You're looking to lose weight and are ready to make some changes to achieve that goal. Good for you, but what's the best diet to embark upon to drop major pounds? The answer might take a little time for you to figure out, but the best way to start is to examine your existing lifestyle. If you're looking at a low-carb diet, ask yourself whether you can survive without breads and pastas in the long-term. Vegetarians may not want to try this kind of diet, nor would anyone who wants to decrease their grocery bills. A fad diet that severely reduces calories like Master Cleanse, popular with the stars, might work for awhile, but it's not one that's sustainable in the long-term.