Dieting takes time and persistence to see results. Some important facts include: - Not all fats are unhealthy - some like olive oil and fish oil are important for a healthy diet. - Skipping meals tells your body to slow metabolism and you'll likely snack on unhealthy foods. Breakfast is especially important not to skip. - Celebrities may promote diets and workouts but they don't necessarily have all the answers - focus on long term behavior changes for successful weight loss.