RAMADAN (for the muslims)

**thatdamngood** · 09-12-2003, 07:29 AM

For any muslims on the board, I was just wondering what you were planning on doing for this Ramadan, which is rapidly approaching in about 6 weeks. Bulk/cut? Time placements of meals? Workout times? Workout splits? Everything.
Last year I lost a lot during Ramadan and I was very disappointed. Just wondering what your plans were.

For anyone that doesn't know, Ramadan is a month in the muslim calendar where we are required to fast (no food, no water) from dawn to sunset. It's not that bad this year cuz sunset is going to be about 4:45, but i have classes starting from 8:30 so I can't really sleep all day and stay up all night. which is what I would normally do to minimize my losses.
Hope to hear any suggestions,
----------OJ

**Bigdaddyrich** · 09-12-2003, 07:43 AM

As salaamu alaikum im pretty new to both bb and islam ive bb for about 3 yrs i took shahada about 10 yrs ago. i to lose a lot of hard earned sins err weight lol on ramadan. its almost impossible to eat enough calories in between magrib and fajr. I always work out evenings anyway so i just workout a little later than normal after eating!!! Im normally around 6'1 230 12% b/f but after last ramadan i was down to 218 by the end of the month but after i gained it all back and then some bf went up. good question maybe some more experianced bros can post imho i would cut.

**nitsux** · 09-12-2003, 07:48 AM

ouch no water :/ I respect your faith and all but I dunno if I could go 10 hrs with out water.

**_Q_** · 09-12-2003, 07:56 AM

Bros what I usually do at this time of the year before ramadan is to begin overtraining a few weeks before fasting starts which then leaves me kinda burned out.

As a result i take a few weeks off from training during ramadan and then maybe this year I'll do some HIT for the last two weeks of ramadan.

SO first 2 weeks of ramadan: RESTING

NEXT 2 weeks: HIT twice a week

**Bigdaddyrich** · 09-12-2003, 07:57 AM

yup, no waters the hardest part but it becomes easier after about a week or two lol

**Bigdaddyrich** · 09-12-2003, 07:59 AM

Q whats your weight loss/gain like after ramadan

**_Q_** · 09-12-2003, 08:04 AM

My weight loss during ramadan ranges from 7 - 3 pounds. But just before ramadan I always try to bulk regardless if it's clean or not for a few weeks cos I know I'm gonna lose it.

**Bigdaddyrich** · 09-12-2003, 08:10 AM

thanks Q one more ? after two weeks hit what kind of training?

**_Q_** · 09-12-2003, 08:15 AM

What I suggest you do is to train maybe twice a week and stick to compound movements after having rested for a few weeks. e.g.

Bench Press
Squats
Deadlift (my favourite)

**Sonny** · 09-12-2003, 08:18 AM

This reminds me of the warrior diet!

**Bigdaddyrich** · 09-12-2003, 08:21 AM

sorry bro. after reading my post i think i could have made it clearer. What i meant was after the rest then 2 weeks hit do you go right back to your normal routine or is HIT your norm?

**decypheredbeats** · 09-12-2003, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by Sonny
This reminds me of the warrior diet!

yup i was thinking the same thing

good for yall to stick to your religon like that, I personally cannot understand why a God would not whant you to eat during the day for a month, but whatever, good luck.

**_Q_** · 09-12-2003, 09:06 AM

In reply to bigdaddyrich (nice username) After the month of ramadan I go back to my regular routine which means I train 4 times a week and will leave HIT.

Hey decypheredbeats the point of ramadan is to abstain completely from eating, drinking, intimate sexual contacts and smoking from the break of dawn till sunset.

Fasting teaches those who practice it devotion, patience, unselfishness, moderation, willpower, wise saving, sound budgeting, mature adaptability, healthy survival, discipline, spirit of social belonging, unity and brotherhood.

PS It ain't as HARD as everybody thinks!

PEACE

**Brinn** · 09-12-2003, 10:02 AM

Shareef Abdur-Rahim of the Atlanta Hawks observes Ramadan. No water during practices and games. I have no idea how he does it.

**thatdamngood** · 09-12-2003, 01:33 PM

Yup, it can be tough.

Hakeem Olajuwon fasated too, even during playoffs! Nasser Alsonbaty might be muslim too, not sure if he fast tho.
Thanks for the replies, I'm still a little hesitant tho. I'd like to continue my bulking, but Ramadan is a nice time of gathering, and potentially a time to meet my future wife, whom I would like to impress with a nice physique rather than a big ball of pudge :-)

But I guess there's sacrifices to be made! Keep the replies coming tho, I like hearing everyone's thoughts

Assalamualaikum,
---Oj

**_Q_** · 09-12-2003, 02:05 PM

thatdamngood hopefully you won't lose that much muscle during ramadan and even if you do, you should be able to gain it pretty quick due to muscle memory. Plus ramadan only comes once a year make the most of it.

