I’ve been in Japan for almost 8 months. My diet has changed, I walk a lot more (or further) on a regular basis, and I don’t drink as regularly as I used in the U.S. with my friends (and the bowling league!), and I’m not doing as much manual labor type of things (casual sports, helping friends move stuff, lifting heavy beers, things like this). And about a week ago I realized I am thinning out! I went to the gym here a few times recently and I’m usually a cardio guy but I didn’t feel satisfied at all. It felt like I was just burning away my body instead of keeping me in shape. I’m usually a solid 34 waist but my pants are fitting loose, as if they’re one size too big. My shirts are a little baggier too.
I wasn’t going to talk about it and I was going to fix the problem, but just two days after I noticed this, my fiancee mentioned that I’m getting skinny. She says she wants me to eat more and either get some extra baggage (aka fat) or bulk up. For now I’ll just eat more and after the wedding I’ll hit the gym. I’m 1.9m (6’2″) and 78kg (172lbs). Within a month I hope to stop tall-skinny trend and start working my way back up to 86kg (190lbs). By the way I was 86.5kg when I moved to Japan.
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You’re one of the few foreigners who claims to drink ‘less’ in Japan.
Good luck on the bulk-up. Ramen and burgers, my friend.
billywest – Yeah you’re right! The friends I’ve made here in Japan don’t drink often which is okay with me. I do love the all you can drink meals for $20-40 a pop though.
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