Get in Shape for Pattaya

Do you have to get in shape for Pattaya or wait to become more fit?

NO!

In Pattaya you will notice hundreds of men from all over the world who are not in good shape at all.

Many are fat. Some, extremely obese with many in the skinny-fat category. Many are old, some with extremely spindly legs and arms and many are frail.

Some have multiple issues – ponderous bellies supported by spindly legs and skinny arms.

But there are also fit men too. Some are jacked...muscular from weight training and easily obtained steroids. Some are lean and fit from running and cardio.

Many men just look normal.

What they all have in common is being in Pattaya to enjoy what it has to offer.

Typical older male tourist enjoying a stroll on Soi Buakhao

Does it Help You with the Ladies if You are Fit?

Duh.

Muscles, a flat belly and obvious signs of fitness are desired by women the world over.

Soi 6 is famous for hundreds of early 20something Thai ladies packed in the bars and crowding out into the street. I was in a Soi 6 bar enjoying a drink with a stunning Thai lady when a US naval ship docked and dozens of young, fit US navy servicemen started roaming the street. The ladies went crazy for them. Pawing and fawning all over them.

Navy Ship docking in Pattaya for some R & R

It didn’t bother me. That’s life. I used to be younger and much more lean too.

I was 59 years old, and although I weight train and have a lot of muscle, it is mostly covered in fat. The navy guys were friendly and bought me some drinks and we partied a bit, laughing at and marveling at videos they showed me of their military maneuvers they did out in the Southeast Asian jungles.

Their goal was to hit as many bars as possible that night on their short R & R break and after guzzling another round of shots, they moved on to the next bar to drink the night away. I stayed, continuing to enjoy sitting with and getting to know the extremely gorgeous Thai lady I had met before they arrived.

Don't put off your trip or get anxious if you not in great shape.

The most critical thing to do is get to Pattaya and enjoy it. You need time, money and enough vitality. Go whether you are fit or not.

But You Do Need Enough Vitality

To get the most out of your Pattaya trip, you will want to get up, get going and expend a lot of energy having the best time of your life.

Soak up the sun
Swim in the hotel pool
Go out for delicious meals
Walk around exploring the attractions and soak up the Thai culture
Jump on and off the baht bus
Shop for various items you need and want

All of this under a hot sun during the day.

At night, you will expend enormous amounts of energy partying like a young man, drinking more than you should, roaming from bar to bar, meeting ladies, listening to live music, dancing and maybe even enjoying real fun with the ladies until deep into the night before staggering back to your hotel to crash.

This is what I do every night of my Pattaya trips. Granted, this pace may be too much for some. If so, just take a night off or slow things way down.

What is hard to get used to is your face getting tired from smiling all the time:)

Basic mobility is critical. If you cannot walk longer distances due to some medical condition (deteriorated heart or lungs, broken leg, needing assistance with a walker or wheelchair, etc.), don't go.

With all the required walking, the lack of sidewalks, the extent of traffic to dodge and the stairs you need to climb, if you are impaired, it would be a nightmare.

You don't have to be in great shape to enjoy Pattaya. I am not. I don't have any serious issues yet that hinder my traveling.

You can back down, hang around the hotel a bit more, get your sleep, take naps and take opportunities to slow down, sit and rest when you go out. There are plenty of places to sit down and rest.

Don't worry about that.

Me Getting Ready to Go Out no head showing

Me, getting ready to go out. My shirt hides my large belly

Just Get in Shape for Pattaya Enough to Have a Good Time

I took my first 5 trips to Pattaya when I was in my late 50’s with much less energy than in my 40’s. But I felt good enough to do what I like, even though I am considerably overweight.

I explore the City by day and party every night.

