HOW HUNGRY ARE U?

Linkgx1

Junior Member
On a scale of 1-10?

I'm about a 9.

Also, does anybody delay eating at Iftar? I do that every year. I complain all day, then when its time to break fast, I break my fast!:)
 

justmuslim

Junior Member
scale 3 to 4 maybe I'm doing good so far Alhamdullilah and i have little over one hour to break my fasting insha allah.
 

ShyHijabi

Junior Member
Today I started out my day sick so I haven't been hungry at all. Uusually I don't start feeling very hungry until about 4 pm and then my thought bounce all over the place. I try not to delay Iftar because I have read numerous scholars stating that we should try to break our fast as soon as possible to the correct time.

Wasalaam

~Sarah
 
A

abdul ghaleeb

Guest
ya...im very hungry and very weak...i got an 1hour more to wait...then ill feast!!!!
 

dna1987

Muslim Guy
Today is my first fast this year - and it's only 11am now. Another 7 hours to go roughly. I have a huge assignment to do too, so hopefully I can finish it before my brain goes gaga-googoo. At the moment, not that hungry, perhaps a 2 out of 10. Salam alaikum.
 

Ahmed ibn Ibrahim

alhamdulilah
:salam2:

I was SOOO hungry by the time I was finished school at 3:30pm that my belly was aching, I couldn't drive straight because of the pain, and I could bearly talk - even though I had a massive meal this morning! ;-p

So when I got home at like 4:45 (my wife and I had some things to take care of) I prayed my Asr and went to bed!! =) I read in someone else's post this morning how they planned to sleep all day long (lol) and figured that must help.

Oooh boy, I feel a little lazy but that 2.5 hour nap worked wonders, Alhamdulilah. I'm bearly hungry now, with only 10 minutes left before Maghrib, and feel full of energy again. I'm breaking my fast with milk & dates, then my wife and I are having two big vegetarian pizzas; Typical Westerners, I know! ;-p

Ramadan mubarak =)

WaAlaikum Salaam
 

feeni

ONLY ALLAH
ramadan mubarak 2 everyone

well at this moment i am like THIS FuLL!!!lol had iftar like 4 hrs ago and im so tired now.mashallah it feels so good to read isha and taraweeh and know u have completed ur duty as a muslim...:hijabi:
 

BrotherZak

Junior Member
Salam

Just returned from Tareweh in Ottawa Canada so iftar was some time ago but i actually feasted at by University which was very good.

PEACE!!
 

Southrn_Muslimah

bnqɯnɥ 'ɥɐq
:salam2:

I just got back from taraweeh and cleaning the masjid :) I am really full and happy.

Today was a great day alhamdulliah. Even though we had rain, the temperature was nice. I was not hungry until I started serving the food around 7:30 tonight :)

:wasalam:
 
Asalaamalikum,

I was actually a little tired after a long day at work. I didn't eat alot during iftar. I went to the gym afterwords for 2.5 hrs.
 

q8penpals

Junior Member
Salam

I generally can use "mind over matter" and not be hungry, but the lack of water is the hardest. I am a teacher, so I am basically talking all day long (and in the heat of Kuwait), plus other duties (standing outside in the sun for an hour for the kids' lunch break), so my tongue generally is all yucky and dry by the end of my fast. On a normal day, I am almost constantly drinking water in Kuwait, even if I don't eat much during the day.

Usually I have found that after about the 3rd or 4th day of Ramadan, I am thinking "boy, I must just eat wa too much the rest of the year because I am not hungry at all!"

Another question though....during Ramadan, do you Lose weight, gain weight, or stay about the same weight?

In Kuwait, many, MANY people gain weight, because Kuwait gives shorter work days to almost everyone (pretty much all Kuwaitis), so what happens is they work about 4 hours a day, sleep the rest of the "fasting" hours, then wake to break fast, and then literally eat and eat and eat the night away, up until sunrise. Then they sleep for a bit, go to work for a few hours, and sleep again.

