Oh man ! I ’ Ve been starving myself for days now and I haven ’ t lost an ounce !   Are you trying to lose weight ?   Yeah , my friend is getting married next month and I ’ m supposed to be a bridesmaid . I have to fit into my dress and look nice for her wedding , but I haven ’ t lost any weight ! Look at these love handles .   You don ’ t have to starve yourself to lose weight . I think that ’ s where you ’ re going wrong .   Why ? If I eat less , then my body will start eating away at my fat reserves , right ?   Not really . You should try to not eat foods high in calories , salts or saturated fats . Stay away from oily food and artificial flavors .   So you are saying that I should eat , but I should just watch what I eat ?   Yes ! You can also try to reduce your intake of carbohydrates and foods that are high in cholesterol . You can have steamed veggies or increase your protein intake found in chicken or fish .   If I do all this do you think I can lose twenty pounds in four weeks ?   Don ’ t count on it . 