I’m not a nutritionist, but I do know a bit about food and metabolism, and to my knowledge there are no healthy alternatives to a balanced diet and exercise. Anyone who says otherwise is simply trying to make money off of you, or pushing a fad or drug that could potentially harm you. It’s a sad thing that here in the US, the myth of the “quick fix” diet is very strong.
That being said, extra weight, a lack of energy, inability to focus, are symptoms of poor nutrition. If your intent on seeing results in a month or two, you could try this: stop drinking all soda or anything with high fructose corn syrup on the label, instead drink half your bodyweight in filtered water every day. Cut out most saturated fats, and make sure at least half of each meal is some kind of fresh vegetable.
It may seem daunting, but simply working 30mins of jogging or other cardio exercise into your life everyday will also make a world of a difference. - written 1 year, 8 months ago
I found myself in a similar position a few years ago, and the answer was fairly plain. I found a job, and moved out.
Simply put, if you can’t find and keep a job, your going to spend your life on the streets and in homeless shelters (if your family isn’t rich). At 19, I was scared of being on my own, and the transition to becoming an independent adult was painful but necessary. It sounds like your facing a tough situation either way, but finding work is probably the first step. - written 1 year, 8 months ago