I think that it is not right to be sleeping a major portion of your fasting hours - otherwise everyone could say they fast a good number of hours everynight that they sleep! Also, it is not healthy to eat so much right before going to sleep anyway.

Anyway, I tend to only have a large glass of milk in the morning before starting fasting, and then just iftar meal (soup and light dinner) and maybe a snack before going to bed (popcorn or ice cream or something small). I do lose weight during Ramadan because I don't stuff myself all night.

Lana
 

hussain.mahammed

a lonely traveller
As salamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wabrakatuhu
Another young brother of 9 with us, MAsha Allah. May Allah bless you and your family.
To tell the truth I dont feel hungry, even if I do I keep myself busy. I used to fast every monday and thursday so fasting does not make me tired Alhamdulillah. I remember when I was a kid, I would fast only to eat the best food at Iftar :p
May Allah Subhanahu wa Taala put Barakah to all the Muslims in this blessed month of Ramadan, May He help us to be better Muslims and May He make things easier for us.
wa/salam
 

Idil Ciise

Junior Member
it's 9:42 pm now iftr was a while back. still feeling very full and lazy! I wasn't really that hungry today but I'm always like that on the first week or so. then the hunger starts!
 

MUHAMM7D

Muslim
:salam2:

Just came from school and then Jumuah, and now I've got 4.5 hours left to feast....cant wait :)

I'm also really hungry on a scale of about 7.
 
=q8penpals

Aslaamalikum sister,

I generally can use "mind over matter" and not be hungry, but the lack of water is the hardest.

Hey if you don't mind then it shouldn't matter ;)

my tongue generally is all yucky and dry by the end of my fast.

Here's one way to think of it: "The smell of the mouth of the fasting Muslim will be better than the smell of musk during the day of Judgement" :)

Another question though....during Ramadan, do you Lose weight, gain weight, or stay about the same weight?

Some people do lose weight, but others may not. It is recommended that meals eaten during Ramadan be light, but most people can’t resist sampling special sweets and foods associated with Ramadan. If done properly, fasting can also rid one’s body from physical impurities and toxins, according to many health studies.

"Fast [the month of Ramadan] so that to heal your bodies from diseases," says a Hadith, or saying of the Prophet Mohammad (SAW).

Weight gain could be seen as one of these diseases. However, to lose weight during Ramadan fasting must be done in a very careful manner. There are many ahadith that give us advice on how to eat healthy while fasting during Ramadan. However, people often forget these healthy eating habits during Ramadan. Ironically, as well, there are more "eating traps" during Ramadan than any other month. So, as we struggle to be good Muslims and fast, we may inadvertently be straying from the path of the Prophet by breaking all rules of good health.

The most common "Ramadan pitfalls" are: Eating a large iftar (meal at breaking of fast) right after the Maghrib azhan (sunset call to prayer), eating unusual or new foods, too many salty foods, too many sweet foods, increasing consumption of tea or coffee, not sleeping enough, skipping meals, eating too much bread or other foods, changing lifestyle habits, and reducing exercise.

Eating a large iftar right after the azhan is not recommended in the Hadith. The large influx of food consumed after a day of fasting can cause the digestive system to "clog". For this reason it is recommended that Muslims break their fast on dates and water or a simple soup, perform the Maghrib prayer and then eat a moderate iftar. Ideally, another small meal should then be eaten after the Tarawih (evening prayers during Ramadan) prayers.

Eating a large iftar can also be a problem because it can involve "trigger foods". Trigger foods are foods that cause people to desire more and more of the same food. Sugar is one popular trigger food. The opposite of "trigger foods" are "ideal foods". You can find out your trigger foods by observation or by visiting a naturopath. Everyone should know what foods they are allergic to, what foods are their "trigger" foods and what foods are their "ideal foods".

Eating too much is an obvious pitfall to weight loss during Ramadan. The Qur'an says, "Eat of the good things we have provided for your sustenance but commit no excess therein" (20:81). Many people do not realize that they are eating more because they try not to. However, keep in mind that the rest of the year people usually eat a small breakfast, rush off to work or school and then eat a small lunch and a larger dinner. Then they sleep.

