Keeping fit in Malaysia

I extensively use the gym facilities and also the pool at my condo, in fact access to those was a prerequisite and we walked away from several places that had let their facilities wither. I occasionally go for a jog but it can get so hot, I am hoping park-run which has reached KL will come too Penang.

This could be a long winding article, but I'd try to keep it short and simple:

1. Maintaining a non-asian, low-carb diet here is uneasy and expensive. Gula (sugar) is added to almost everything, including bread and yogurt! I make my own yogurt now, and no surprise when colleagues ask if it has any sugar so they could try! Mediterranean diet is the best - try it out!

Maintaining a low-sugar, moderate-carbs diet is key, if you nail this economically, you're at luck. Also, avoid sugary drink as much as possible.

Find a trusted bakery where you could get sugar-free, wholemeal bread. Eat less rice, more vegetables and healthy proteins.

2. I walk, commute, climb stairs whenever applicable instead of driving/GrabCar. I'd walk for 15-20 minutes (each way) to get groceries from the Uptown Damansara area, and back carrying whatever I could. I'd even carry two 9-litre water bottles back home, no regrets.

3. Exercise. I keep some weight equipment at home to exercise at my convenience, and I hit the gym when my schedule allows.

Here you go, keeping a clean diet, and be on the move will definitely help you maintain a healthy life style.

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