January is the month of the year when a lot of people try to set the tone for the year with some quiet time with God. A lot of religious bodies declare days of fasting and prayers, and this is very common among Christians.
Fasting requires skipping meals for hours and sometimes days, and this can lead to low energy levels. For most people, these low energy levels can lead to weight loss, loss of appetite, loss of body fluids, muscle wasting, etc. You must understand how to gradually get back to your routine after a period of fasting to avoid health complications
- Stay hydrated
Take lots of fluids, especially before meals to rehydrate and open up your stomach walls gradually to take in more food.
- Start with light foods
Take them gradually, before you introduce heavy foods. Start with fluids, then add progressively semi-solid foods and fruits.
- Restore energy levels with energy-giving foods.
Remember, if you are on a weight loss journey, you should handle this part carefully and utilize the energy depletion to help you keep the weight in check.
- Choose protein-rich foods.
Proteins will help to restore worn-out tissues and muscle mass. You want to make sure to retain your lean muscle mass as much as possible and that’s where you need to remember to up your protein intake, especially if you notice that you have lost some muscle mass.
- Avoid binge eating
You want to avoid eating disorders that you will struggle to overcome. In cases where you need to regain lost weight, remember to choose healthy, nourishing, calorie-dense foods. Eat more regularly, but do not resort to fad diets or junk.
- Keep your activities slow and gradual
Before you go back to intense routines, start with low-intensity activities like walking and gradually build up the tempo and intensity.
- Check your vital signs
It is very important to run a check and make sure there’s no cause for alarm. You want to be sure you are not at risk of any complications when you embark on your first walk
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