Comments on: Staying Fit in Nakhon Phanom

By: Martyn

Martyn — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:54:21 +0000

I have played in a few village football matches in my time in Thailand, all mixed age group games but nonetheless quite serious stuff. Sadly due to advancing years and aching bones the last occasion was about 4 years ago in Wi's village. After about 20 minutes I gave up and left the field a drenched sweating mess and have not returned since. If I ever do become an expat then a weekly visit to the gym and a gentle evening run with the dogs would I hope become routine for me although "ending my fast on honeydew and drinking the milk of paradise does sound more appealing." .-= Martyn´s last blog ..Always On My Mind =-.

By: john

john — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:04:28 +0000

same same udon thani i love going to the parks at sunset and even sunrise if i can peel myself of the mattress expats in Thailand drink and eat far far too much so a lesson from the Thais should be learned
moderation no need to stuff 2 our 3 cheeseburgers down your neck when all the energy you need is tapping on these keys

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:10:49 +0000

Talen, I have the same problem in Thailand. It is just too hot. When I'm in temperate climates, no prob. I am energised with all sorts of get up and go. But not here. .-= Catherine´s last blog ..Why Learning the Thai Language Needs To Be More Than a Study of Words and Grammar =-.

By: Dietician

Dietician — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:31:40 +0000

I don’t know enough about Thailand to be sure, but I would think that the average diet is not very calorie intense or high in fat.

By: Talen

Talen — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:28:38 +0000

It seems America has a lot to learn from it’s Asian Allies. We’ve become the fattest country in the world where nothing is ever free except dessert at the fast food joints when you buy more than one grease riddled meal.

By: Talen

Talen — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:26:10 +0000

So true Mike…I forgot about the copious amounts of oil and butter used.

My biggest problem keeping fit in Thailand is I become lazy as hell. I love to ride my mountain bike at home but I don’t know if I can do the same in Thailand.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:45:47 +0000

We also have the same in Bangkok. They take over large areas (sometimes on a stage), set up a sound system, then someone starts everyone off.

If you get up early, in Queen Sirikit Park (by JJ Market) you’ll find various activities going on.

Tai chi seems a favourite. Dotted around the park under the shade of trees, you’ll find elegant groups of Thais slowly moving.

And they even have bowls set up in the park. I took my set but the field isn’t very smooth. No matter, it’s there if I want it.
.-= Catherine´s last blog ..Why Learning the Thai Language Needs To Be More Than a Study of Words and Grammar =-.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:06:57 +0000

Talen I have witnessed a similar free exercise class in Prachuap. Initially I was quite surprised (same reasons as you) however as I have settled in here I have started to realise that all Thais are not the lithe young things of our fantasies.

Although the diet is quite healthy Thai cooking often uses large amounts of oil some of which will definitely add the pound.

My biggest problem as an expat is keeping fit, since the heat and humidity tend to deter me from strenuous exercise.
.-= Mike´s last blog ..Volunteer Thailand =-.