Ramadan help/diet

salema_m_uddin
salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
edited November 18 in Food and Nutrition
Hey everyone
I need help and advice so Ramadan is coming so between sunset n sunrise I can't eat. So when I do break the fast there will b dishes of rice and fattening food such as samosa n pilau rice so mainLy carbs.

Can anyone suggest how I can still b healthy n eat stuff n not bloat as I have done before. I have lost 1/2 a stone I don't wanna gain weight n bloat n still exercise

Thank u for reading please reply xx
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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Eat less than you burn.
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    Yeah il try to keep within my calorie intake but just feeling nervous bout it I don't want to bloat of put weight on cos the high content of fat,carbs
    Thank u kommodevaran
  • xesixb
    xesixb Posts: 165 Member
    Eat more veggies, they are lower in calories and keep you full longer. Well, it's also up to you to stay away from the high calorie treats. Having one from now and then won't affect your results if it's within your calorie range. Have a good and prosperous month of Ramadan. Hopefully, it won't be too hot.
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    Thank u Xesixb yeah il try it so nervous :/
  • zahid222
    zahid222 Posts: 233 Member
    Do you eat channa? If you do after it is boiled and tender to eat cook it in pam(cooking spay) and use all the spices you would normally use minus the oil. High in protein and fills you up.
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    Is that chickpeas or lentils? We have le pilau rice, samosa lentil bAll things other rice dishes so lots of carbs n fat :|
  • zahid222
    zahid222 Posts: 233 Member
    Closer to chickpeas then lentils. If you use canned chickpeas you don't have to boil/cook for hours.
    Just sauté with pam and the masala.
  • UnknownAX0
    UnknownAX0 Posts: 24 Member
    Same situation here but thanks to god that i have self control. Just keep counting calories in Ramazan and Don't eat the deep fried foods like samosa pakora they will add up to a lot of calories. Just Think before you eat!
  • abadvat
    abadvat Posts: 1,241 Member
    ask who ever is doing the cooking to do what you would eat normally - you are not forced to eat pillao, samosa etc.... it is a tradition not a must!
  • mora982
    mora982 Posts: 169 Member
    Try to limit the carbs and get an nice portion of protein and veggies. Also limit the Dates to 3 before the first meal and you can eat yogurt, eggs, cheese, fava beans and a piece of bread for second meal. For desert try to substitute with a piece of fruit and lots of Water instead of juices!! Happy Ramadan :smile:
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    Yeah thanks Abadvat and unknownsaxo could b bit more polite bout it ! Sounds rude - i do have self control n I know it isn't a must
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    Thank you mora982 very nice advice :*
  • abadvat
    abadvat Posts: 1,241 Member
    Ho well - please allow me to ask if you do not mind, but most importantly I do not offend you - why would you ask how to still eat healthy and things that doesn't bloat if you already know the answer?
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    We r all in the same boat otherwise u wouldn't b on my fitness pal.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    the reason that there are so many carbs is because they can sustain you for a long time during the fasting hours.
  • abadvat
    abadvat Posts: 1,241 Member
    hmmmm - nop, we are not all in the same boat.... at all!
    Ramadan Kareem and good luck!
  • Zinka61
    Zinka61 Posts: 563 Member
    The hard part is that you will be extremely hungry from fasting and be faced with tempting holiday dishes to boot. I would suggest cooking something vegan like a chopped eggplant/tomato/green onion/shredded carrot salad with just a little olive oil and lemon juice, spices, and maybe a simple dish of your favorite beans (canned?) and greens like frozen spinach. When you break the fast, drink a lot of water, eat the "diet food" you've prepared, and last of all eat just a small taste of the richer foods everyone else is eating. And keep logging--That will really be critical. Happy Ramadan!
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    Thank u sprepej n capt apollo il try my hardest. Maybe il have brown rice with my food too
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    It makes me bloat I can look pregnant :D capt Apollo
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Eat soups and fruit to have enough fluid for the rest of the day.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    salema_m_uddin wrote: »
    It makes me bloat I can look pregnant :D capt Apollo

    i like how you can find a problem for every solution.
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    No I'm just saying lol
  • UnknownAX0
    UnknownAX0 Posts: 24 Member
    salema_m_uddin wrote: »
    We r all in the same boat otherwise u wouldn't b on my fitness pal.

    I didn't mean to be rude. I'm sorry if it sounded that way
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    That's cool ;)
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    U don't need to sound rude darling just cos u got PhD in this we r all not highly educated in diet n fitness like u r. Intermitten fasting isn't the same as doing it one month solid I have done Ramadan all my life please don't tell me what I'm saying is wrong

    But yes I've found that when I've tasted all day than break the fast I bloat could b air, water or food n I don't loose weight that's y I'm asking help n advice
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    Dear all please reply if ur going to b polite bout it or don't at all. I don't need someone telling me off or been patronising just cos u know bout diet n exercise at the end of the day we r all on this cos we have goals so we should support each over n advice instead of feeling like been told off cos u said or asked something
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    Thank u
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    salema_m_uddin wrote: »
    Dear all please reply if ur going to b polite bout it or don't at all. I don't need someone telling me off or been patronising just cos u know bout diet n exercise at the end of the day we r all on this cos we have goals so we should support each over n advice instead of feeling like been told off cos u said or asked something

    you should try not being so sensitive.
  • mmnv79
    mmnv79 Posts: 538 Member
    I'm not a muslim but I love Indian and Arab cuisine. I bake samosas instead of deep fyring them, I cook homemade chapatis with only a teaspoon of olive oil (there's a Youtube video "Soft Chapatis with No oil"), I have rice pudding with rose water essence or fruit, etc. For example, if you are cooking rasmalai, use skimmed milk and natural sweeteners instead of full fat milk and sugar. Look for healthy alternatives and try to grill or bake instead of deep fry. Every time to eat, fill 1/3 of veggies, 1/3 legumes and 1/3 healthy options of traditional Indian food of your plate.
  • mmnv79
    mmnv79 Posts: 538 Member
    I Googled it and there are lots of healthy Indian food options:
    • Sambar dal. One serving includes approximately 50 calories, 2.6gms carbohydrates, 15.0gms protein, and 1.8gms fat.
    • Tandoori chicken marinated with yogurth. One entire leg piece includes approximately 260 calories, 13.0gms fat, 5.0gms carbohydrates and 30.5gms protein.
    • Rajma. One serving of 114gms cup consists of approximately 120 calories and 5gms proteins.
    • Hara bhara kabab (vegetarian kabab). Per serving includes approximately 73 calories and 2gms protein.
    • Arhar dal. The nutritional content of one serving is approximately 53 calories, 1.2gms fat, 8.0gms carbs, and 2.8gms protein.
    • Bhindi ki subji. Servings of 50gms consists of approximately 80 calories and 5gms protein.
    • Sol kadhi. One glass consists of 138 calories.
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