Still feel tired....

[Green.Wave]

I’m a new vegan, 19 years old. I’ve been feeling drained in terms of energy. I woke up this morning and had a whole grain pancake with almond butter with strawberries and bananas on top. I then took a b12 supplement(with b6 and folate in it). I feel tired and lazy now. Any tips would be great. Thanks!!

 

[amberfunk]

Drinking water and exercise help. Just go out for a walk for at least 30 minutes it helps to be energized.

 

[Damo]

Greeting!

I think this post will also apply to yourself.

5 month vegan

 

[Mark Mywordz]

Exercise and/or strong coffee usually work for me. If I am driving on a long boring journey, I put some really loud music on. If there are other people in the car I insist on them engaging me in conversation. If the weather is very hot, a cold shower works or a swim.

 

[Dave Sharpes]

For me, I am six days in, Black coffee and my go to in work is mixed nuts and raisins, helps keep my energy levels up a bit.

 

[Davy]

Methinks the whole grain pancake zapped you. Next time, try just fruit or vegetable juice and see how
you feel.
Have you done a juice fast yet?

 

[Jamie in Chile]

Hi Green Wave, of the many different things that might be causing tiredness, one possibility is that you are not eating enough, and just need to eat more. Try adding a piece of toast (or two) to your breakfast, for instance. Or cereal.

For now, keep going and understand you are going through a transition period.

If that doesn't work, and issues persist over a long time, try a slower transition over time, going back to your original diet and eliminating foods one by one or reducing the amounts of foods one by one.