Losing weight is no easy task. Many people just want to lose a quick 10 pounds and this can be an easier task than losing a lot of weight. Exercise can really be helpful in losing some quick weight, and many can continue to eat a normal diet and just add some exercise to see results. Losing a quick few pounds can also be achieved by trying any one of the many rapid weight loss diets that are available, such as the Cabbage soup diet. This is a very drastic diet that should only be followed for about a week at a time, but it does work quite quickly and help you to fit into that special dress for a special occasion.