Hello, I'm President Yasui. In this blog, I write about my thoughts, insights from daily life, and experiences during business trips. Thank you for staying with me till the end.
It's been over 10 years since I got married, but my physique has hardly changed. Not bragging, though! I attribute it to my physically active job and my wife's cooking. But the main reason, I believe, is that I incorporate exercise into my routine.
Today, I want to share something with those who don't want to gain weight or want to lose weight.
There are plenty of products in the market with slogans like "suppress fat absorption" or "easily burn fat," right? Of course, I'm not skeptical about their effectiveness. They advertise that way, so they must work. But are people thinking, "If I drink this, I'll lose weight"? I wonder if they're somewhat over-interpreting.
I haven't seen many people who want to lose weight actually succeed. Why is that? It's because people who want to lose weight want it to be easy.
"Will I lose weight when I wake up?" "Are there foods I can eat without gaining weight?"
These are the thoughts that accompany our daily lives. In extreme cases, I even feel like people are thinking, "Can't I lose weight without doing anything?" To be blunt, with that mindset, you won't lose weight.
Lack of exercise leads to muscle deterioration. Consequently, there's no physical strength, so people tend to lie down or take breaks quickly when tired and resort to snacking, saying they're tired.
In reality, aren't people engaging in such behaviors? Not exercising means you can't push yourself when tired. When you think "I'm tired," your neurons are in an environment where they can rest, so it's difficult to summon the will to keep going. In a way, it's aging prematurely.
What do you think is necessary to lose weight? Is it diet? Sleep? Avoiding sweets? Avoiding snacks?
While these may support weight loss, they're not the essence.
The fundamental solution is "to exercise." I believe there are people who pay attention to their diet but still don't lose weight. However, they aren't exercising. That's the truth. So, exercise.
There's no other way.
Rather than spending on expensive supplements that claim to reduce fat absorption, start with a 15-minute walk. Don't walk while looking at your smartphone. Walk seriously. If you can do 15 minutes, extend it to 30 minutes or even an hour. Start with around three times a week, within a reasonable range. Let's change ourselves from not having an exercise habit. If you do, you'll truly be able to imagine a slimmer version of yourself.
For those who still find it hard to move, I want you to imagine yourself ten years from now.
Imagine yourself living the same lifestyle for the next ten years. Now, imagine yourself incorporating exercise into your life for the next ten years. Which one will have an active appearance? Furthermore, envision yourself twenty years from now. How did it turn out?
It's too late to build physical strength after it's gone. You probably understand that. Once your physical strength is gone, you won't be able to go to the gym. Even if you can, you won't be able to keep it up. It's difficult to continue because it's challenging.
You don't want to make the effort. But if you keep up with that mindset for ten or twenty years, it'll become ingrained. Overcoming that will be quite painful. Overcoming that pain means nurturing a self that can triumph over difficulties and challenges.
Move while you still can. Sooner is better.
Because this is the youngest you'll ever be in your life.
