One way many people try to lose weight is to follow a low fat diet. Eating too much fat in your diet will cause it to stored as body fat. Lowering your intake of foods high in fat will go a long way in helping you get rid of that unwanted fat. You will still need to keep some healthy fats in your diet for proper body functions. Try to create your own recipes for low fat soups, salads, and other foods to keep from consuming too much fat.