300 - 600 Calorie Daily Intake

Why would you limit yourself before sunrise and after sunset? IMO it sounds like a silly plan.

That's the ritual of Ramadan. her question was about the calories.

I feel like there are a lot of things wrong with this picture.

Are you observing Ramadan for the religious purpose? Or because you think it's a good way to lose weight? If it's the latter, you are disrespecting individuals' religious practices by making a fast with symbolism into a diet plan.

In other news, that calorie intake is exceptionally unhealthy. I worry that I only intake 900-1000 a day, and that's just because of 1. what I eat and 2. I just haven't been very hungry. How do you get all your nutrients on that few calories?

If you are actually doing this for the religious purpose and not for the diet purpose, then I don't see a problem, however. Many people do this as a sacrifice for their religion, and if you feel that is a good way to honor your God, then that is totally up to you!

I did something like this last year...I would consume about 2 gallons of water a day and eat one large chicken breast in the evening after my workouts. I Lost 69 lbs in 60 days. I was around 310 at the time and ended about 240. I have to add though, every 10 lbs lost i treated myself to a good meal. which averaged out to about every 8 days or so.

I also ran like crazy, was doing swim training and cycling, burning crazy amounts of calories.

When i got to my goal weight, i went back to eating normal.

Thank you very much - this is exactly the kind of info I am seeking. I am asking for experience from people who have tried this before, not the ignorant opinions of those who never tried this. I am fasting for religious reasons but for those people who are familiar with this fast, dusk is after 8PM and I really don't want to consume 1200 calories and go to bed a couple of hours later. Again, I am considering this. I don't appreciate being called stupid, especially from people who haven't tried this before.

I'm sorry you seem to only have taken in exactly what you wanted to hear. I think many people have been supportive of your religious reasons for fasting. The ones who are truly clueless really are probably just concerned for your health. But calling anyone stupid is unacceptable, and I am sorry you have had to hear that. But many people truly do care about other people and ant the best for them. We don't want to see you fail, or end up with health issues. I understand not really wanting to eat a lot before bed, but why can't you split it up some, and eat about half before sunrise, and half after sunset? This way, your body will be fueled all day long, your metabolism will not falter, and you will still lose weight, I promise! Whatever you decide to do, please do it as safely as you can!

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I did under 600 once but that was when I was sick in bed.

There is no need to eat so few calories. You can easily make a meal up to 1000 calories at night but having nutrient dense foods. I would advise at least 1200. I had a partner who did Ramadan, but he filled up before sunrise and after sun set. Maybe 2 x 600 calorie meals?

Happy Ramadan.

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Ramadan or not, 600 calories a day is not safe for anyone over the age of 2.

My daughter is a few months shy of two, and she eats around 1400-1500 calories a day. And she is a skinny kid. Not safe for anyone over the age of two MONTHS, maybe?

Correct me if I'm wrong but this ritual includes fasting while the sun is up, no? I went to school with someone who practiced this but I remember him saying they can eat while the sun is down. So I guess I don't understand why you wouldn't want to consume a somewhat normal amount of calories when the sun is down.

I know it's not safe and many people here will worry, but as she said it is for religious beliefs and NOT weight loss. I have no right to say anything about intake when it;s for religion.

If you do it, try to take as many vitamin supplements as possible. I have to say it would be safer to eat more, but that's a given.

Not eating between sunrise and sunset is the religious part. After sundown, food is not restricted. OP is considering eating few calories on her own, not for a religious reason.

I did something like this last year...I would consume about 2 gallons of water a day and eat one large chicken breast in the evening after my workouts. I Lost 69 lbs in 60 days. I was around 310 at the time and ended about 240. I have to add though, every 10 lbs lost i treated myself to a good meal. which averaged out to about every 8 days or so.

I also ran like crazy, was doing swim training and cycling, burning crazy amounts of calories.

When i got to my goal weight, i went back to eating normal.

Thank you very much - this is exactly the kind of info I am seeking. I am asking for experience from people who have tried this before, not the ignorant opinions of those who never tried this. I am fasting for religious reasons but for those people who are familiar with this fast, dusk is after 8PM and I really don't want to consume 1200 calories and go to bed a couple of hours later. Again, I am considering this. I don't appreciate being called stupid, especially from people who haven't tried this before.

2 gallons of water can cause water intoxication and KILL you. Your body does NOT need that much water! Another fad diet. People, you need to learn how to eat right in the first place! Eat healthy food that nourishes your body, not JUNK, fatty foods, exercise and make it your lifestyle and you will become thinner, but more importantly healthy. Hopefully, if you learn how to do this, you will patiently reach your goals, become happier and not feel the need for a QUICK fix. No quick fix is healthy.
Whatever you decide to do, I'm going to pray for you, that you find a way to do it without making yourself ill.
Good luck and <hugs>

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Okay while we have discovered OP is wanting to be enabled to be an idiot....no, lets keep it to facts. Two gallons of water will not cause water intoxication.

I drink almost three gallons a day just cuz, I don't drink soda, never really cared for it except on the odd occasion. I drink water, tea, coffee, that's it. I agree fad diets are dumb but let's not spread misinformation here.