Let’s be honest. When it comes to sehri, most people fall into one of two categories: 1️⃣ Wake up very late, eat quickly, and go back to sleep. 2️⃣ Skip sehri completely because “I’m not hungry.” Which one are you? This one habit alone can decide your: Energy during the fast Cravings at iftar Mood stability Fat gain or fat control Ability to focus in ibadah And yet… it’s the most ignored meal of Ramzan. ❌ Skipping Sehri: What Really Happens Many people think: “If I skip sehri, I’ll lose more weight.” But what actually happens? Your body: Starts the fast already under-fueled Experiences stronger energy dips Triggers higher stress hormones Increases cravings at iftar Makes overeating more likely By maghrib, you’re not just hungry — you’re desperate. And desperation never leads to balanced decisions. ❌ Very Late, Heavy Sehri On the other side… You wake up 10 minutes before Fajr. Eat whatever is easiest. Maybe something heavy. Maybe sugary tea. Maybe leftovers. Then immediately lie down again. Now digestion is poor. Sleep quality drops. You wake up groggy. And by midday, energy crashes. It feels like fasting is harder than it should be. ✅ What Sehri Is Supposed to Do Sehri is not just a ritual. It is: A metabolic anchor An energy stabilizer A hunger regulator A performance booster A balanced sehri helps: Control cravings at iftar Maintain steady energy Reduce headaches Prevent overeating Support fat loss instead of fat gain Ramzan feels lighter when sehri is structured. Ask Yourself Honestly Do I treat sehri intentionally or casually? Am I fueling for stability or just “getting by”? Do I wake up early enough to eat calmly? Or do I rush and regret it later? Ramzan without proper sehri turns into survival mode. Ramzan with structured sehri feels controlled and balanced. 💬 Be honest: Are you team “late sehri” or team “skip sehri”? And how does it affect your energy during the day?

Let’s talk about the part nobody plans properly. Everyone prepares for the fast. Very few prepare for what happens after maghrib. So be honest with yourself: After iftar… what usually happens? Do you: Eat quickly because you’re starving? Go back for second and third servings? Keep snacking until sleep? Sit down “for 5 minutes” and never move again? Feel too heavy to pray comfortably? Tell yourself you’ll walk… but don’t? This is not judgment. This is awareness. Because most Ramzan weight gain, bloating, low energy, and poor sleep don’t happen during the fast. They happen between iftar and sleep. What Usually Goes Wrong After fasting all day, your body is: Dehydrated Low on blood sugar Sensitive to large meals So when you suddenly overload it with: Fried food Large portions Sugary drinks Continuous grazing Your system goes into shock mode. Blood sugar spikes. Energy rises briefly. Then comes the crash. And instead of feeling light for taraweeh, you feel heavy. Sluggish. Sleepy. This becomes a cycle: Fast → Overeat → Feel heavy → Sleep late → Wake tired → Repeat. Why Structure Matters After Iftar Ramzan is not just about abstaining. It’s about discipline and balance. If there’s no plan after iftar, it turns into: “Let’s just see what happens.” And “let’s just see” often turns into: Random eating No movement Poor digestion Interrupted sleep Your body loves rhythm. Even in Ramzan. Especially in Ramzan. Ask Yourself Honestly Do I break my fast slowly or aggressively? Do I eat until satisfied… or until uncomfortable? Do I move after iftar? Do I have a cut-off time for food? Do I plan my evening or just react? Ramzan does not have to mean chaos. It can mean control. It can mean lightness. It can mean energy. But only if you’re intentional after maghrib. 💬 Be honest in the comments: What does your usual post-iftar routine actually look like? No perfection needed. Just honesty.

Let’s do a real check-in. By 5PM in Ramzan… Are you: Clear-headed and stable? Slightly tired but okay? Irritated and foggy? Counting minutes till iftar? Completely exhausted and non-functional? Be honest. Because how you feel at 5PM tells you a lot about what’s happening behind the scenes. Why 5PM Is Important By late afternoon: Blood sugar is low Hydration is low Cortisol (stress hormone) is fluctuating Mental fatigue is high If your routine isn’t structured, this is when: Mood drops Productivity crashes Cravings intensify Patience disappears And many people assume: “This is just part of fasting.” Not always. Sometimes it’s: Poor sleep Heavy iftar from the night before Late-night snacking No sehri planning Dehydration patterns Ramzan doesn’t have to feel like daily survival mode. Feeling slightly low is normal. Feeling completely drained every single day isn’t. Ask Yourself Did I sleep properly? Did I overeat last night? Did I hydrate enough? Did I have protein at sehri? Am I managing stress? Energy is not random. It’s built by decisions made the night before. 💬 So tell me honestly: By 5PM in Ramzan, are you functional… or exhausted? Let’s normalize honest conversations.

Homemade vermicelli with peas and potato 2 chicken wings

Snack box✨