Article: Stress releases hormones like cortisol that can make you hungrier and can cause cravings for sugary, high-fat foods. Your fast and weight loss goals can cause stress, leading to an increase in cortisol. Try relaxation strategies such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, or a hobby to help you lower your stress.  Try coloring. Go for a stroll in nature. Journal your thoughts. Read a book. Talk things out with a friend. Listen to calming music. Snuggle with a pet or family member. If you spend time around food, you’ll think about it for the rest of the day. For example, avoid going out to lunch with friends while you're fasting. Similarly, tuning into a TV show about baking will spark cravings. Replace activities that revolve around food with other activities that will occupy your mind.  Focus on your faith through prayer, reflection, reading your Quran, and attending religious services. Play a game with friends, such as a board game. Read a book. Ask to hold your work meetings in the boardroom or in someone’s office. A goal of Ramadan is to be charitable and think of others, so volunteer to help those in the community. You can help a nonprofit, support people through your mosque, or visit those in need.  Make meals for others. Visit with the sick. Donate your skills to a charity. Bring items that you no longer use to those who are in need. Ramadan is a holy holiday, so it makes sense to spend plenty of time in prayer. You can also use prayer as a way to keep your mind off food while deepening your faith.  If you start to think about food, turn your thoughts to prayer. Consider keeping a prayer on you to read when your thoughts are muddled. This way you can still engage in prayer even if you’re feeling distracted. You are encouraged to read your Quran during Ramadan, and doing so can help you remember why you are celebrating Ramadan. Instead of your thoughts being consumed with your desire to eat before fasting begins again at sunrise, you can reflect on the teachings and your beliefs.

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Try relaxation strategies to minimize stress. Avoid food related activities, places, and TV programs. Volunteer to help others. Spend more time in prayer. Read your Quran instead of overindulging after sundown.