8. The good news for people who really need to drop a few pounds is that all of these
techniques work better the further out of shape you are, the dietitians said. That goes especially for adding exercise. It is easier for someone getting no exercise to add 30 minutes and burn mega calories in comparison to their sedentary lives. People who are already active may find it more difficult to fit in additional exercise, but it is an important element to dropping pounds fast.