In some cultures they eat a larger lunch and then a smaller dinner. In Ramadan, however, iftar tends to be quite large and eating can continue into the night with numerous visits to family and friends. The morning suhur (pre-fast meal) is often quite large as well. It helps during this time to keep an eating diary for a "reality check". I am sorry to say that most people in my practice that say they are not eating too much find out otherwise when they write it down.

Eating new or unusual foods is also a problem for weight loss during Ramadan. In fact, making any lifestyle changes can be stressful and contribute to weight gain. Stress can cause weight gain in people that are susceptible to stress. If you are the type of person who does not like change and prefers that "everything has its place and everything is in its place" or you are happiest at home then you are probably a person who does not deal with the stress of change very well. Vitamin B complex vitamins can help people deal with stress. There are also many herbs that can help with stress.

Eating new foods also increases the chance you may be allergic to something you are eating. The Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) said, "The stomach is the pool of the body and the veins lead to it. When the stomach is healthy, the veins convey health from it: When the stomach is ill, the veins convey illness." Foods you are allergic to can make your stomach ill, resulting in asthma attacks, hives and weight gain.

There is now scientific proof that allergies or food sensitivities can cause weight gain. Many people have lost enormous amounts of weight by discovering their allergies and eliminating those foods from their diets. Common allergens are eggs, peanuts, milk, wheat, soy and many others.

The types of food you chose to eat during Ramadan can also defeat your efforts to lose weight. If you eat too many salty foods your body will retain water and cause you to feel bloated. At the same time, a lack of water in the body causes the body to retain fat and other toxins more readily, as it does not have enough fluid to "flush" toxins out of the body.

The Qu'an clearly states, "Ye people eat of what is on earth, lawful and wholesome" (2:168). If you eat too many un-wholesome foods, such as processed breads and sweets, you will gain weight. These processed and sugary foods are "trigger foods". These foods also leach nutrients from your body and thus cause your body to crave more food in general because it feels very unsatisfied.

Eating too many breads and starches can also cause weight gain. Ramadan is often the time when women like to display and share their cooking abilities. Breads are usually considered the mark of a good cook and the way to display an inviting table to your guests. However, not everyone considers bread to be the height of good cooking.

The books The Zone Diet by Barry Sears and the McDougall Plan by Dr. McDougall explains in great detail how starches and grains contribute to weight gain. The book Your Health...Your Choice by Ted Morter, MD goes into even more detail about bread, including how most grains and legumes, along with milk and meat, contribute to the acid environment in our body which promotes overall bad health.

The best way to solve the problem of eating too many starches is to make sure you eat the right proportions from the various food groups to ensure weight loss. Imagine that you are preparing your plate with only vegetables and you are only allowed to use meat, milk, and grains as the condiments. Limit yourself to one cup of any given grain per meal and use meat and milk products as condiments. Start thinking of celery as something to spread peanut butter on instead of bread, think of carrot sticks with hummus instead of pita bread, and try a lettuce leaf instead of tortilla shells. Don't give up eating breads and meat, just de-emphasize them and save them for special dishes only. Your goal should be to consume about 70% vegetables (and fruits, but less of them) and 30% grains, beans, milk products and meat.

There is also an entire category of foods that contribute to weight loss because they are "bitters" or contain a high percentage of water. As a rule any herb or food that is bitter helps move fats through the system faster and more efficiently. You must still eat these foods in moderation and correct proportion. They are not foods you can eat unlimited amounts of. Bitter and watery foods include: amaranth, quinoa, oats, corn, rye, adzuki beans, cucumber, zucchini, summer squash, sweet potatoes, celery, asparagus, kale, brussel spouts, cabbage, and other sprouts. You can also cook with spices that help speed your metabolism. These spices include: cardamom, cayenne, cinnamon, ginger.

