Ramadan fasting tips

Ethan Kelly4 NewcomerOP

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#1 · Oct 2, 2007

well
you guys asked for it, so here it is 🥳
jadesailor14

so I don't really know about that specific post you mentioned, but I can tell you how it works for me:
I am a Muslim and I fast for thirty days during the month of Ramadan.
Basically, during this whole period, I don't eat, drink, or smoke from about 5:00 in the morning until 6:40 in the evening.
I guess you feel a little bit drained afterward, though it isn't exactly hunger, it’s more like this unusual sensation—maybe light, or exhausted, or just relaxed... I'm not entirely sure how I would define it, really.
On the flip side, you end up eating very regularly during the permitted hours, and since there's an effort to eat higher-quality food, some people might even put on a little weight.
If anyone has the guts, maybe give it a shot!

Douglas Ramos2 Active Member

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#2 · Oct 2, 2007

Ethan Kelly4 said:On the flip side, some people just eat regularly during the allowed hours and try to stick to high-quality food, so they actually end up gaining weight.
If anyone thinks they can pull that off, be my guest!

But then how is that even a fast?... I don't get it... what does it matter what time you eat if you're eating the same amount or even more?🤷

Ethan Kelly4 NewcomerOP

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#3 · Oct 2, 2007

So, basically, I get up at like 4:30 in the morning and have my meal, grab some coffee and juice, and then from there until about 6:35 PM—which is when the sun finally sets—I don't eat anything at all, and I don't drink anything either... oh, and no smoking, either.
I mean, I guess if you actually want to have enough energy to make it through the day, especially if you're doing manual labor or just staying active, it’s pretty much a given that you need to eat a really solid, substantial meal first!

jadesailor14 Regular

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#4 · Oct 2, 2007

It’s basically like flipping day into night
That doesn't really count as a post, if you ask me!

Douglas Ramos2 Active Member

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#5 · Oct 2, 2007

Ethan Kelly4 said:So, my routine basically looks like this: I get up at 4:30 AM to eat, grab some coffee and juice, and then I don't touch any food again until sunset, around 6:35 PM.

Then it's just me, constantly lurking on the forums... I definitely tend to do most of my eating late at night.😁

Thomas Collins60 Active Member

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#6 · Oct 2, 2007

I was reading somewhere that the whole idea behind this Muslim fasting tradition actually stems from the fact that people lived in such incredibly hot climates—it was almost like they just couldn't stomach eating during the heat of the day, or something along those lines, if I remember correctly
But honestly, I can't wrap my head around how anyone manages to go forty days without food while still trying to live a normal life?

Ethan Kelly4 NewcomerOP

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#7 · Oct 2, 2007

Elizabeth Hill48 said:I guess I’m pretty much always lurking on here... honestly, I find myself snacking way too much late at night.😁

I guess I’m pretty much in the same boat, honestly... outside of Ramadan, I don't really eat much at all during the day, if that makes sense. I mean, I'm not saying I'm starving or anything, but my appetite just isn't really there most of the time, I suppose.
I mean, honestly, even if I only manage to grab a tiny little bite to eat or just sit down for a quick cup of coffee, it really does make such a massive difference, I guess. It’s funny how much that small bit of routine can change everything, you know?
I mean, honestly, you should all just try keeping up with this kind of pace for a single day—just one day!—and then we can see if things still feel exactly the same, I guess. Maybe you'll realize how much everything actually changes when you're moving at this speed.
😁

jadesailor14 Regular

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#8 · Oct 2, 2007

Ethan Kelly4 said:Try keeping up with this kind of pace for just one day and let me know if you still feel the same way!
😁

We're talking about completely different things here
it isn't about whether things are hard for you or not

You totally missed the point!

Ethan Kelly4 NewcomerOP

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#9 · Oct 2, 2007

jadesailor14 said:we're talking about two completely different things here
it isn't about whether you find it difficult or not

you totally missed the point

Well, I don't think I missed the point at all, because it seems like everyone keeps saying that fasting is just the same thing as not eating during the day, which isn't true!
And, well, besides that, the whole idea isn't meant to be about suffering; honestly, it's actually not that hard for me, especially since I find it way more difficult to just sit around at home staring at the clock than when I'm actually staying busy with stuff.
The real essence of fasting is that it's medically justified, and I really believe it helps build up your character too.
Anyway, if we aren't going to get sidetracked from discussing who is actually interested in learning more about the Ramadan fast, you can check out this link:
Ramadan Fasting

jadesailor14 Regular

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#10 · Oct 2, 2007

Ethan Kelly4 said:I wasn't wrong! Everyone keeps saying that fasting and just not eating during the day is basically the same thing!

