Optimizing Your Nutrition & Wellness This Ramadhan: A conversation with The Modern Muslim Man

Welcome to another episode of The Optimized Muslim Podcast! With the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadhan, we're all eager to make the most of this spiritually uplifting time. In this episode, I am joined by Br Mounir Lazouni, founder of The Modern Muslim Man, to discuss the importance of optimizing our nutrition and energy during the fasting period.

Together, we will delve into practical tips and advice to help you maintain a healthy and balanced diet, ensuring you have the energy to engage in worship and fulfill your daily tasks. Br Mounir shares his expertise in nutrition offering best practices for suhoor, iftar and energy management.

We also talk about sadaqah jariyah, online coaching, restraining the ego and engaging in spiritual self development.

Br Mounir Lazzouni is a fitness coach hugely popular on Instagram and Tiktok. His mission:
Helping Modern Muslims get fit & healthy and become the best Muslims they can be!

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00:00 Preview & Introduction
04:30 Br Mounir's background & journey to becoming a better Muslim
13:30 How creating content can keep you accountable
17:50 Mounir's start in online business
21:20 Common problem areas for Muslims in Ramadhan
24:00 Managing caffeine in Ramadhan
32:10 Optimized meal plans for Suhoor
38:00 Hydration tips for fasting
44:20 Energy Boosting hacks: Cold showers and Breathing exercises
51:00 Importance of Tazkiyah and improving ourselves spiritually
59:00 Optimized meal plans for Iftar
1:08:35 Importance of coaching and accountability

Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚

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Completed my Qur’an memorization (Hifdh) at the age of 13 and later qualified as a Lawyer in the UK. Have had a keen interest in personal development for over 10 years. Started Optimized Muslim in 2017. Alhamdulillah

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Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ‎

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AI Generated Video Summary:
Ramadan challenges include choosing what to eat for suhoor and iftar, staying hydrated, and avoiding excess calories. Fasting can help burn visceral fat and improve overall health. The guest, Brother Mon Launi, discusses fitness, business, and the importance of following the Sunna.Ramadan preparation and health optimization. : Challenges people face during Ramadan, such as staying hydrated and managing food intake.
The benefits of fasting, including burning more visceral fat for better cardiovascular health, and improving quality of life beyond just nutrition.

The speaker's journey to becoming a better Muslim and expanding beyond fitness : Through personal training, the speaker learned about sales and management
CMO recommendation led to working with Muslims specifically and inspired the speaker's self-improvement journey

Leaders should own their level of experience and help others with their message : Being a leader brings accountability to be better and set a good example for others
Sharing content and successes with others in the community inspires and motivates them to keep up their winning streak

Common problems during Ramadan include suhoor and iftar meals, hydration, and caffeine management. : Suhoor and iftar meals can cause excess calorie intake leading to feeling bloated or tired during taraweeh prayers.
Staying hydrated and managing caffeine intake can also be challenging, with recommended tips including taking a day off from caffeine per week, avoiding caffeine after 10:00 AM, and eating less carbs during suhoor.

Optimized meal plans for Sahur : Oatmeal, potatoes or sweet potatoes, and low-sugar Greek yogurt are recommended carb sources
Protein and high-quality pasteurized eggs are also good options for sahur

Importance of hydration and nutrition during fasting : Stay hydrated by drinking water before Iftar and consuming electrolytes through food.
Maintain a proper meal plan that works for you, test it before Ramadan, and consume red meat for iron intake.

Breathing exercises and walking help with relaxation and focus. : Observing how you breathe can help manage stress.
Going for a walk in nature or listening to Quran can help shift your physiology.

Success comes with humility and responsibility : Submitting yourself to God keeps you humble and in perspective
Use your blessings and power for good and fulfill your ethical imperative

Tips for healthy eating during Ramadan : Focus on bringing your own healthy chicken to avoid consuming marinated meats with high fat content
Limit carb intake and control portions when eating out or with family, using respectful communication methods to stick to your health goals

Recommend hiring a coach for transformation : Free resources available such as Sahur guide and Ramadan overview strategy
Coaching program offers accountability, implementation and customization

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Great discussion brothers, may Allah bless you