> why I feel so much healthier when I'm fasting regularly. Considering this is Ramadan and fasting is pretty much on-topic, I notice a big difference between t

> why I feel so much healthier when I'm fasting regularly. Considering this is Ramadan and fasting is pretty much on-topic, I notice a big difference between the religious fasts and the self-regulated ones. The ramadan fasting without water seems to result in a net weight loss between the morning and the first meal. On the other hand, people like me who do drink water/electrolytes, see our weight go up in the day from drinking water to compensate for the hunger. A small part of what you experience might just be reaching adequate hydration and dropping salt levels to a more healthy level over the day.