Hi everyone,
I'm a 25 year-old male who just began a 80% raw vegan lifestyle about four days ago and I'm really excited. However, my body has been feeling a little weird for the last couple days. I feel slight out-of-sync with myself and overly hyper inside making it hard for me to focus throughout the day. Towards the evening yesterday--after the hyperness wore away--I felt a little lethargic and sluggish inside.
I'm not sure if it's mild detox symptoms or if it's the type of foods I'm taking.
My day usually looks like this:
-a small glass of fresh carrot/apple juice for breakfast
-a big salad for lunch
-blended or sauteed veggies with a starchy food (Ezekiel bread/potatoes) for dinner
Other info: I drink lots of water; I haven't been able to exercise at all yet; I haven't really been eating any nuts yet but plan on a eating a few here and there.
Does anyone know what wrong with me? What can I do to end my sense of disorientation? Thanks in advance!
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I follow a similar way of eating, and I found that I felt better if I made sure to eat enough fruit in the am. A single glass of juice in the am wouldn't cut it for me. I quite often have a green smoothie with fruit in it. plus 2-3 pieces of fruit throughout the morning. If I eat any less, I start to feel how you described.
HTH!
i've experienced dizzyness and lightheadedness too! it lasted for a day... felt like vertigo... didn't like that AT ALL... that was my first attempt going raw on day 3... have fallen since but getting back on now that the holiday break is past us! :)
well, glad to know i wasn't the only one experiencing the dizzyness and lightheadedness... was wondering if i was getting enough nutrients. starting tomorrow! today was 24hr fasting... well more like 36hrs after i wake up!