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but I have the impression it impacts my productivity and my mood: I get tired, I have low energy, even lethargic.

You are making something come true in your head when it might not be true at all. I used to think I needed breakfast soon as I woke up. Then I went a few days without breakfast till a bit later. It was fine.

What you start to believe adjusts the ceiling and floor of what you can do. Right now you've just moved that ceiling way down.

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I understand what you mean, and I have been trying to overcome low energy by shifting my mindset eg walking, meditation, reading, smiling, thankfulness, affirmation… still want to try shower and yoga but these requires a little more logistics.

But in the end, I can’t really confirm that these actions have the same outcome as just eating a piece of chocolate cake to kickstart my tired brain.

I realize by writing this I’m again creating a belief for myself.

My guess is you haven't adjusted for the diet. There is one supplement that will get you through the grogginess before it hits - Caffeine pills.

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