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Intermittent Fasting

I'm Muslim so I fast at different times throughout the year but the main time is during Ramadan. Since we can't eat or drink anything while the sun's up, we wake up before dawn to eat a meal. What's worked best for me has been fruits, some protein (Greek yogurt is great for this), and lots of water. I'd strongly advise against consuming a lot of sugar or caffeine. After sundown, we usually break fast with things like milk, water, dates (or other fruit), and some more protein. If you're going for an all day fast, I'd recommend a light dinner before going to bed so your body can recover and conserve energy. I've found it's better for your biggest meal to be at the beginning of the day and having an evening meal that's more of a top off.

I won't lie, I usually feel terrible for the first week or two but then it gets easier. For someone trying for the first time, I'd probably recommend easing into it by increasing the time you fast a little each day until you're at your target so it's not a complete shock to your system. It's important to note it impacts more than your diet because it can impact your sleep cycle and when your energy peaks throughout the day. Good sleep hygiene is key. Whether you're doing it for health or spiritual reasons, remember the goal isn't to harm your body so know your limits and be prepared to break fast if you start to feel unwell. It's helpful to carry something like crackers with peanut butter and a bottle of water in case you need it.

Don't get discouraged if you have to break fast before you reach your goal. You can always try again tomorrow!

Hope this is helpful.