anyone fasting for the month of ramadaan

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  • kfareed
    kfareed Posts: 21 Member
    you're not the only one, Muslims everywhere Al7amdolellah, we're all fasting in shaa Allah !!
  • kfareed
    kfareed Posts: 21 Member
    start now by fasting 1/2 day or so and gradually increase the time, First of Ramadan is July 20th I believe, so try to be ready,
    you'll be surprised how easy it is, it's very easy as opposed to not eating on a non-fasting days !!
    for maximum fat burn try light-moderate cardio (walking or cycling) 20-30 minutes before Breakfast time (Magrib) your glycogen stores are depleted so your body taps right into your fat stores for energy, secondly, right as you finish breakfast time will be in so you'll drink and rehydrate !!, if you want resistance training, can do after breakfast
  • kfareed
    kfareed Posts: 21 Member
    you mean eat your main meal at like 1130 or so? I hope that schedule works for you becuase not sure how healthy is it to eat and go to sleep and get up and eat again:s

    All that no carb at night and don't eat before you sleep is bs !! Science recently proved that the only thing that matter is your caloric intake and your macronutrients!! So if you eat at night it's normal !! Go look it up and do the research if you don't believe me :) !! Source:- always read about nutrition because my goal is to be a bodybuilder and lost 50 pounds eating at night almost every day :) !!

    I agree 100 % I lost a lot of body fat % eating ONLY at night, I agree with everything this gentleman has posted, accurate information that I have reached myself doing research.. I work out before Magrib, however, you can do whatever suits your schedule/goals and needs. After all, if you don't work out for the whole month, big deal,, no problem whatsoever, focus on the spirituality of the month and enjoy it !!!
  • kfareed
    kfareed Posts: 21 Member
    Well i guess my food would bother me lol becuase its spicy. I might get heart burn if I don't give enough time to digest:s


    Do you think its unhealthy to workout while fasting?
    Honestly I think yes!! Because you will be dehydrated and you won't eat anything which means there will be no fuel so your body will end up burning your muscles for energy instead of fat(which will result in lowering your metbaloslim and a lot of other bad stuff) + how on earth can you survive that thirst after working out in this heat >.<!!! If the problem is spicy food take easy on the spices :) .. I mean it's just a month scarfice a lil to achieve your goal!!

    What I've done is work out right before breakfast time you deplete your glycogen stores and as soon as you finish work out, have breakfast with dates/water and protein shake and you're good !
  • kfareed
    kfareed Posts: 21 Member
    Blessings everyone,
    I am not fasting but I would definitely like to learn more about this fasting of a different culture...
    Where can I read more information about this?
    :-)

    here is a link that maybe helpful to you, please don't hesitate to ask questions !

    http://www.muslimconverts.com/ramadan/
  • Cemjames
    Cemjames Posts: 18
    Don't u think fasting is or Allah not for lose weight?
  • toysbigkid
    toysbigkid Posts: 545 Member
    this is so interesting, so I bumping this. I'm not sure what to say but "have a great holiday to all of you' !
  • Quasita
    Quasita Posts: 1,530 Member
    Don't u think fasting is or Allah not for lose weight?

    Yes! I do think that the OP is asking because they are seeking help staying true to the fast, as well as to their diet goals. It can be hard to incorporate religious ritual into a healthy plan, especially when said rituals work counter-intuitively to the plan you have been following.

    Most people don't intermittent fast so this is a new thing for the holiday... But I also don't think anyone on the thread has been denying the honor of the fast. I think it's more that we are acknowledging and discussing the secondary effects of the fast. Done correctly, it WILL make a person lose weight, and denying that fact could be detrimental to the overall health of a person.

    I think that the important thing to remember is that while it is an act of honor, a person should not feel terrible if, because of what they are working on, they have to take in some calories or drink during sun up. I believe that the intentions of the heart are seen by all-knowing eyes, and so even if we stumble, the purity of our faith can be maintained.
  • losewazan
    losewazan Posts: 4 Member
    Inshallah i will be fasting too. I'm just gonnae try and make healthier choices rather than actively try and lose weight or work out though.
    dont really want to take away the whole meaning of Ramadhan afterall..
  • dhakiyya
    dhakiyya Posts: 481 Member
    Don't u think fasting is or Allah not for lose weight?

    Yes, I agree 100%

    However our bodies are on trust from Allah, which means we have to look after them. That means paying attention to your health, during Ramadan and for the rest of the year too. Most Muslims go through Ramadan with no thought to health, I've lost count of how many iftaar dinners I've been to with the table piled high with deep fried food.

