#1 DON'T CALL IT A DIET. If you think of it as that, you WILL fail. It's a life style change.

2. The thing with low carb is; NOT ALL CARBS ARE BAD. You want to eat any fruits and veggies. Go for whole wheat breads and pastas -- those are GOOD carbs; allowed on low carb diets.

3. In order to be successful, you've to eat at least 1200 calories a day. under might work short term but long term its detrimental. Even if that means eating some bad things, it's better for you. Go for real yogurt instead of light, for example.

I also read that eating a big breakfast as opposed to a big dinner aids weight loss.