how do i keep my mind off of food im fasting?

Question

im fasting and i just felt the first sign of hunger what do i do?

Answer 1

when u get really hungry u just go to bed and sleep when u wake up u may feel a bit better then from there on just read the Qur'an or any book of interest or just watch tv.........



and by the way i would like to disprove haji for him suggesting that you use a toothbrush and not mouthwash NOTHING is to go into your mouth except the water you will have to use during ablution (wodhu) and if you feel thirsty you may gargle water (but make sure you don't swallow it)

because there is a hadith that states that Allah prefers the breath of a fasting person than the scent of musk

Answer 2

Do you for a first time fasting ?The abjective of fasting among others is to feel as a poor person that can not affoerd eating and drinking for a whole day.In order to keep your mind off of food you are better praying and reading holy Qur'an or hadith book.You must read also its meaning in your own language so you have an indepth knowledge of Islamic teaching and you will get a good rewards from Allah the only one God.You must have enough breakfast before dawn that is called sahur.In the sahur there is the favour from Allah.You should have more activities during the day before breaking your fasting so you can forget your mind to food.By enough breakfast in sahur you will not feel so hungry

during the day..You must avoid doing activities which will need more energy.If you want to do a physical exercise you must take a light sport such as walking or stationary bicycling..In breaking your fasting it is better if you first eat sweet meal such as dates,sweet porridge with green beans and coconut milk and sugar etc..I hope your fasting will be received by Allah and get a good rewards.

Answer 3

I think about all the people who don't know when or where there next meal will be... now is the time to spend doing good deeds....i like the fact that i can feel hunger and do nothing about it..or be so very thirsty and not take one drop of water.. that is what will make you a stronger person.. so many people suffer each and everyday...think of that and it doesn't seem to be that hard to accomplish...

Answer 4

If you must fast, then do whatever work you must do, and then if entertaining yourself by doing the things that you like, doesn't take your mind off the food idea, then go to SLEEP, it always helps, you fall a sleep and don't feel the time.

Also if you just feel hungry that’s okay, but if you experienced strong headaches, you should stop fasting, that’s what I think.

Answer 5

First you should not complain of feeling hungry. Be thankful that this is one month and not what millions of people have to go though every day. This is not a time to sleep the hunger away either like many people said. Fill you time with worship and ask Allah to help you. Even if your not hungry you should fill your time with worship. This is Ramadan after all.



May Allah help you dear sister.

Answer 6

Ramadan is a time to get that extra prayer in so pray a lot and read Quran. And dont think about food think about all the blessings you will get from fasting this blessed month plus all your sins forgiven insha allah, alhumduliah I love Islam how merciful Allah is!

Answer 7

Reading Qur'an

Praying

Listening to Khutbahs



all are good ways to "distract" you from the hunger



I make an extra effort to get up early during Ramadan to have a SMALL breakfast.. like yogurt and fruit and then a cup of coffee. The caffine helps a LOT!



BUT you have to get it all in your body before fajar!!!!



Also, it is permitted to use a toothbrush, but not to use things like mouthwash... so if you have a place that sells miswak then you could easily hold that in your mouth during the day as it will keep your mouth busy but will not break your fast.



Some people may suggest that you chew gum, but this is NOT allowed.

Answer 8

Hahaha Lmao

yeah im fasting i get hunry and i STILL wok out for an hour!

if i wer u just watch food netwrk cuz some of the foos looks disgusting wrks for me

Answer 9

Just don't eat. Its not that hard. I'm probably alot younger than you (probably more than five years) and I can last. The whole reason of fasting is to realize how fortunate you are, and how little other people have. It is also a way of becoming closer with God.

Answer 10

think of of the expertise of fasting, examine Quran (or translation in case you could no longer examine Arabic), think of which you're doing comparable concern with fellow pillion muslim so experience the solidarity of this united states of america. call your loved ones and kinfolk and substitute with them the reliable needs, pray or examine life of the messenger and Sahaba (companions), study approximately Islam and its suitable regulations and maners setc and so on. there are various stuff greater powerful than enjoying laptop video games or observing a action picture or chating witha chum. The prophet of Allah mentioned: do no longer enable Ramadan to be like different days on your life..

Answer 11

do things that take your mind off of food read a book watch TV go to sleep take a walk

Answer 12

Pray

Go take a walk

Read

Talk to family/friends

Plan some charitable works

Play with a pet or a child

Go hug your parents

Answer 13

you keep yourself out of thinking about food.



