14 Ways to Manage Your Weight During Ramadan & Eid – Part 1
In this special two part series, we’ll be looking at ways you can manage your weight during Ramadan (Ramazan) & Eid with a focus on the month of fasting:
1. Don’t Assume You’re Going to Lose Weight during Ramadan:
Many people assume that they are going to lose weight in Ramadan because they are fasting. This is often not the case. Many people end up overeating after the fast. That’s why it’s important to continue keeping track of how many calories you’re eating.
This will ensure that there are no unwelcome, post-Eid weight gain surprises.
2. Set a Calorie Budget for Iftar:
Pre-plan your Iftar and set a reasonable (not too high, not too low) budget for it. For example try and eat an Iftar of 550-600 Calories. This budget will give your room for plenty of great treats but ensure that you don’t overeat either.
3. Brush Your Teeth Right After Iftar:
Make a habit of brushing your teeth after Iftar. This decreases your urge to continue eating for at least an hour and will also allow the food to settle till it’s time for dinner.
4. Don’t Shop For Food Near Iftar:
The closer you get to Iftar, the more attractive food will become to you. Do all your food shopping during the day - the earlier, the better. The closer you leave it to Iftar time, the more likely you are to buy more food than you need.
5. Take a walk after Iftar:
You may feel too tired to exercise during the day, so a couple of hours after Iftar may be the ideal time to take a walk in Ramadan. This will also help regulate your digestion during the month.
6. Keep Iftar & Dinner Separated by At Least An Hour:
Make sure that that there is a gap of an hour between Iftar & Dinner. This will let the food settle after Iftar. Use this time to talk with your family & friends.
7. Eat Well at Sehri:
Some people have difficulty waking up at Sehri and therefore miss this meal. It is strongly recommended that you have a good meal at Sehri because a completely empty stomach may result in overeating at Iftar.
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