snack. If you're with friends, eat pretzels or popcorn without butter. Thanks Maye for answering all those questions and thanks to the people who posted interesting food questions tonight.