What's the fastest way to shed pounds?

[NamesJames]

I am asking this question because I want to know what works, scientifically speaking. So a fast or fastest 'way' could be a diet or exercises program or even a daily regime. Basically, whatever you have tried that yielded measurable results in the shortest time frame.

For me, it was being 20 (no, doesn't count!) I'm 48 so I need advice.

 

[SammyanthaG]

I think people here would say one of the meal replacement diets, for myself I prefer slow but steady calorie counting

 

[Jacbo]

Hello from a newbie to site but not to dieting! I have found that the faster you lose weight, the quicker it goes back on. Slow and steady , keep focussed. To answer your question, I would say that I have lost weight the fastest on total exclusion of carbs. Not healthy but effective for a short term fix.