Instead, take a catnap during fasting. Snack on something hearty and light to ensure you remain power packed for the day ahead.

As you will be abstaining from food and practicing self-restraint, quit obsessive habits that can pose serious health risks. From smoking to sheesha and even chocolate to caffeine, kick them out of your life for once and for all.

Indulge in juicy fruits like water melon, pineapple and citrus fruits along with veggies like cucumber, lettuce, spinach in your Suhoor-Iftar meals for they support strong water content in them. This way you will save yourself from dehydration in the intense heat.

Be savvy with options like boiled egg, chickpea salad, vegetable soups, fruit smoothies and lassi. The best part is that it will all result in a pleasant surprise the next time you stand on the scale.

Avoid drinking too much water during meals, eat slowly and chew thoroughly. Cook lighter meals that are easy to digest and resist the temptation to fill everything in your belly.

This can be done with an early night sleep to awake fresh in the first part of the night for Suhoor. A power nap after Fajar will also do the trick and even keep you active at work.

While working out becomes difficult during the month, light exercise such as walking for 15-20 mins will truly help you. So take a walk after your Iftar meal or before Suhoor. Avoid it all cost during fasting as it makes you feel super thirsty later. The fresh air will revitalize your senses, plus that heaving feeling after eating will go away.