Agreed T. Thanks for pointing that out. What most Muslims and non-Muslims alike fail to understand is that the rules for fasting are extremely reasonable, if it cannot be done due to health reasons etc then that is fine. Pregnant women, menstruating women, do not have to fast. And those that do are not adhering the the rules. The old and weak, children, diabetics, anyone who is incapable of fasting for religious reasons should not. Fasting does not prove how devout a woman is at all. And as for misconceptions about losing weight...well you can eat all you want between sunset and sunrise...and people do!! You can have your three meals, its just that you have them at odd times. I tend to put on weight when I'm fasting!! Funnily enough during the day you sometimes have cravings, especially when people around you are eating (forbidden fruit so to speak) but when it is time to eat, your hunger just disappears. And its not just about food or the lack of it, its about control and self-restraint. Controlling your mind, your tongue, your actions, your whole being and making sure you don't say or do anything to hurt anyone in any way.