The Dhaka Times Desk Many of those who are worried about excess body weight, even after fasting for about 16 hours throughout the day, the body weight is not decreasing but the weight is increasing. You do not understand why this is happening even after fasting. Fasting is actually a change in our meal times. There are also many changes in the food menu. Oily food is eaten too much at this time, resulting in weight gain.
Eating more food at Iftar
Even if you don't eat all day during fasting, you eat more than usual at Iftar. And this meal of Iftari mostly contains oily food. The fat in these foods can make you gain weight. This whole day of fasting leaves the stomach empty. It is not right to eat too much at one time. Because eating too much at once does not digest food well. Meanwhile, fat accumulates in the body. Do not drink water between meals. It can disturb the digestive process. And all these reasons can increase body weight.
Reducing exertion and sleeping during the day
Generally laziness increases when physical labor decreases. If you sleep during the day without working, the body will gain weight. And because of all these reasons, weight cannot be kept under control during Ramadan. There are many people who stay up all night and sleep all day during Ramadan. For those who are overweight, this sleep can cause more damage. This will increase your body weight which may be difficult for you to control even after Ramadan.
Changes in diet
Abruptly cutting out the foods that you are used to eating can lead to weight gain. And the food list changes a lot during fasting. Moreover, due to the high amount of fat and protein in the diet, excess body weight is created. You can avoid extra fatty foods in Iftar meal. You can add nutritious foods like different types of fruits, fruit juices etc. To keep weight under control during fasting, choose foods that will give your body balanced nutrition but will not make you gain weight.
not exercising
Physical exercise always helps in keeping weight under control. Exercise keeps the body fit. Focus on work. But many people do not exercise during Ramadan thinking that it will damage the body, which results in weight gain. So do light exercise regularly without stopping. In this your body will be neat as well as your weight will be under control.
Do what you can to maintain a normal weight
Drink one or two glasses of water at the beginning of Iftari. Drink water frequently between Iftar and Sehri. Do not eat burnt food while breaking the fast. However, you can eat fried items after a couple of hours. Eat less carbohydrate foods and prefer high fiber foods. Digestion will be normal. Also, eat high protein foods to make up for nutritional deficiencies. Eat slowly during Iftar meal. Food will be digested easily. Fat will not accumulate in the body. This Ramadan, don't eat what you like to eat for your health, but eat food that will keep you healthy and keep your weight under control. Consult a nutritionist to choose the right foods.
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