    As for fat loss I think it's actually a lot harder, not easier, during Ramadan. Lots of Muslims do think it's an easy way to lose fat but it's not, usually they end up gaining weight due to eating too much at iftaar. i.e. through not paying attention to their health. If someone's trying to lose fat after doing careful research and following principles like intermittent fasting, well I'd see that as their way to maintain their health during Ramadan. And wanting to lose fat is a health goal for most people anyway. As for me, I'm not going to risk the lean body mass losses because I can't afford any and I lose it easily, so my plan (maintenance) is about what's healthy for me. I don't want to end up losing lean body mass and gaining fat during Ramadan... if that happens it means I've neglected my health. But yes you're absolutely right that it's about fasting for Allah... but looking after our bodies is for Allah too.
  • dhakiyya
    dhakiyya Posts: 481 Member
    thanku @DHAKIYA..u gave a very detailed information in a precise manner for people from other cultures to atleast have an overall idea about what fasting in ISlam is all about. :)

    Thanks :)

    And everyone have an uplifting and healthy Ramadan :)
  • Josedavid
    Josedavid Posts: 695 Member
    I am not muslim but as long as i live in Jeddah I am very much exposed to the Ramadan Holy Month. The first year I came to JED I tried fasting as much as I could... but I couldnt stop my water intake. Anyhow I tried my best. Obviously there is neither any religion reason nor any weight loss reason behind.

    I loved iftars with friends, at home or at any restaurant, all the restaurants here make special iftar menu!

    I love to see people in the traffic lights giving you a small lunch box FOR FREE containing dates, water, a sandwhich and some lebban to make sure you can break your fast as soon as mahgrib salat is performed.

    This year because all my weight loss plan and extremely busy training agenda I will not fast. But... one of my colleagues in the office told me to fast only one day a week, on Fridays.

    Well, he is always so excited when Ramadan comes! He used to come to our home EVERYDAY with a tray FULL OF FOOD just before Mahgrib. He loves to share the food with the people who is fasting. The tray use to contain dates, lebban, foul and some other traditional dishes.

    I said... why not trying to fast on Fridays? And it seems that I will try. One day a week is not that tought than 7 days a week during the whole month!

    It will be my challenge and it will be a way to get closer to them in their fasting!

    Saudi Arabia looks great during Ramadan, the feeling in the streets really remind me our Christian Christmas. People enjoying getting together till late night (but next day I have to come to the office ontime, you know, no Saudi no Muslim).

    Ramadan Kareem to all of you Muslim MFP's!!
  • moonlightturk
    moonlightturk Posts: 398
    I haven't done it in years, but this year I am going to give it an honest 100% try. Probably not all 30 days but we'll see! Interested in the responses here... I want some tips on how/what to eat and exercise, etc.....

    Fasting is a great method to burn fat !! Just fast the normal Ramadan hours and as soon the sun sets and we're finally allowed to eat. eat 3 dates or something sugary (a little not alot :/) and plenty of water this will give you great energy go and workout and have your main meal after that workout!! I promise your going to love the results !! Also remember to stay hydrated throughout your workout!!


    Ramadan isn't a holiday to lose weight. Most times you actually gain..
  • Puri85
    Puri85 Posts: 6
    welll............... i'm doin it every years since my childhood, but when the ied comes, my weight just rising in the sky..... lol
    that bcoz my eating habbit during ramadhan. traditionally, every house in my country provide their very best thing they can eat and as many as possible amount. that plus a mind set that "pay for the whole day meals at night" make us -some of us- blowing our scale away.but for this year i swear i will stop that habbit.....
  • morkiemama
    morkiemama Posts: 894 Member
    Blessings everyone,
    I am not fasting but I would definitely like to learn more about this fasting of a different culture...
    Where can I read more information about this?
    :-)

    well I can run you through the basics.... a good book about Islam for the basics is "teach yourself Islam" by Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood.

    During Ramadan, you fast from dawn (i.e. first light) until sunset. While fasting you refrain from eating, drinking and sex. These things are allowed during the night. Usually you have two meals a day, iftaar just after sunset, and suhoor before first light, which means getting up in the night to eat it. Snacking during the night is allowed, and also for health reasons you need to keep drinking water through the night otherwise you won't stay hydrated during the fast.

    At sunset it's traditional and recommended (but not compulsory) to break the fast with a glass of water and one or three dates. (it's traditional to eat dates in odd numbers). After breaking the fast, you do the sunset prayer, then have iftaar, preferably with family and friends. This should be a special occasion, but it's also taught that what you eat during the night should be enough to sustain you, and not extravagant. It's strongly advised to give food and/or money to the poor during this time, so what you save on food can be given to people who need it. After iftaar everyone prays the night time prayer, and during Ramadan there are extra prayers after this called Tarawih, where 1/30th of the Qur'an is recited by the imam each night. There are 30 days in Ramadan, and the whole Qur'an is recited, 1/30th each day. Also Ramadan is a time to renew your faith and make a renewed effort not to do any sins they may have fallen into the habit of doing.

    Because fasting can be quite strenuous on the body, there are some reasons for people being excused - anyone who is sick is advised not to fast (if it's something mild like a cold you can, but any illness that would be made worse by fasting, you shouldn't fast) also if you become ill while fasting you break the fast and eat something. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers can choose to fast or not fast depending on how they feel, but if they are afraid for their child's safety they mustn't fast. Also travellers are excused from fasting, and women are excused while menstruating. If the reason for not fasting is something temporary, you make up the fasts later on when that reason does not apply. If you're excused from fasting, you don't eat publicly, because you don't want to eat in front of people when they're fasting (plus it can draw attention to you like "hi I'm menstruating" kind of thing!!)

