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Hi,
I discovered this website and Dr. McDougall's diet today. However since 4 of april (exactly a month ago) I started my own weight loss program. I just ate lots of fruits, vegetables and few protein meals (which were one of these 3: eggs, caned tuna and shrimps) , no more of 120g of proteins a day. No red meat, chicken or dairy products) I lost 5 kg in first 10 days (from 85kg to 80kg now, my ideal weight would be 77kg).
Before 4 of april I ate junk food (like burgers, hotdogs, fried chips, icecream, etc) in excess and drank alcohol. I did 2 times of exercise a week and I was feeling having a lot of energy all the day. However despite being that energetic I only could exercise 2 times a week. If I did more I felt tired. Now on high amount of plant food, medimum carbohydrates, low proteins diet I can exercise every day and I do not feel tired while exercising or after it. (But I keep it 4 days a week to do not over workout)
So, I fixed the problem with exercising, but now I got another problem, I am now feeling somewhat lazy, kind of sleepy all the day and yawning. I checked my blood pressure and it was low (60-110), pulse was low also (i think it was 46 or so) . I tried adding some salt to the food, but it has only small effect, just like a cup of tea or coffe, only lasts an hour or a half.
Today I discovered this website and I think Dr. McDougall's program has good fundamentals. So, I am going to try to remove proteins, but I have a question: what food do you recommend me to eat more that would rise blood pressure and make me feel less lazy ? I suppose since I ate junk food in the past and that food was full of sodium , cholesterol and a lot of proteins it kept my blood pressure at normal levels and this is why I was more productive at work than I am now.
Or is this just a temporary issue due to a sharp diet change?

Will appreciate any comments or suggestions on my case.

Raw foods are great for this--they raise energy levels especially well, for most people. Try having more salads during your lunch hours, and saving the heavier foods (cooked root veggies, etc.) for dinners, so you can be properly refreshed at the right times.

Alternatively, try eating more beans or fruits than you usually eat in the afternoons. Oatmeal also works well. Good luck!