Changing from a standard diet to a healthy vegan one, we are de-addicting the body and going through withdrawal symptoms as a result. A radical change of diet requires a period of time to adjust and some patience. Weight loss can be due to cleansing. This is temporary, and after a short period of a few months, the body should go back to its optimum weight. Whether you are overweight or underweight to start with, a healthy diet and listening to your body will soon make you look and feel your best.

When we change our diet to a whole plant-based diet, weight loss is inevitable because the body goes into cleansing mode. But energy loss is rarely seen. In fact, if done correctly, the result should be increased energy levels and a higher feeling of well-being. If this is not the case, please check what you are doing wrong.

After a period of cleansing, the body will come back to its ideal weight. This may take some time – sometimes years – depending on how your earlier diet was, but it will happen. Please have patience and concentrate on how your body feels during this period. Remember that you are eating for health. When done correctly those who are overweight lose weight, and those who are too thin will normalise.

Keep in mind that in order to build muscle mass, the muscles need to be used. Exercise is important for this, and not eating more or eating fats. Eating more fats only increases flab.