Jump to content

Do you lose weight when living in Thailand?


Recommended Posts

I am currently in the US right now and I've gained a bunch of weight.  Too much fast food here.  To be honest, it's not a healthy diet here and I'm ready to go back.  I find that I lose a good deal of weight when I'm living in Isaan with my wife.  The food in Isaan is mostly sticky rice and noodle soups.  It's hard to get fat eating stuff like that, especially since our home is in a rural area with no 7/11 nearby.

  • Confused 1
Link to comment

I'm not sure its possible to lose weight for 32 years!  I'm sure you can get fat here if you try, many locals have done so in the last 20 years, go look at any school in the city and see the fat 12 year-olds. Taking a m'bike for every journey to the market or shop even when its only 200 yards away must help. Just like anywhere choosing what you eat and not eating too much of it is the answer.

  • Like 2
  • Confused 1
Link to comment

i find eating out for food in Thailand is easy to do.  so many road side places, food stalls, etc.  Even the farang places are good.  I lose a little weight because I am more active as I walk a lot and swim a lot.  I love strolling around parks and places like Nong Nooch.  I do eat less american fast food while in Thailand that's for sure, and certainly drink more water due to the climate.  I can say that if in the USA there are some reasonably fast and easy and nutritious options in the USA.  While I like and have eaten way too many # 7 chicken sandwich combos with fries and a coke at Wendy's, there are other things out there.  Get a falafel sandwich with a greek salad or rice side from any of the middle eastern places around.  There are a couple of spaghetti ravioli drive throughs (fazolis?), plenty of rice bowl (even jack in the box has one.  Not great quality but sure is better than a double bacon burger!  And there are tons of frozen entries one can buy, that while not quite as tasty as fresh cooked fast food junk, certainly are decent.  Find some asian market and get any of dozens of stuffed dumpling frozen things.  Pop in microwave add some soy sauce and yippee.  So just look around, take a few minutes to survey where you live.  You might be surprised at what is out there.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
7 minutes ago, GreasyFingers said:

I need to go on your diet. It is nearly impossible for me to put on weight here even though I need to. Even several beers every day does not work.

Many Thais are amazed at how little I eat and still fat. It just I eat the wrong stuff.

Link to comment

I lose weight (noticeably) here in Isaan.  My diet is lower in good protein, good fats and good vegetables here (and I'm a bit lazy to cook what I want/know I need).  Exercise is more cardio than weight training.  When I'm out of Thailand on a project, I eat like crazy (good balanced higher protein diet), and exercise differently.  Interesting that people comment how healthy and well I look when I return.  Very rapid for me to drop back down to 80-81kg (not that I'm trying) from a healthy 87-88Kg

Link to comment

Yes, I have lost about 7ks in the last nine years, by taking regular exercise and cutting down on goodies like biscuits and ice cream, and at 6ft tall, my weight has stayed mostly under the 77k mark.

Edited by possum1931
Link to comment
4 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I put on weight in Thailand, beer every day. UK is usually spirits.

Fast food isn't a problem, I don't eat it anywhere.

Nothing wrong with social drinking, but IMO, drinking alcohol every day means there is a drinking problem.

Link to comment

My life style here is much the same (although much cheaper) as in England but as when I lived here until the mid 90's my weight slowly drops off, good job clothes are also cheap over here as the ones I brought with me are now too large!

Link to comment

Sticky rice and noodles will add to your weight problems, as will fast food, including soft drinks, so stick to H2o.

 

No carbs after lunch mate, a salad at night should sort it and you have to exercise to burn off the stored fat, otherwise you will keep adding.

Link to comment
6 hours ago, cornishcarlos said:

You don't have to eat fast food, just because it's there !! Sounds like you lack will power, rather than access to healthy foods...

Humidity plays a big part. Hydration cooler conditions allows weight increase easier

Edited by Media1
Link to comment

I’m guessing that your wife is still in Thailand?if this is the case problem solved! Have a bat every night,this will burn a few calories.just remember to change hands so you don’t suffer any strain.i hope this bit of info helps.?

Link to comment

I have lived in nine different countries in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. The only places I have lost weight were in the jungle in Vietnam and in the Philippines, but neither lasted too long. I like to eat, so I have found good food wherever I go. One of the prerequisites I have for a woman is that she can cook; but I can cook too. Here in Thailand, I eat Thai and Western food; however, my wife is a great cook, so anytime I want something I cannot find, she cooks it-- I love her cakes, pies and breads. I have always had to be active to not be big as a house.

Link to comment

Yes I definitely lose weight during my 7 months a year in Thailand. The following reasons;

1. Ambient heat causes a greater amount of water uptake and subsequent less water retention. Heat also reduces need to eat as much.

2. Far less “fatty” foods consumed. Cheese is so expensive and cost inhibits greater consumption. Same argument for bread and butter.

3.Availabilty of very good vegetable based food high in fibre.

4. Last, but not least... more exercise taken

  • Thanks 1
Link to comment

+1

 

I eat more healthily (smaller portions and more fruit intake) get out more walking about (no car) gym every day here then sauna/steam then relax around a pool (daily hang out) up early most mornings for 5K beach walk which is one of the best parts of the day. 

 

Just an healthier lifestyle than cold/damp/dark Blighty!

Link to comment

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.










×
×
  • Create New...