please consider finding a new comfort activity be it reading or (even better) walking. Actually, losing 6 pounds in 13 weeks is pretty good! that's a half pound a week. some diets focus on losing as little as 1 pound a week. so, i encourage you to keep up whatever you're doing. takeaway meals can be very high in calories and if you're 1 person eating an entire meal designed for 2 - that's a big problem. put half of it away before you even start eating and then try eating slower so that you can recognize when you are feelling full. i try to satisfy my food cravings with a cup of tea and a few whole grain crackers (whole grain is more filling). is it perfect - no. is it better than stuffing my face with fast food - yes. hang in there! your results so far are good.