When it comes to losing weight, fad diets don’t usually work. You may have success on a fad diet for a period of time, but more often than not, the weight comes back when you've completed the program. A better solution is to follow a sensible, healthy eating plan that can be maintained throughout your life. Begin by making a few small yet significant changes such as reducing your intake of sugar, salt, and fat. You also should eat more fiber, and include at least five servings of fresh fruit and vegetables each day. Before cutting out or changing your current eating regimen, incorporate tasty and healthy foods into your daily diet. Adding these foods will allow you to modify your eating habits without feeling like you're being cheated or that you are starving yourself. Keep adding more healthy foods and modifying your eating habits until you have eliminated the unhealthy foods. Thinking that you can eat only healthy foods your entire life, is a sure recipe for failure. You should however, make healthy food choices when possible. Everything in moderation is a good slogan to live by. Try to develop and appreciate a balanced and consistent approach to both eating and exercise. The goal of this program is simple: change your eating habits for life, and exercise regularly, and you will create a healthier, shapelier and happier you.