General   (General discussion, talk about anything.)

Some Muslims are exempt from fasting on health grounds. Some may chose not to fast but will be expected to do charitable work and donate food/ funding instead. I have a few Muslim friends who in the main do fast but they did tell me of the other oprions available.
I remember asking one lady if because of fasting did she lose weight easier and she said no way. Because when they are able eat in the evening they are really hungry plus they do need to try to get a meal in before sunrise - so all their food intake is eaten in a relatively short space of time.