Dudes In Asia Podcast

by H8R Expat life can be pretty demanding. You've decided to leave your hometown, friends, family, and the comforts of home behind. Many expats find themselves in an unfamiliar (and sometimes unwelcoming) environment with a host of challenges to face and obstacles to overcome. Take into account that you've also ditched your support system and those expat blues can start to sink in PDQ (pretty damned quick). As people become depressed, they often find comfort in food. If you start to adopt a sedentary lifestyle and put on some extra pounds, this can compound the effects of that expat despair and lead you to a dark, dark place. So what can you do about this? When life gets you down, it's best to get moving! Exercise has been shown to provide many benefits for your physical and mental health including a better mood and sustained energy throughout the day. If you can consistently stick to a fitness plan, you'll find that other parts of your life start to ...

The Dudes talk about being consistent on workouts, getting ready to move, and sports.

by H8R Expat life can be really expensive or cheap depending on your location. Out of many popular destinations, Japan is easily one of the MOST expensive in Asia. However, it doesn't have to be that way. If you're on a quest to save money while living large in Japan, then you're reading the right article. While I do lovingly categorize myself as a "cheapskate," I'm cheap in the way that I want to try to get the best deals and the best value for my time/money. In other words, I'm not opposed to spending money, but I will do a little bit more work to stretch that dollar (or yen in this case). This post will give you the inside info so you can live that baller's lifestyle without going broke! Be sure to check out our episode about saving money as an expat! Look for deals and specials Lot's of shops, restaurants, and bars have special promotions all the time. Going to these places at certain times in the day, days in the w...

by Noogie Keeping your fitness goals is never an easy thing. Trust me, I've broken those goals every year as long as I can remember.  However, this year has been different and I would like to share with you guys some tips on how to keep your goals this year. Not only will you unleash your inner beast, but you'll make the right lifestyle changes for the rest of your life.  Ready for the tips? Let's get started. Check out our podcast about fitness in Japan and Vietnam here! #1 - Have the Vision You need to know what you're about to embark on will lead to. There will be a lot of challenges and pain involved to reach your goals so you will need to remind yourself daily or when you need it the most "why" exactly you're doing this.  If there's no solid answer to " why " you are doing this, you will give up and walk away quickly. Paint the perfect picture of what you hope for and wish to see inside your mind ...