[Revert]

Originally Posted by Timbit

Yeah, I'm not planning to. I like having iftaar with my family, but I don't think I'll get to do that much this Ramadan.

But then, campus gym is open late anyway, so I'm pretty sure I can break fast with the MSA, pray Maghrib, work out for a bit, then still catch tarawihs on campus. Whoo-hoo. I won't be able to work out for long after iftaar if I'm at home.

Really, I think for me 5 meals a day in Ramadan is pushing it. I'll aim for maybe 3 or 4.


Bro Dreamdeferred: So my mom was fasting today (15th of Shabaan) and she went to work out anyway. I told her not to and I told her what you said and she told me to shut up basically 'cause I'm not a doctor. Told you... stubborn Punjabi. And mean too.

Have iftaar with the family..just do it in moderation. Eat whatever you think you can manage..my meals are seriously going to be a single meat pattie or chicken breast or a protein smoothie.

Which reminds me Starbucks have a new Smoothie aimed at fitness people..might try it.

[Timbit]

Originally Posted by Revert

Have iftaar with the family..just do it in moderation. Eat whatever you think you can manage..my meals are seriously going to be a single meat pattie or chicken breast or a protein smoothie.

Which reminds me Starbucks have a new Smoothie aimed at fitness people..might try it.

I'm not going to not have iftaar with my family 'cause of that. I just can't 'cause I have evening classes.

[Revert]

Originally Posted by Timbit

I'm not going to not have iftaar with my family 'cause of that. I just can't 'cause I have evening classes.

oooh..i thought you were being harsh on yourself

[Timbit]

Originally Posted by Revert

oooh..i thought you were being harsh on yourself

MSA food is desi food too.

[Revert]

Originally Posted by Timbit

MSA food is desi food too.

You suck...thats why i never eat iftaar at the Masjid...most the time its desi/arab food. I can't eat oily food after fasting..it makes me gag.

[dreamdeferred]

Originally Posted by Revert

OKay so can someone recommend a good, cheap Heart Rate monitor watch?

I'm sure sally has the inside scoop on this.....I'm curious as well.

Originally Posted by Timbit

But then, campus gym is open late anyway, so I'm pretty sure I can break fast with the MSA, pray Maghrib, work out for a bit, then still catch tarawihs on campus. Whoo-hoo. I won't be able to work out for long after iftaar if I'm at home.

Really, I think for me 5 meals a day in Ramadan is pushing it. I'll aim for maybe 3 or 4.

That's a solid plan......good luck sis. In terms of the meals, like Revert said.. when you consider that a protein shake and a banana count as a "meal" it's easier to wrap your head around the idea of 4-5 meals.

Bro Dreamdeferred: So my mom was fasting today (15th of Shabaan) and she went to work out anyway. I told her not to and I told her what you said and she told me to shut up basically 'cause I'm not a doctor. Told you... stubborn Punjabi. And mean too.

That's hilarious.

[Timbit]

Originally Posted by dreamdeferred

That's a solid plan......good luck sis. In terms of the meals, like Revert said.. when you consider that a protein shake and a banana count as a "meal" it's easier to wrap your head around the idea of 4-5 meals.

Yep. Can just a banana count as a meal?

Originally Posted by dreamdeferred

That's hilarious.

Yeah.

But she's not hell-bent on losing weight during Ramadan, actually. She told me she realizes she can't exert herself as hard if she's not eating and drinking, and she just wants to go to maintain the gym habit.

[LEGALEAGLE]

Originally Posted by dreamdeferred

That's a solid plan......good luck sis. In terms of the meals, like Revert said.. when you consider that a protein shake and a banana count as a "meal" it's easier to wrap your head around the idea of 4-5 meals.

A protein shake and a banana don't count as a meal...calorie's yes but not a meal.

[dreamdeferred]

Originally Posted by Timbit

Yep. Can just a banana count as a meal?

I'm a big believer in the idea that each meal should include protein. So..if you're not interested in a protein shake, how 'bout a serving of lean meat, cottage cheese, tuna fish, salmon or egg whites? Try to avoid eating carbs alone.

Yeah.

But she's not hell-bent on losing weight during Ramadan, actually. She told me she realizes she can't exert herself as hard if she's not eating and drinking, and she just wants to go to maintain the gym habit.

It's awesome that she wants to maintain her routine masha'Allah. Why is she dead-set against going later in the evening? Schedule conflict?

[dreamdeferred]

Originally Posted by LEGALEAGLE

A protein shake and a banana don't count as a meal...calorie's yes but not a meal.

It does in my world bro! Now if this is what all or most of my meals consisted of then we would have a problem but my diet is pretty varied and well balanced. When I'm cutting... the ol' protein shake and banana comes in handy as one of my final two meals of the day (out of 6).

[sally]

dudes i have no idea about heart rate monitor watches..i actually posted in here for advice because i want to invest a nice new one..but i got no response

[dreamdeferred]

Originally Posted by sally

dudes i have no idea about heart rate monitor watches..i actually posted in here for advice because i want to invest a nice new one..but i got no response

Damn..........we all fail.

[sally]

lol SPEAK FOR YOURSELF FOR I FAIL AT NOTHING. thanks.

[PhDGirl]

I'm thinking of getting the Polar F55 (heart rate monitor).