Feeling hunger- thats the whole think about Ramadan, as you can feel what people who do not have money and food and starving are going through..



Better you pray , it wll help you

Answer 14

try to do something else.

like sleep

pray

talk on the phone

take a long walk

clean the house if it messy

read Quran

make du3a

etc.

things that gets your head out of food.

it happened to me a lot but then i stopped.

Answer 15

read quran.

remember your not only fasting from food, but evil toughts,swearing ,lies what you watch ,what you hear,the reward from Allah is great so dont let tempt ions get into your way.

May you have a good and peaceful Ramadan.

Answer 16

Keep yourself occupied, take a nap, watch TV avoid cooking channels

Answer 17

Keep busy with work or chores. Don't think of food. Do productive activites, exercise, read, sleep, whatever you have to.

Answer 18

Don't think of food, and do things that will help people, etc.

And also remember that it could be a million times worse.

Answer 19

Make ur self forget that u r fasting and i am not hungry and make yourself busy in something.

Answer 20

try to invovlve yourself in somthing taht will take your mind off food. go shopping. or if you are really not able to take it any longer, drink loads of water. so much, that you don't have any space for food.....or, is water nto allowed for ramadan?

Answer 21

Get your attention on something else like start reciting Quran.

Answer 22

hi sister

u can pray and read the qur'an after ur done u can go to sleep or u could listen to natts thats one of my favr or u could talk to me

Answer 23

Think that your feeling of hunger will wipe away your sins, by the grace of Allah.

Answer 24

lol u call this fasting, the true meaning of fast is not thinking about food, but u are thinking of food that is why u are feeling hungry and that is why it is pointless and why u will not get anything out of it. good day

Answer 25

Pray for stregenth. Try not to watch food on tv... or other places with food. It gets easier.

Answer 26

Try to side track your attention from food to something else.

I like to draw or sketch in my sketchbook, it relaxes me and makes me forget about the world.



Reading some nice Islamic books, or any book for that matter.



Read the Quraan, pray namaaz.



Listen to Naats - I do this.



Hope this is of help my Sister.

Answer 27

I agree with the 7th answer

Answer 28

Ramadan Mubarak! i really wish i knew.. i just try talking on the phone and hanging out with friends. lol the thing u shuldnt do is stare at clocks!

Answer 29

just try to accupy ur self with other things. like studying or watching tv or even sleeping so it'll help u go through til sunset.

Answer 30

Go grab you a cheeseburger

Answer 31

Try cleaing out all of your summer clothes and digging out your fall/winter clothes. This is time sonsuming, so it will keep your mind off of eating!!

Answer 32

read qoran and pray and just keep good thoughts in your mind

Answer 33

this s the point...now you know how people who don't have any food feel...right?

Answer 34

read quaran.. pray... watch a movie... call a friend.. go to majid

Answer 35

aren't you suppose to be praying? I don't understand your faith, but if the hunger is bad enough that you would get a headache or something, just have a few crackers or some cereal.

Answer 36

get your mind on something else like tv

Answer 37

Fasting is not a good plan unless it's a religious observance or a test of willpower. If you are trying to lose weight, there are much healthier ways to do it. Here, try this:



Change your lifestyle and do this forever. Drink lots of water, walk an hour every day except 1 then do stretching and upper body toning. Eat fruits & vegetables.



No sugar

No sodas

No candy

No chips

No potatoes

No pasta

No pizza

no corn

no bread

no burgers

no fried foods



Good Luck



P.S. What makes you so hot ?

Answer 38

pray! read the Quran! dont go in the kitchen!!

do sum hw! i dont no~

anyways wen is ramdan starting??

Answer 39

are you fasting from water also ? If not crunch ice... The first couple of fasting (to some folks) you my even throw up ... This is said to be a sign of getting rid of the bad karma or something ... So don't freak out if you do get sick like that just continue on with your task at hand ...Good Luck

Answer 40

why don't u go and try to recite Quran..that might help....

Answer 41

dont think about it do something else

Answer 42

D0NT THiNK OF F0OD.. READ THE QURAN. . PRAy..

THiNK OF G0OD STUFF.. iM FASTiN T0O... & iMA KIND A HUGNRy BUT iM JUST iGN0RiNG iT



HAPPy RAMADAN =]



*TRUST ME U'LL GET USED T0O iT*

Answer 43

read quran.

Answer 44

Think about George Bush naked. Should take care of the hunger problem.

Answer 45

go down on your brother....pure protein

Answer 46

eat

Answer 47

YOU CAN STILL EAT BUT YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE GYM