Mehdi's Ramadan Keto-Fasting Log

[mehdi84]

Here we go.

Today marks Day 1 of Ramadan. A month where Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset. With that said, since I have been cutting on keto for some time, I figured it would make sense for me to log how keto works when fasting.

Diet prior to this
I was on Keto for roughly 2 months. The last two weeks though I took a break from it.

My Regiment (roughly):
- Pre-Fasting Meal (4am)
- Fasting Starts (4:30am)
- Iftar (breaking fast) (7:30pm)
- Lift at the gym (8:30pm)
- PWO
- Taraweeh

Workout routine
I've been doing Ripptoes Starting Strength, 3 days a week. That log has been updated regularly here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=107486871

Starting Stats
Height: 5'6
Weight: 180lbs
BF%: 19% (using calibers)

Goal
Cut some bodyfat Insh'Allah. Trying to get to 8-10% by the end of the year. However, that long term goal is outside the scope of this log.

[mehdi84]

Day 1

Pre-Fast: Didn't eat anything as I couldn't wake up early enough
Iftar (breaking fast): Water, dates, protein shake, 1/2lb burger, chicken fingers
Foodage before bed: 1/2 scoop casein + water, 2tbsp pb

Workout begins tomorrow. Gym is closed due to labor day.

[Aliman]

Good luck brother. In the UK we have around 1hr till iftar inshallah. I've suspended my gym membership for this month and will lift at home after taraweeh prayers inshallah. I'll most def let my lifitng come second this month, in perspective my body will be the first thing to disintegrate in the grave and therefore i reckon working on my soul is more important.

[Usman_08]

should be interesting bro
keep it up, ill be reading this
good luck

[Korry1]

I am interested in seeing how this works out for you.

I would like to know how keto and intermittent fasting work well together, so following your log would be a good idea...

I understand the fasting in Ramadan is no water/no food/no conjugal relations... unlike intermittent fasting where its just no food/no conjugal relations...



*subscribes*



Oh, I would also like to know, how you are going to plan your workouts / cardio...

how you going to the gym before dawn, after sunset, or late night?

Thanks!

EDIT: Just wondering how you are going to break your fast.... are you eating a cheese stick or are you going to eat a date (what about the sugars?)

[RU4A69]

Salaam Aleikum bro.

Props for sticking with the fast. I will neg you if you slip up.

Good luck

[Korry1]

Here we go.

Today marks Day 1 of Ramadan. A month where Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset. With that said, since I have been cutting on keto for some time, I figured it would make sense for me to log how keto works when fasting.

Diet prior to this
I was on Keto for roughly 2 months. The last two weeks though I took a break from it.

My Regiment (roughly):
- Pre-Fasting Meal (4am)
- Fasting Starts (4:30am)
- Iftar (breaking fast) (7:30pm)
- Lift at the gym (8:30pm)
- PWO
- Taraweeh

Workout routine
I've been doing Ripptoes Starting Strength, 3 days a week. That log has been updated regularly here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=107486871

Starting Stats
Height: 5'6
Weight: 180lbs
BF%: 19% (using calibers)

Goal
Cut some bodyfat Insh'Allah. Trying to get to 8-10% by the end of the year. However, that long term goal is outside the scope of this log.

Hey, whats taraweeh? is that cardio? how long does it last?

[big_nas]

Hey, whats taraweeh? is that cardio? how long does it last?

Its a special type of prayer read during ramadan, it can last up to an hour. And do be honest I have heard many refer to it is a form of cardio lol, because in addition to praying and remebering Allah during the hour you are continuously partaking in cycles of standing, bowing, prostrating and sitting.

[mehdi84]

I am interested in seeing how this works out for you.

I would like to know how keto and intermittent fasting work well together, so following your log would be a good idea...

I understand the fasting in Ramadan is no water/no food/no conjugal relations... unlike intermittent fasting where its just no food/no conjugal relations...

*subscribes*

Oh, I would also like to know, how you are going to plan your workouts / cardio...

how you going to the gym before dawn, after sunset, or late night?

Thanks!

EDIT: Just wondering how you are going to break your fast.... are you eating a cheese stick or are you going to eat a date (what about the sugars?)

Workout cardio I will probably do LISS after breaking fast on offdays. That's probably the best time to do it.

I'll be going to the gym after breaking fast.

Ya, I'm going to open it with water and dates. However, a bit of dates isn't going to hurt me overall imo.

[mehdi84]

Day 2

Pre-Fast: 3 egg omelet with veggies and water
Iftar (breaking fast): Burger, fried veggies, a few chips ( i cheated lulz )

Shortly passed out. I need to fix my sleeping schedule...

[mehdi84]

Day 3

Pre-Fast: 3 egg omelet with veggies, 2tbsp TB, water
Iftar (breaking fast): water, dates, burger, chips ( yes, again switching tomorrow ), coffee

[hahmad]

Assalamualaikum,

Interested in following these results as well. Inshallah you'll see desired progress.

[mehdi84]

Day 3 continued...
Work out
PostWO - 2tbsp TB, 1 scoop whey, 1/2 scoop caesin, water

Day 4
Pre-Fast: 2tbsp TB, 1 scoop whey, 1 scoop caesin, water

[mehdi84]

Day 4 continued
Break-fast: dates, water, rice, chicken, a bit of yogurt, fried veggies

Day 5
Pre-Fast: 2tbsp TB, 1 scoop whey, 1 scoop caesin, water
Break-fast: dates, water, fried veggies, burger

Day 6
Pre-Fast: 2tbsp TB, 1 scoop whey, 1 scoop caesin, water

Conclusions thus far... it's really hard to keep Keto macros during Ramadan, simply because of all the community iftars. However, I am trying by best. Good thing is, I do believe I've been able to remain in ketosis for the majority of the time thus far.