Ramadan is a holy month which is a blessing for Muslims. It is a chance to take the rest to your digestive & immune system. From a fixed time of sehri to iftar Muslim refrain from eating or drinking. If you don’t eat healthy food and don’t follow any diet plan you will feel low energy the whole day. Research has proved that fasting and intermittent fasting can help you in losing weight. Following are the 5 ways to lose weight:
1-Do light physical activities:
After offering Fajr prayers in Ramadan, walk at least 20 to 25 minutes. Most people after eating in sehri just lay down and don’t walk. This causes problems in your stomach and gastrointestinal tract. You can also choose a masjid for fajr prayer which is at least 15 to 20 minutes away from your home. Do Light physical activities and exercises that make you fresh. Must exercise at least 4 to 5 times a week during Ramadan.
2-Consume healthy & light food:
If you are really conscious about your health and diet, avoid heavy or fried foods. By eating processed or fried food you can gain weight instead of losing. Don’t eat so much food in iftar. Take food that is light and gives you energy.
3-Do work out:
Make a time table of workout that suits your body. You can set your time table during or after your fast. Choose exercises or workout in which your upper body is involved. Different studies say that doing lower body exercises can drop your blood pressure. You can also work out with your friends. This gives you the best time and motivation also. Yoga is also best for your health and weight loss.
4-Avoid fried & fast foods:
Fried and heavy foods slowed down your digestive system. It makes the working of metabolism slow. Fats and some things don’t digest which results in gaining weight. Eating a healthy diet which contains protein, vitamins in large amounts and fasting the whole month of Ramadan helps you to lose weight.
5-Drink more water & eat balanced diet:
Drink 8 to 12 glasses of water daily. It cleans your body and lessens your hunger which helps in losing weight. Only eating vegetables & fruits are not enough for your whole day cravings & iftar table, but you should consider proteins, vitamins, oatmeal and brown rice.
6-Limit sugar & salt intake
Usually, we drink in iftar and these drinks contain a large amount of sugar. If you feel craving, don’t take so much food with more sugar or salt content. You can also fulfil your cravings by eating less sweet things like papaya, banana, etc. If you want to stay smart and slim, you must avoid a large intake of sugar and salt.
