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I wouldn't go for the fastest way myself.. look for something you can actually MAINTAIN once you lose the initial weight.

Its all about finding something that you can live with unless you want to yo-yo up and down forever.

Like myself I have been on a somewhat low carb diet (not atkins though.. more moderate) for about 8 months now. I've lost about 30 pounds (around 1 lb a week) and I have about 10 or so more to lose till I will be back at my ideal weight.

Once I get there I'll be able to bring back the carbs somewhat.. and as long as I don't go seriously overboard again I shouldn't have any problems maintaining.