Discontinuing exercise can also cause weight gain during Ramadan. Most people reduce their workloads in some way stating "It's Ramadan so I should rest." For most people, this is untrue. If you have an unstable health condition the stress of fasting may mean that you should be careful. However, if you are so unhealthy that you cannot lead a normal life during Ramadan then you should not be fasting anyway. We need to exercise to pump blood and lymph through our bodies.

The heart pumps blood but the feet and legs pump the lymph; and the lymph glands are what help us process and get rid of excess fats and toxins in the system. To really get the lymph flowing you need to have a good twenty minutes of NON-stop brisk walking. However, remember that exercise alone may not help some people lose weight so don't get discouraged if it does not help you. Keep in mind that you should not overwork and that moderate exercise will at least help you keep up your motivation to do the other therapies!

The increase of social coffee and tea drinking also contributes to weight gain during Ramadan. Caffeine (found in coffee, tea, chocolate and even decaffeinated teas and coffees) can cause weight gain in people. This is because carbonated beverages and caffeine leach calcium from your system, which means that you will feel less full all the time and tend to eat the wrong or more things.

Using some herbal teas instead of coffee and tea can also assist in weight loss. I recommend using "single" mixtures or weight loss mixtures that have been tested for hundreds of years and are still in use. Many herbal weight loss formulas on the market have been tested thoroughly, but only for short periods of time.

There is a growing pressure to create new formulas all the time, so as a result many weight loss formulas on the market now have not been tested for long-term effects to organ systems; many contain shocking mixtures of various herbs that do not combine well. Secondly, each person is unique depending on their physiological type as well as their lifestyle and their unique allergies or health conditions.

A tea which may help one person lose weight may cause another to gain weight. A professional herbalist, when creating a program for you will consider the herbs of oat straw, dandelion, alfalfa, fennel, fenugreek, milk thistle, and other herbs that cleanse the liver or lymphatic system. The herbalist may also recommend using some essential oils in a bath or massage such as juniper, bergamot, citrus oil, rosemary, or sage oil.

Surprisingly, lack of sleep can also cause weight gain in people. And it is common in Ramadan for people to not get enough sleep. Not getting enough sleep can put excess stress on the body, which can trigger weight gain.

Not eating enough can also be a surprising cause of weight gain. Not eating Suhur triggers a starvation response in your body, which actually slows down your metabolism for the rest of the day. This is like putting all that food you are eating on "slow motion" instead of "fast". If you skip breakfast your food will metabolize sluggishly in your system and contribute to your weight gain.

Taking vitamins during Ramadan may also cause weight gain. Vitamin D supplements or Multi-vitamins contribute to weight gain. Many people think that since they are not eating the foods they are used to during Ramadan that they should take a vitamin "just in case". Vitamins should never be taken for that reason and should always be recommended by a health care professional. Vitamins can cause damage to organs, malnutrition or other health problems when taken inappropriately.

Last, but not least, remember that Ramadan does not have to be the time of year to lose weight. Don't focus on losing weight this Ramadan. Focus on the meaning of Ramadan, follow the tenants of good health recommended by our Prophet and you will find the weight will come off.

I usually work out during Ramadan. It's hard for my body to gain weight during Ramadan, so when I exercise my goal is to maintain my weight during the fasting month, then increase it in the next months.
 

Muslimah88

New Member
a little more than 5 1/2 hours to go im like at 4-5 right now but im mostly really thirsty InshAllah i will make it. I feel so weak right now.. I think i'll just take a nap for an hour or two and InshAllah I will feel better. Good luck to everyone with keeping up they're fasting. :hijabi:
 

Peace2u

Turn To Islam
Well for the first day I had a very bad terrible headache that I've never experienced in my life before and became so sick I thought I was going to die not from hunger but from terrible pains in my head.

Alhamdulilah today Allah made it easy for me to fast, no sign of a headache at all, although I'm feeling a little hungry now, I'd say on the scale of around 8.

Its not being hungry that bothers me much but the headaches, what do others recomend for stopping headaches?

Okay I have 20 minutes to go Inshallah YEAHHH!!


Salam
 
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