Reframing Weight Loss: Why Exercise Alone Isn’t Enough for Thais
A recent feature in The Indian Express has sparked debate about a familiar struggle among health-conscious readers in Thailand: exercising vigorously every day does not automatically translate into weight loss. The case of a 29-year-old woman who jogged for an hour daily without shedding pounds challenges the common belief that activity alone guarantees results. Thai fitness communities and urban professionals can draw practical lessons from this story.
As Thailand recovers from the pandemic, interest in healthy living has surged. Parks, gyms, and running clubs are active from Bangkok’s Lumpini and Queen Sirikit Parks to Chiang Mai’s university trails. Yet many steady exercisers report stagnant weight or diminishing returns, especially when balancing physical activity with Thailand’s calorie-rich cuisine and social dining traditions.