How do I lose 25 pounds fast? how do I get more energy within a week?

[Anonymous]

I've been unemployed for 3 months now for the first time in my life since I was 17 and I've put on 25 pounds during that time

I've never been a health nut but I walked so much at my previous job that I always had a little extra meat but didn't gain weight.

since I haven't been doing anything for 3 months I feel so out of shape now.

i just got a new job and I start in a week, I've already started drinking lots of water and stopped drinking sodas I also plan on walking for at least an hour a day at the park but

what can I do within this week to get my energy back up ?

what can I eat and drink also that helps with energy ?

i want to lose weight also but I'm not expecting the lose the entire 25 lbs in a week of course but I would like to be ready and feel more healthy for my new job, so thanks for any tips

[rachiee]

Drink lots of water and tea. Eat healthy! Fruits, veggies, chicken fish, etc will all help boost your energy. Cut out the fatty foods. Personally I take green tea supplements (the supplements found in the vitamin isle NOT the diet pills!) plus multivitamins and this helps gives me extra energy. Walking is great but its not going to get you to lose 25 pounds fast. You need to push yourself! Get your heart rate up. Run or do use a cardio machine but if you're using a machine make sure the resistance/incline is high. You want to push yourself or you won't get the results you want. If you start having a healthy diet as well as working out more intensely, then I'm sure you'll feel already better by the time you start your new job.

[Asker]

thank you I might get a stair stepper

and I completely forgot about vitamins, I will try the green tea ones

[rachiee]

Stair steppers are great! Definitely will help you lose those pounds and tone up. And no prob!