Why You Gain Weight in Ramadan & Simple Fixes (Video)

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Ramadan weight gain? Four hidden habits explain it.

Ramadan weight gain? Four hidden habits explain it.

Ramadan Weight Gain

We’ll reveal why those evening meals can add pounds during Ramadan and save you the surprise of a heavier scale, plus the single tweak that makes a big difference, all without feeling deprived.

Why weight still rises

Think of your body as an energy bank. The day-long fast is a big saving, but if you over-deposit calories after sunset, the 24-hour balance still rises, because the body counts everything you eat, not just the fasting hours.

Common Iftar culprits

Fried snacks like pakoras, samosas, spring rolls soak up oil, making a few pieces equal to a full meal. Sugary drinks such as Rooh Afza, sweet lassi, or fizzy sodas add empty calories that don’t fill you up. A second dinner after taraweeh adds another full plate, and many of us walk less during the holy month, cutting the daily step count that normally burns those extra calories.

Weekly weight loss limit

Experts generally advise that a safe Ramadan weight change is about half a kilo to a kilo per week, so aiming beyond that could be unrealistic and hard to maintain.

Find your own trigger

Do a quick three-evening check: write down everything you eat and drink from iftar to sehri. Count how many fried pieces, sweet beverages, and separate meals you have. The pattern that shows up tells you which habit is the biggest weight-gainer for you.

Myth: two meals only

It’s easy to think that eating only twice a day keeps calories low, but two large, oil-rich meals can easily contain more energy than three moderate portions. The myth persists because fasting feels like hard work, yet the body cares about total intake, not the number of meals.

The one simple fix

Begin your iftar with one to three dates and a full glass of water, then pause for a moment before reaching for fried foods. That short break lets hunger settle, so you’re less likely to overindulge, and you still enjoy the festive flavors without the extra calories.

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