It would not be surprising to hear your answer is "yes, I'm confused by complete these so titled diets." You may read from cardinal expert that contrabass carbohydrate (low carb) and high protein is the way to lose weight. Another will try to convince you that low fat, lots of carbs, fresh fruits and vegetables, is the right way to go. Yet other will try to convince you that you need to count the amount of sugar; or another that important culprit for your being overweight is white flour. So, if you are serious about losing weight, who should you listen to? The brief summaries below give a quick overview of the pros and cons of all of the best-selling types of diet plans.