    At the end of Ramadan, there is the festival Eid al Fitr, where people meet up with friends and family, go to Eid prayers and generally have a good time. There's lots of food around at Eid, naturally, as it's the first time you're able to eat again during the day. Eid lasts for 3 days. You're not allowed to fast during Eid, so anyone with fasts to make up because they couldn't fast for some of the time in Ramadan has to wait until after Eid before they start fasting again.

    Thank you for sharing this. :) It is a great explanation for those of us who are unfamiliar. I will see if my library has that book.

    I hope you all have a very happy holiday! <3 Oh, and good luck with your MFP goals as well! :)
  • Munchkinated
    Munchkinated Posts: 55
    Can one actually fast and still be able to lose weight? Or the long hours of no food/water inhibits any progress?
  • morkiemama
    morkiemama Posts: 894 Member
    I am a Christian and I like to eat.

    I am sure they like to eat too... isn't that why most of us are here in the first place? :P

    Note: I just wanted to apologize for the disrespectful behavior of others. It is the way of the Internet. However, some of us can appreciate that the Internet helps us connect and learn, rather than making nonconstructive comments. Again, I hope you all have a very happy holiday! <3:)
  • TooHott2Trott
    TooHott2Trott Posts: 57 Member
    I am not a Muslim so I do not observe Ramadaan. I just wanted to offer you all my support and blessing during this time.


    Be safe and be smart. From just reading this post there are many people on this sight that are here and more than willing to help you.

    Peace and Blessing to you all!
  • thescrumisfun
    thescrumisfun Posts: 355
    Hey everyone,

    I am not Muslim, but I think this is AWESOME and very interesting. I love seeing people dedicated to both their faith and their goals.
    I hope all of you have a great Ramadaan.
  • umer76
    umer76 Posts: 1,272 Member
    I will be fasting whole month starting from July 20. I hope as always it will be a purifying experience for all of us. In Norway it will be 19 hours fast in the beginning but will gradually shorten during the month. I am really looking forward to the month of Ramadan. Happy Ramadan to everyone on MFP!!
  • NajahDaMuslimah
    NajahDaMuslimah Posts: 51
    As-salaamu alaikum:

    Insha Allah, I WILL be fasting the entire month of Ramaadan; and I really look forward to it. Not for the sake of losing weight, but all for the sake of being Muslim, the benefits of fasting, and obedience to Allah.
  • HornsUT32
    HornsUT32 Posts: 146 Member
    I am not sure if it is appropriate to say "Happy Ramadaan"...but Happy Ramadaan to all of you!
  • umer76
    umer76 Posts: 1,272 Member
    @Arollie....It is happy Ramadan and thanks for your best wishes.
  • Puri85
    Puri85 Posts: 6
    you know what, scientist at my country learn that when fasting, every inner body organs of ours take their yearly vacation. That's make us healthier, because, during a year, our inner organs work really hard for 24 hours. (well, our heart is not take vacation, but we make it work easier in our body) every day, it digest our food intake every hours every days for a year, but fasting make them rest for not digest when we fasting. plus if you're moslem, you need to make prayer and duaa during fasting, it just like a yoga thing, when you focusing your mind on your pray or duaa with empty stomach, it's challenging. and ALLAh SWT will grant your pray and duaa with no exceptions during ramadhan.... so that's for us, really wonderfully beautiful....

    but i never lose my weight during ramadhan, it's gainin... hahahahahahaha.....
  • Squeezalsize10
    Squeezalsize10 Posts: 109
    Me too! Looking foward to it.
  • Squeezalsize10
    Squeezalsize10 Posts: 109
    I am not sure if it is appropriate to say "Happy Ramadaan"...but Happy Ramadaan to all of you!

    Thats very sweet of you. Thanks.
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  • cocoa_cutie513
    cocoa_cutie513 Posts: 41 Member
    Salaam alaikum guys! This will be my first Ramadan in many years due to having health issues (severe anemia). The anemia is still bad, but I'm going to try my best to work with it and not against it, inshallah.

    Still trying to figure out how I wan tto go about eating plans + fitting in my weight training. We shall see.
  • Puri85
    Puri85 Posts: 6
    I am a Christian and I like to eat.

    I am sure they like to eat too... isn't that why most of us are here in the first place? :P

    Note: I just wanted to apologize for the disrespectful behavior of others. It is the way of the Internet. However, some of us can appreciate that the Internet helps us connect and learn, rather than making nonconstructive comments. Again, I hope you all have a very happy holiday! <3:)
  • BoxingCoachMo
    BoxingCoachMo Posts: 420
    Assalamu Alaikum (Peace be with you all)

    Inshallah (God willing), i will be fasting during the month of Ramadan,

    I do not intend to workout during this month, just let my body rest and inshallah learn a bit more about the way of life and get closer to Allah (God).

    Ameen

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