Ramadan help/diet

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  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    Thanks so much
  • janjunie
    janjunie Posts: 1,200 Member
    salema_m_uddin wrote: »
    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

    I know it's hard when you're visiting family during Iftar and they are all lovingly putting more food on your plate. It's easy to gain weight and I don't think I've had a Ramadan go by without gaining at least a couple of pounds. I don't know about Pakistani / Indian food, but if yogurt is part of your meals I'd put more of that as well as vegetables on your plate. Low fat yogurt (esp Greek yogurt) has lots of protein in it, protein will help u feel full longer and better satiated.
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    It's true darling. If someone ask a question y can't people b just polite no need for arrogance I know it all attitude
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    Also people need to understand that weight loss isn't something easy people have struggled for years if it was easy the entire world would b skinny
  • mmnv79
    mmnv79 Posts: 538 Member
    Speak with your family and let them know how do you feel. I'm sure they will support you.
    Be strong! :)
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    janjunie wrote: »
    salema_m_uddin wrote: »
    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

    I know it's hard when you're visiting family during Iftar and they are all lovingly putting more food on your plate. It's easy to gain weight and I don't think I've had a Ramadan go by without gaining at least a couple of pounds. I don't know about Pakistani / Indian food, but if yogurt is part of your meals I'd put more of that as well as vegetables on your plate. Low fat yogurt (esp Greek yogurt) has lots of protein in it, protein will help u feel full longer and better satiated.

  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    Thank u so much
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 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
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  • faithyang
    faithyang Posts: 297 Member
    Hi there!
    Ramadan can be a challenging time when you're watching your weight and most of the iftar recipes are high calorie and high carb -which is understandable as it's the only meal of the day aside from the morning breakfast.

    You can try to break your fast and start with a soup and some fruit - its good for your body as after a day's fast your body will be shocked from the fattening high carb/calorie foods. It can be a meat-based soup so you get proper proteins. Carbs are still important but you want to make sure they are properly portioned and not ladened with fats and oils. Maybe you can try to incorporate plain chapatis cooked without oil and/or boiled rice (max 1 cup = 200 cal).

    Since iftar is considered a 'family event' you can always try to ask the person cooking to make a soupy dish for you. Maybe try a light dhal dish, or a spinach and rice soup type dish which is really good for your health. If you tell your family that you're watching your weight maybe they will try to be supportive of your goals and even cook some light dishes for you.
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    Thank u very much faith yang
  • maasha81
    maasha81 Posts: 733 Member
    My parents are Muslims and there are always a variety of foodstuff to choose from ...fruit, veggies, baked goods instead of fried and some sort of protein. They like to drink ginger tea as well.

    You can choose to break your fast healthy. Prep your own meals if you need to. If you're going by others to break fast, walk with a healthy dish or eat small portions till you're at home to eat healthier options.

    At the end of the day, it's still about calories
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    Thank u
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    trogalicious wrote: »
    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
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    I don't get it sorry - what u trying to say
  • salema_m_uddin
    salema_m_uddin Posts: 42 Member
    Ok lol
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