Hi, I have been on the BSD for nearly 5 weeks now. I have lost 21lbs (5lb on Fast Diet before I heard of BSD) I am feeling great. I have more energy in the morning and all through the day. However, I have noticed that in the evening, I am definitely more tired than normal. From 8.30PM my eyes start to get heavy, by 9PM I am ready to call it a day. I am waking up earlier 6AM (normal time 6.45 – 7AM) So, maybe this is why I am more tired in the evenings. Hubby thinks it maybe because I am on 800 cals a day, and my fat is being used for energy. He thinks I am doing well on the BSD and is very encouraging. As I say, I feel great during the day, just the evening that I am tired.
Is anybody else experiencing this? is it just me? Or do I just need to try an adjust my body clock back to 10-10.30PM bedtime 6.45-7AM wake up?
any ideas or thought welcomed.

Hi Magwa61, I am exactly the same. In fact I usually wake up on the sofa by 9pm and crawl up to bed. I know I fell asleep at 7ish one night last week – the upside is having a lot more energy during the hours I am awake!! This may change when we increase calories when we have reached the desired goals… but like Bill1954 I intend keeping this eating plan for life – just more food when I reach target weight but carbs might be a once a month treat as I do not think they do me any good. It’s good your hubby is so encouraging

Thanks hashimoto, I’m glad it’s not just me. Was going to give it a break for a few days. Will carry on now until Easter like I originally planned. 👍🏻😊

I’m having the opposite problem, takes ages to go to sleep (even when using headspace) & wake up at 4am! I miss sleep……