Acclimating to this Heat

lukep

lukep

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I'm not doing too well in this heat yet, bros.

Everything I've read about acclimating to high heat & humidity says that I should be exposed to it for no more than 100 minutes a day for 5-14 days before I see results.

Well, today was the 14th day (ok so I went to HK for a weekend in the middle) and I ain't seeing shit. Every trip out is a sweat bath that makes me wish I were dead... And that's just walking up and down the paved street near the megamalls. No change whatsoever.

Just for reference, Bangkok in the winter is a lot like Houston in the summer, except for much more pollution.

Anyone got any tips on how to get acclimated to this shit better? At this rate I'll be back in the US before new years... Or immigrating to Canada at least. ;)


P.S. Just in case any of you smartasses suggest driving instead, please look into the Traffic conditions around downtown BKK. It can take me a whole hour just to circle my immediate block!
 


What's your height and weight?

Are you fat? If so, drop some weight. Also, if you drink, cut down on the alcohol. Replace that with water.

I honestly think this is why Asians aren't fat pigs like out West. They're not allowed to be due to the climate.
 
Live in an underground bunker? Never leave?

You'll have a higher chance of surviving the comet that's colliding with us on december 21st and the inevitable financial collapse of the entire world should the comet miss, there.
 
PS. Dude, it's December. This is the cold season. If you're having a rough time now, what are you going to do come May, when it's 43C with blue sky, no wind, and 100% humidity? If you are by chance overweight, I'd start losing weight now, or else you're going to be in for one hell of a shitty summer.

Take up eating spicy Thai food. You'll lose weight no problem doing that.
 
Start excersising today. Alcohol and soda aren't going to help you either. Proper hydration and daily excersise will go along ways to helping
 
don't wear cotton t-shirts, jeans or socks. wear thin baggy boxers.
don't have a hangover. drink lots of water.
don't walk far outside if you can help it. if going outside try to avoid 10am to 4pm.
 
/me looking out of the window

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please continue.
 
Man... if you can't handle 88F with 58% humidity you're in for a hell of a ride in the summer.


As for tips, I live in the hottest city in America and I have one word for you.


HYDRATE.


You'll get tan in due time, you'll lose weight from the walking if you're not eating processed foods so the only tip for you:

HYDRATE.

I remember when I first moved here from up north I thought the sun was going to burn me alive, now I'm cold if the air conditioner dips below 70.

Your body will get used to it, but if you moved from a snowy climate in the winter you'll have to shed that extra layer of fat your body developed.
 
What you just described is my worst nightmare. I hate hot climate with high humidity - I feel your pain

All I can say is good luck bro
 
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I'm jealous, you're in a nice warm climate while I have to deal with 40/50 degree weather :(
 
Kiopa_Matt said:
What's your height and weight?
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Tall and a little overweight. Not really fat, but I do have an aversion to anything resembling exercise.

Kiopa_Matt said:
Also, if you drink, cut down on the alcohol. Replace that with water.
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No problem here. I'm on a strict diet of water, Tipco Goji blend, and whatever smoothie/juice blend looks good at the time. (For drinks... The food is all over the map.)

Kiopa_Matt said:
I honestly think this is why Asians aren't fat pigs like out West. They're not allowed to be due to the climate.
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Agreed 100%.

Kiopa_Matt said:
PS. Dude, it's December. This is the cold season. If you're having a rough time now, what are you going to do come May, when it's 43C with blue sky, no wind, and 100% humidity?
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I've never even visited before in the summer... That thought scares me silly... Luckily I'm pretty mobile and could easily find myself in Japan or even the US for the hottest months. Think I'll visit a friend up in Hokkaido this year. ;)

Kiopa_Matt said:
Take up eating spicy Thai food. You'll lose weight no problem doing that.
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I like all of the curries (Just had a hot panang tonight) but any time I go near those little bird chilies I'm down for the count... Is there a secret to eating them?

dmnEPC said:
Start excersising today. Alcohol and soda aren't going to help you either. Proper hydration and daily excersise will go along ways to helping
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I'm very hydrated, but I'm hoping that the 1-1.5 hours of walking i do outside in the heat is enough exercise. This walking is by far more than i thought I'd have to do and I'm quite sure I'm not going to do any more.


hehejo said:
No idea why you went to Bangkok. The climate in the north is much better. (Can still be hot though).
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I was in Chiang mai last january and still thought that was too damn hot. The guide and some locals were talking about seeing frost the previous night up on doi Intranon like it was a once in a lifetime thing, meanwhile sweat was rolling down my face like a waterfall... I knew then that there was no advantage for me to move up there; I'd better stick to the AC and malls down here.

Sadly, I can't get 1 stinking block away TO the big malls here, the source of all food and entertainment, without breaking out in a sweat and this shit is getting pretty old now. I'd be happy for now if I could just make it in the doors without sweating, a mere 5 minute walk.
 
lukep said:
I like all of the curries (Just had a hot panang tonight) but any time I go near those little bird chilies I'm down for the count... Is there a secret to eating them?
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I don't know what a bird chilli is, but I'm assuming you mean these?

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You don't eat them whole. You put them into your meals same as you would salt & pepper. Just goto a stall and ask for some "kawpow gai pet, kai diao" or something.

Ever notice how Thais shit like dogs? Sounds funny, but it's true. 10 minutes after they eat, they're on the toilet taking a shit. That's the spices talking. Keeps the body cleaned out of toxins, which is probably why you're not weathering the heat too well. Too many toxins! Get rid of them.
 
Lukep, I don't suppose you did a 'test drive' of living in Thailand before deciding to completely move there? I would have stayed at least a month to make sure I liked it there first.
How many times had you been there before the move?
 
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