At suhur, you may feel that you need to eat quickly so that you can make your dawn deadline with enough food to carry you throughout the day. However, doing so will lead to overeating and undermine your efforts, both spiritually and health-wise. Similarly, at itfar, eating too quickly will not give your body time to register when it is full. Bring a mindful approach to eating and slow down.  Notice the flavors and textures of your food. Swallow each bite before putting more food into your mouth. Set your fork or spoon down between bites. Take time to smell your food. It's okay to eat a normal-sized meal, even though you will not eat again until sundown. Overeating at meals is one of the biggest diet pitfalls of Ramadan.  If you want to lose weight, you will need to eat less than you burn. However, you should not eat fewer than 1200 calories per day. You can use an online calculator to determine your calorie needs, such as this one: http://www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html. Think of your meal as an opportunity to replenish your body and not a chance to overindulge. It may help to frame it as a spiritual decision -- binging at night may take away from the spirit of fasting all day. Eat just enough food to take away your hunger and help yourself feel strong again.  Eat regular-sized meals instead of a feast. Choose lower-calorie dishes. Think of your meals as fuel and not rewards for fasting. You can still join your family or mosque for an iftar dinner if one is offered. Since it’s a holy celebration, you may not want to mention your weight loss goals. Instead, make a point to focus your words and actions on the holiday itself -- not on food. Some Muslim families or communities have special dishes that have become a tradition to cook and eat during Ramadan iftars or suhoors. If your family expects you to share in this tradition, eat smaller amounts of high-calorie foods, boosting your meal by eating extra amounts of lower calorie foods.  Make a point to eat your portions of the special dishes alongside your family or friends so that you can share in their meaning together. Don’t refuse someone’s generosity, since this is an important part of Ramadan. Thank them, then share your extra food with others.

Summary: Slow down your meals. Avoid binging after sundown. Share in the spirit of iftar without over-consuming the food. Eat smaller portions of dishes traditional in your family or community.


Cacao nibs have a dense, rich, chocolate flavor, and will give you the best homemade chocolate as a result. Pour the cacao nibs into a food processor or blender and turn it to the highest setting. Continue processing the nibs until they are ground into a fine paste. Cacao nibs can be difficult to find in some parts of the world but should be available at your local health food stores or online. If you can’t find cacao nibs, try a different method to make your own chocolate bars. Carefully transfer your chocolate molds to the freezer and leave for several hours or overnight. This will freeze the cocoa butter and solidify your mixture into chocolate bars. Once the chocolate is completely solid, remove the mold from the freezer and pop the chocolates out. Transfer to a plastic bag or container and store for up to 3 weeks. As cocoa butter has a melting point around 36 °C (97 °F), it is best to store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat it. This will give you a similar snap to processed chocolate.

Summary: Blend ½ cup (60g) of cacao nibs into a paste. Freeze your chocolate for 3 to 4 hours or until completely firm. Remove the chocolate from the molds and store for up to 3 weeks.


Be sure to check the price, as it does change every now and again due to popularity.

Summary: Go to the Grand Exchange and buy 1000 cowhides. Go to Al Kharid and tan all of them into leather or hard leather. Go back to the Grand Exchange and sell all of your leather.


If this person has a problem with substance abuse, gambling, binge eating, or other destructive behaviors, there's a good chance they're a pathological liar.  For example, you may notice a co-worker drinking extra at a company party. You may see them filling up their drink when no one else is at the bar, or even notice them carrying a flask. You may also notice you don't see one co-worker eat at lunch, but sometimes find evidence of food having been in their office. They may be very secretive about eating habits, and habitually turn down offers to get food with co-workers. Pathological liars are often disconnected with reality. A lot of times, they may believe parts of their lies themselves. They may be deluded about themselves and their abilities.  A pathological liar may have a tendency to exaggerate their importance. They may see something innocuous, like a compliment from a boss, as a sign of personal greatness. When recounting the compliment, they may fluff its importance. A pathological liar may lack basic life skills, but  may not see this as a problem. If the person has a distorted view of reality, they may honestly believe what they are saying. While this is not true of all pathological liars, consider the possibility that the person is not lying out of malice. Pathological liars tend to have unstable relationships. Consider anything you know about this person's relationship history. Look for any warning signs of instability.  Does this person have stable friendships or romantic relationships? A lack of longterm friends, and a series of failed romances, may indicate a pathological liar. A pathological liar may also be estranged from their family. A pathological liar tends to bluff their way into jobs. A pathological liar may have many jobs on their resume. However, most of these jobs will be short term. They may also dodge questions about why certain jobs did not work out longterm.  For example, a pathological liar may have a long resume. Most of the jobs will only have been short term. If you ask the pathological liar about their career, they may dodge questions. In some cases, a pathological liar may have moved around a lot due to sudden career changes. Pathological liars often burn bridges with employers.
Summary: Look for underlying secret habits. Consider whether the person lives in reality. Think about the person's relationships with others. Study the person's career.