There are plenty of diets out there that promise faster weight-loss, the catch is that what you're really losing on those diets is water and muscle. Besides being unhealthy, water loss is only temporary. Once you begin eating normally again, the pounds will come piling back on. Losing muscle is a nightmare because it slows your metabolism, making it harder and harder to stay lean. If you lose muscle, you might weigh less on the scale, but your body will begin to sag.
Fat loss requires a long-term commitment to eating right and leading a healthy, active lifestyle.
Concentrate on making physical activity a part of your daily routine. Read inspirational and informative health and fitness magazines and books. Go to the grocery store and stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables. Think bananas, carrots, peaches, berries, apples. Buy soft whole grain bread, a jar of peanut butter, some whole grain cereals like Wheaties, Grape Nuts, or Nutri-Grain.