Ramadan Kareem (Happy Ramadan!) to all of our Noomers who are observing the holy month by fasting - we wish you all the utmost of good health and spirits as the month is coming to a finish and encourage you to end it with a (healthy) bang!
For those who are unfamiliar, ramadan is observed by millions of people around the globe and takes place from sunrise to sunset. It is a month of practicing self-discipline, benevolence through charity work in the community, and introspection through prayer and action. Additionally, ramadan is a time for fasting, which includes abstaining from food and drink amongst other things.
We acknowledge that this an important time for many of our users who are also working towards their weight loss and wellness goals. As such, we wanted to share some tips to help you stay hydrated and energetic:
Don’t skip suhoor (early breakfast to be eaten the morning of the fasting day). Make sure to set your alarm, get a friend/family member to wake you up or call you so you can have a nice breakfast that’ll keep you energized for the rest of the day.
Don’t expose yourself to the sun beyond necessity throughout the day as that can dehydrate you further and drain your energy levels
Do eat foods that are rich in water content to keep you hydrated! Great examples of this are water, watermelon, cucumber, cantaloupes, spinach, yogurt, pears, pineapples, and lettuce.
Do eat slowly. Avoid having a huge meal all at once during iftar (dinner meal to break the fast during sundown) as that will throw your metabolism and digestive system off!
We also wanted to share one of our own amazing Noomer’s Ramadan experience. Leyla Nooms from Lebanon and shares her own tips:
Here is how I will stay fit and lose weight during ramadan. Last year I gained weight, but this year, I have a plan.
At iftar, I start with a big cup of water because it fills about a quarter of my stomach space. Then, I eat a huge bowl of fattoush (Lebanese salad with chunks of pita bread), which fills a bigger space in my stomach with more water-dense and low calories as well as a lot of fiber, vitamins and nutrients that we need during ramadan. After this, I try to make sure that the majority of my choices from the iftar spread of food fall into the green category with some yellow. I also try to eat smaller portions but don’t force myself to stop earlier. In fact, it happens unintentionally because I’m already full from the salad and the water! (Volumetrics at work!)
After a half hour passes post-iftar, I indulge with a cup of cappuccino, which is my daily 100-calorie red portion and the only artificial sweeteners I take. The caffeine also gives me energy as well as some sugar stability, which prepares me for my routine workout.
As for souhour, I make sure to eat with a piece of non-fat cottage cheese and a slice of whole grain bread. It’s tasty and filling and helps me throughout the upcoming hours of fasting.
Good luck, Leyla! Again, Ramadan Kareem to you and yours. On behalf of the Noom team, we hope you are having an amazing month and wish you good health and prosperity!
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