Human Being Diet - when do you get your energy back?

[Aduki]

Hi there,

Been trying HBD to lose a little extra weight plus get a better handle on processed foods/ caffeine/ alcohol consumption which were bloating and making me feel rather rough.

The book goes on about getting your energy back. For me it's tanking. I'm in stage 3 and just feel horrendous. Lost a bit of weight but at the stage where I feel out of breath getting up the stairs.

Anyone else in the same boat? Or any ideas when this will ease cos I'm thoroughly over it.

Also pissed off with this no exercise rule in stages 1-2. It was the only thing that made me feel better in my day. That or chocolate and a bottle of wine... so....

It's not my fave thing right now so wondering if anyone can reassure. Is there any point to this. It wasn't about being the size of a peanut. It was about feeling MORE energised and in control. I'm going to bed most days for a nap.

Help me please. Any advice.

If you feel horrendous on a diet, then stop it, it's clearly not good for you.

I've just read what it is briefly and one thing that stands out is the no-cardio rule. You should absolutely be doing cardio twice a week for the health of your heart.

Just do your own diet where you drink less and don't eat processed food. 4 cups of coffee a day is fine.

I'm just starting this today. Looking at the book, I think you are allowed some dark (80%+) chocolate in phase 3? Are you doing the cheat meal each week?