Hi, I am a girl and I am 201 pounds and want to lose 50 pounds fast for summer so I feel comfortable. And I want to do it fast. I am tired of getting made fun of. What can I do to lose 50 pounds fast? Can you help me? Whitney B. [via Ask Questions]

Who does not want to lose 50 pounds fast? We all want to lose weight fast, but unless you need to lose just a few pounds, it takes time to lose weight. How much time does it take to lose weight? Assuming you have an average metabolism (most people do) and all other things being equal, you can expect to lose about 2 pounds per week. That having been said, some people can lose more than just 2 pounds per week, which brings me to the Best Way to Lose Weight Fast post. Read it!

So what should you do to lose 50 pounds? Say hello to the How to Lose 50 Pounds post. It explains the steps one needs to take to lose 50 pounds or any amount of weight for that matter. In addition, going back to the losing weight fast subject, while I do not want you to focus on how fast you can lose weight, if you want to start your weight-loss effort with a bang, read this post.

Since you have not provided any information about your current eating habits, I cannot give you any specifics about changing your diet, but I can tell you that losing weight is not as hard as some people and popular culture make it sound. It really comes down to basically just two things: eating healthy and exercise. Contrary to popular belief, the latter is not as important as the former, by the way. Either way, you need to find a sensible diet that you can adapt to your lifestyle, and you need to find a low-impact exercise program, such as walking, for example, that works with your schedule.