Here are the main things I do to maintain decent vitality:

TRT. I am on Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) pellets. The pellets are inserted twice a year and slowly release over time. I can feel the difference when they first start to kick in and I certainly feel the difference at the end of a cycle when I need another round of pellets. I try to time the pellets from one month to 4 months before a trip.
Eat Beef. I eat a beef heavy diet. The more beef I eat, the better I feel.
Minimize Sugar.
Sun. I get in the sun as I can when I have time and the weather allows it.
Weight Train. I weight train 2x per week (or a bit less). Squats, deadlifts, bench presses, standing presses and curls – that’s it. More workouts than this in a week and I get rundown and sick. Less and I get weak and lazy and sloppy. I use the Starting Strength methods.
Walk and swim. I walk year around. I swim a bit in good weather. I
Sleep and nap. I try to get enough sleep at night. I nap when I need.
A Vitamin & Supplement regimen.

Normal Supplements to Get in Shape for Pattaya or at Least Avoid Getting Sick

I have stumbled onto a vitamin and supplement regimen that works for me. I rarely suffer from the cold or flu.

Obviously, do your research as I did mine to get to this point.

Every morning:

Men’s Daily Multi-Vitamin – 1 pill
Vitamin C – 3 pills, 1,000 mg each
Fish Oil – 2 pills, 1,000 mg each
Creatine – 2 pills, 2 pills = 2.5 g

Every evening right after a meal:

Creatine – 2 pills, 2 pills = 2.5 g

Twice a week – Monday and Friday morning:

Vitamin D – 50,000 IU

I do get in the sun as often as I can to work on my color. Sun exposure seems to help me feel very well in the summertime. I try to avoid getting sunburned or staying in the sun too long.

I bring all these supplements with me to Pattaya and take them as normal.

Simple Vitamin Trick to Stop a Cold or Flu

At the first sign of a cold or flu...sneeze, cough, sniffling nose, or throat tickle...I immediately swallow these 2 pills with a full glass of water:

Garlic pill – 1 pill, 2,000 mg
Vitamin C – 1 pill. 1,000 mg

This treatment works surprisingly well.

If I'm not at home with ready access to these pills, I suffer with the symptoms until I get home. Since I missed my opportunity to stop the illness, I need to keep taking the treatment over and over until the symptoms subside.

It looks like this.

Every hour until bedtime:

Garlic pill – 1 pill, 2,000 mg
Vitamin C – 1 pill. 1,000 mg

Note that large doses of Vitamin C will eventually create a large, wet, runny bowel movement. My research says to stop the Vitamin C at this point, you've had all your body can tolerate.

The garlic pills come in an odorless form but are hard to find. I just chug them down with a full glass of water to avoid the smell.

You can buy vitamin C in Pattaya at the 7 - 11's and pharmacies. I'm not sure about the garlic pills.

If I Feel Sick in Pattaya

I try to go to Pattaya as well-rested and healthy as possible. I cut back on drinking and junk food at home for the last few weeks before a trip. I am more careful in the weight room to try to avoid injury.

Even though I'm exhausted from the flight, I go out the first night. I may even feel good the next day or 2. But I usually feel quite rundown after the first 3 days or so.

When I get rundown or feel sick, I:

Load up on the Vitamin C and garlic
Sleep all afternoon
Go to bed early for a few days
Hang around closer to the hotel during the day and avoid excess walking
Get a bit of sun, but not too much
Eat more beef

Get in Shape for Pattaya - the Benefits Are For You

Being a bit more fit will help you to maximize your Pattaya experience by:

Being less hot from carrying so much weight
Having less wear and tear on your feet and legs
Buying less expensive clothing
Fitting better on the plane
Walking around easier
Jumping on and off the baht bus easier
Partying a bit harder
Staying up late
Trying to avoid a heart attack or stroke

All this provides you more energy to meet more Thai ladies:)

But, you don't have to get in shape for Pattaya. Don't postpone your trip because you are worried about how the ladies see you. It’s your vacation in paradise. Make it about you.

Get in Shape for Pattaya Wrap Up

Once you've been to Pattaya the first time, you will be motivated to go back as soon as possible and will figure out how to best prepare for the next trip. And that may include getting in better shape.