What's one of the most effective ways to lose weight?

I guess you've had answered yourself already. Cut on sugar and carbo in general plus the fats and everything else. There's no other way if you want to lose the natural way. There are also those that you take in diet pills which could hasten you to lose those pounds. But as for me taking it slowly but surely the natural way would make you lose those pounds if your not in a hurry.

drink lots and lots of water

Actually the best things to reduce are fats and carbohydrates! Yes burn more and take in less.

count calories is the best way just find out how many you can intake to make your weight this would be a lifestyle change for the rest of your life

Ithink the best way to loose weight is eat properly avoid junk food have your regular 3 meals king size breakfast,average lunch,little dinner ,be happy and live a long life.