#fasting
In the wake of the killing of an openly gay imam earlier this year, Jaheim Karim writes on being trans and Muslim

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What fasting again taught me as a transgender Muslim
In the wake of the killing of an openly gay imam earlier this year, Jaheim Karim writes on being trans and Muslim
www.wearequeeraf.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Ramadan is in two weeks insha’Allah! For non-Muslims who wish to fast in solidarity or for health, a few safe fasting guidelines:

-We don’t fast when sick, traveling, or if fasting causes hardship (like many during periods)

-We practice suhoor (nourishing meal and drink before first light)
February 6, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Guess who's fasting all day! ✋

Guess why! 😫
February 4, 2026 at 9:19 PM
OK, I'm bored & procrastinating work & have no hobbies, so ... I'll tell y'all a funny story, semi-related to this week's colonoscopy experience.

As a couple of people downthread have said, it's fasting 24 hours that is the toughest part of colonoscopy prep. Doesn't sound like long, but ...
Just got a colonoscopy this week! Unlike poor Saavik here, prep was basically painless for me. Drink the goop, poop a lot, done. Really the whole thing was smooth & easy & not worth the dread lots of folks bring to it.

If you're nearing or above 50, do it!
Hello Bluesky user—are you, yes you, approaching 50?

Well, I have some bad news and some good news: you are at increased risk of dying a horrible painful death from colon cancer—BUT—there is something you can do to prevent it!

Yes, you should schedule your colonoscopy today!
February 7, 2026 at 10:44 PM
9 days til the holy month Ramadan Mubarak 🌙🎉

Ramadan this year 13 hours daily of fasting
February 8, 2026 at 10:36 PM
unwittingly taking up intermittent fasting by suddenly being granted agency over the meals i eat and thus experiencing decision paralysis all day every day
February 7, 2026 at 10:40 PM
"Though fearsome predators, snakes can go weeks or even months without eating."
Read how they do it: they do not produce ghrelin.

🧪 #Science #Biology #Evolution
Loss of ‘hunger hormone’ has made snakes masters of fasting
1 www.science.org/content/arti...
2 royalsocietypublishing.org/rsob/article...
February 5, 2026 at 4:07 PM
i did an omad yesterday morning and have been fasting for almost 24h now. i better have lost weight
February 8, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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February 6, 2026 at 7:50 AM
At the doctor's office for a 7am annual physical.

Nothing in particular to be concerned about, trying to do the right thing.

Very happy to have gotten a 7am appointment after fasting for the physical rather than a later one that is for sure.
February 4, 2026 at 11:55 AM
The skinny on intermittent fasting
"the better the study , the less it finds"
gift link www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/w...
February 3, 2026 at 3:54 PM
(Examining the eating options iny town with some interest at the moment, as due to tomorrow noontime's MRI I need to be fasting from midnight, and by *gods* I intend to have had a decent dinner.) 😋
February 5, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Feeling a little overloaded these days so tomorrow it’s no fasting and no coffee. Gonna get me a king’s breakfast.
February 5, 2026 at 9:54 PM
In 1849, a serious cholera epidemic ripped through my hometown in Ohio. One out of every 45 people died.

The mayor declared a day of "fasting, humilistion and prayer".

Businesses closed, churches opened at dawn, and people prayed in the streets.

Like the Middle Ages never ended.
February 9, 2026 at 3:58 PM
they got me on 4 feeding days and 3 fasting days. they got me eating a fifth my weight in one sitting.
February 9, 2026 at 1:57 AM
The benefits of fasting one day per week

Louix offers some easy ways anyone can incorporate fasting into everyday life.

#Louix #selfmastery #spiritualhealing #selflove
The benefits of fasting one day per week
Louix offers some easy ways anyone can incorporate fasting into everyday life. Louix Dor Dempriey is a spiritual Master who has dedicated his life to helping other people attain self-mastery in all…
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February 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Forget the fasting, it’s the gallon of kerosene-tasting horror goo you have to drink. I know the last quart didn’t go through me, because I started throwing up just looking at it.
February 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Also fasting is only from first light to sunset (or last light), not 24/7! And any safety/health concerns means it is okay to stop anytime, of course.

For anyone joining, Ramadan is a great time to divest from systems (especially around food) that contribute to oppression, and build community too!
February 6, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Loss of ‘hunger hormone’ has made snakes masters of fasting | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
Loss of ‘hunger hormone’ has made snakes masters of fasting
Ditching ghrelin genes may have helped a wide variety of reptiles deal with a boom-or-bust feeding schedule
www.science.org
February 4, 2026 at 8:47 PM
fasting this week as much as possible (i workout 4 hours a day so i do need carbs) but in the long run i wont be skinny fat
February 9, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Though fearsome predators, snakes can go weeks or even months without eating. Now, scientists think they may know how they do it.

Learn more: https://scim.ag/49ZcLFr
February 5, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Saleh AlJafarwi's older brother Naji speaks about fasting during his two years in IOF torture camps.
February 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
I've finally got my CGM back after being without it for a month

I'm sitting in the 200s (fasting) running off finger pokes.

I usually sit in the 90-120 range when fasting on a CGM.

These things cost Abbott like $4 to make. I just paid a $94 copay for 6 of them after fighting to get covered again.
February 8, 2026 at 5:35 AM
How can I prepare for fasting while working as a doctor?

From prioritising sleep and hydration to rota planning, Muslim doctors share advice as they get ready for Ramadan
www.bmj.com/content/392/...
February 9, 2026 at 3:41 PM