I also remember an article written on this very website about fasting and how it helps cleanse your intestines or something!
Not quite sure about the exact info but I'll post a link if I can find it!!

**Kane Fan** · 09-12-2003, 05:31 PM

it's not really a big deal
look at it as religiously enforced cutting
the muscle gains will come back pretty switfly from muscle memory so no fear

**Sonny** · 09-12-2003, 11:27 PM

I actually eat like this most of the time because I'm SOOOO busy at work. After awhile you just seem to get used to it. I fast all day, but I do drink water and then I eat a big dinner. The thing I notice the most about this is that when it comes time to eat at around 7:00-7:30, I'm craving good foods like chicken, veggies and fruit so in a sense I AM eating more healthy.

**buggy** · 09-13-2003, 01:13 AM

Hey guys what i usually do is take a month of work.. Im currently in Lebanon. So what i do is i break my fast at the time e.g 5pm i eat exactly what i would be eating for breakfast any other day, then 2 hours later i have another meal e.g 7pm. I train at 8pm finish by 9pm have my Post workout shake wait another hour and have another meal at 10pm... Stay up till midnight have another meal, sleep till 3am get up have my 5th meal and by then its almost time to fast again.. Ive been doing this for the last 2 years and i have not lost any weight, just maintained.. But after my last meal i sleep till about midday...

**larky** · 09-13-2003, 03:16 AM

i believe that in some muslim countries, ramadan fasting is not voluntary. if you get caught eating or drinking in the daytime you will be beaten by the police and thrown in jail.

**buggy** · 09-13-2003, 04:19 AM

Originally posted by larky
i believe that in some muslim countries, ramadan fasting is not voluntary. if you get caught eating or drinking in the daytime you will be beaten by the police and thrown in jail.

Oh Ok well thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us...

**atrueseeker** · 09-13-2003, 04:52 AM

hello brothers,
even though i cannot fast since i have an ailment that commits me to take medication during the day, hopefully i can offer advice that will help.
during ramadan you should make like your fat loosing phase. i know that your bf goes up from lifting weights...not a lot, better than seating on the couch. during ramadan with all the fasting you will a lot of bf. try taking some vitamins for during the day, right at sunrise breakfast, then if you can workout after sunset.
good luck and inshallah all will be well.

**larky** · 09-13-2003, 04:57 AM

Originally posted by buggy
Oh Ok well thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us...

you are more than welcome. also, here is how police celebrated the end of ramadan in saudi arabia:

http://www.mcjonline.com/news/00/20000110d.htm

**buggy** · 09-13-2003, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by larky
you are more than welcome. also, here is how police celebrated the end of ramadan in saudi arabia:

http://www.mcjonline.com/news/00/20000110d.htm

Wow you sure are a smart one.. C'mon dig up some more stuff for us. Buddy what are you trying to achieve with your posts??

**Sonny** · 09-13-2003, 08:56 AM

So you guys can't eat until the sun is down or not until the sun sets??

**buggy** · 09-13-2003, 09:06 AM

Originally posted by Sonny
So you guys can't eat until the sun is down or not until the sun sets??

Yep no food nor water from sunrise to sunset.. In some countries its harder than other countries.. E.g in Australia they fast till nearly 7.30pm as for parts of Europe its closer to 4.30-5.00pm... It sounds harder than it really is, i gotta admit after the first 2-3 days its all smooth sailing...

**WESIDA** · 09-13-2003, 09:36 AM

buggy, u said u didn't lose any weight, but did u gain some. were u bulking, cuttin or what were u doing during ramadan. and how was ur training. because right now iam training high intensity, and i won't think its gonna be a good idea durin ramadan

**Sonny** · 09-13-2003, 09:54 AM

Does this kind of mega eating at night give you any digestion problems? Are you ready to explode the next morning???

The no food during the day I can handle, but I could never go without my morning coffee!!!

**Damien** · 09-13-2003, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by larky
you are more than welcome. also, here is how police celebrated the end of ramadan in saudi arabia:

http://www.mcjonline.com/news/00/20000110d.htm

WTF are you trying to do??
Make a clown of yourself??
Should I start pointing out things that christianity has done wrong??
Seriously, what do you think you achieve with these posts??

**WESIDA** · 09-13-2003, 09:58 AM

sup damien, wat religion r u man?

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