Look, this thread is specifically about a 40-day fast, not about skipping meals during the day. We're talking about a continuous 40-day period
get what I mean?
A full 40-day fast
not just waiting for sunrise or sunset

If you want to chat about Ramadan fasting, go ahead and start your own thread!

mistytinker7 Newcomer

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#11 · Oct 2, 2007

What kind of nonsense is that, gorging yourself in the morning just to survive the day without food or water 🤔 and then doing the exact same thing at night... it doesn't make any sense to me in this climate..🙄

mistytinker7 Newcomer

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#12 · Oct 2, 2007

I have to wonder who this is actually supposed to be for. Because if you're doing it for yourself, I think you're just doing more harm than good...

Ethan Kelly4 NewcomerOP

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#13 · Oct 2, 2007

Well, if you all want to take it that way, then fine, have it your way.
And look, I wasn't actually trying to start some whole new debate or anything, I was just genuinely attempting to clarify a few things here.
But since we’re talking about a fast that lasts forty days where people are still eating and drinking specific types of food throughout the day and night, I don't really feel like calling that a true fast in the traditional sense.
But hey, whatever you guys say, I guess.
It honestly feels like a bit of a lost cause trying to explain myself when it seems like nobody even bothered to click the link I shared to actually read up and get informed.
Plus, there's that strict command from God... saying we should eat and drink, but just don't overdo it, because truly, Allah does not love those who are excessive. There's also that recommendation from the Prophet about filling your stomach only one-third with food, leaving two-thirds empty. If that still feels like too much for you, then maybe try one-third food, one-third water, and leave the last third for air.
So, there's my little take on overindulging!

Bradley Davis33 Member

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#14 · Oct 2, 2007

I gotta point out, you’ve got a few hiccups in your steps here.

The whole point isn't about stuffing your face during Iftar (breaking the fast) or wrecking your system, but rather staying within those boundaries of modesty as much as you possibly can.
If you can swing it, it's best to just break your fast with some water (or dates, or whatever...), hit your Maghrib prayers, and then finally eat—in moderation.
Because at the end of the day, the whole idea is to actually feel that hunger, to connect with people who don't even have the luxury of fasting for 30 days...
Only when your Iftars and Suhoors are light and simple—just enough to take the edge off—combined with all your prayers (both obligatory and optional), does the whole thing really start to feel relaxing and detoxifying for your body and soul.

blueheron46 Newcomer

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#15 · Oct 3, 2007

Yes, this is such a vital topic... 😢 honestly, that’s the one reason I would ever even bring up the concept of transformation! You can talk about discipline and all that nonsense until you're blue in the face, but if you're physically and medically wrecked within a single week, what was it all for? It seems like he goes through this cycle every single time—losing weight after weight, just draining himself—only to spend months afterward trying to recover...

Harold Stewart3 Member

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#16 · Oct 3, 2007

blueheron46 said:yeah, great topic here... 😢 honestly, the only reason I’d ever bring up fasting to my husband is because of this. what’s the point of talking about discipline and all that if you just completely wreck your body and health in a single week? it seems like he goes through it every single time... losing weight and then just being physically drained for months afterward while trying to recover..

which is weird because 😕 from fasting 😕 I don't know anyone who actually loses weight only to end up physically and mentally broken. usually, it's the exact opposite... people come out of it feeling way more mentally resilient, stronger...

jadesailor14 Regular

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#17 · Oct 3, 2007

Ethan Kelly4 said:Since you're eating and drinking specific foods during this 40-day period, day and night, I wouldn't really call that a fast in the true sense of the word.
but hey, if that's what you think

A real fast means you don't eat at all during the day and then just overindulge at night😕 because you mentioned you actually gain weight during that time
well, look at us, learning something new every day!😁

Douglas Ramos2 Active Member

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#18 · Oct 3, 2007

jadesailor14 said:A real post, in the truest sense of the word, would be suggesting you don't eat at all during the day just so you can gorge yourself overnight 😕 since you mentioned even gaining weight during those hours

That’s exactly what I'm struggling with too.😕 Honestly, I feel like this topic doesn't belong in the Health section—it belongs in 😁Fantasy

Harold Stewart3 Member

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#19 · Oct 3, 2007

Sure, that’s what he said, but honestly, Smiley explained it much better... I don't actually know anyone who puts on weight during Ramadan, though I'm sure they exist. It's an individual thing, really... just metabolism at work... and besides, I’d love to see someone actually overeat when they're up at 4 or 5 in the morning...

blueheron46 Newcomer

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#20 · Oct 3, 2007

Harold Stewart3 said:Regarding what 😕 was mentioned in the post 😕—I personally haven't met anyone who loses weight through fasting only to end up physically or mentally depleted... In fact, it’s usually quite the opposite; people tend to emerge feeling much more spiritually resilient and mentally sharp...

True, they might feel stronger mentally, but physically? They can end up quite weakened by fasting during Ramadan. This individual has such a high metabolism that he dropped 17 pounds in just one week! I can only imagine how much more he'll lose after that...

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