Sorry to disappoint you guys, but there is no quick fix when it comes to dropping fat (as opposed to weight).
If you merely want to lose "pounds" (mere weight), you can easily do that over the weekend by dehydrating yourself - and you could expect to lose a couple of pounds. But that's just water. And the fat will still be there. And once you hydrate again, you'll weigh just the same as before that little experiment.
You should focus more on dropping "fat" rather than weight. Fat loss can be monitored using a body fat caliper.
However, due to the nature of the human body, you cannot safely lose more than 2 pounds
of fat per week. If you lose more, chances are you'll regain it as soon as you get back to a "normal" diet. And who can stay on a "diet" forever? And who would want to.
Losing fat is really simple. But it's hard work. Simple, but hard. You have to
slightly limit your calorie intake, and exercise regularly to create a calorie deficit, that will result in safe and
permanent fat loss.
If you diet hard (reducing your daily calorie intake a great deal) your metabolism will slow down (your body gets into starvation mode, preserving energy), and you'll burn
less calories each day, meaning, you'll lose less fat. From diets alone (without exercising) you'll more likely lose just muscle than fat. And when you get back on your regular diet, you'll gain the weight you lost, look still chubby and soft, and have less muscle.
Sorry guys, there is no easy way around it - you've got to work out.