The Result of Rushing to the Goal

 

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I'm Shiori Statter, your running companion trainer guiding you towards your goals.

Over the weekend, I went to Hiroshima for three days. My husband was participating in an ultramarathon, running 100km from Kure City in Hiroshima, so I went along to support him and, in the meantime, practice driving.

During the solo drive, I realized, "Ah, accidents happen when you rush to the goal. The same applies to dieting," drawing from my own experiences. Today, I'll share that insight with you.

I waved goodbye to my husband, who started early in the morning, and began my first solo drive after witnessing a beautiful sunrise.

Since my husband had plenty of time for his 100km run, I thought, "Why not go hiking in the mountains?" I found a mountain called Ichimine-yama, which offered a fantastic view. Although the observatory was reachable by car, the road seemed quite narrow on the map. We decided to walk.

If you had the choice, what would you do?

Of course, if you're super confident in your driving skills, you might prefer the car. However, in my case, being a novice driver with a beginner's mark (wakaba mark), on a road rarely traveled by others, I thought it was better to choose a method that takes more time but is certain to get there.

It took about 20 minutes by car or an hour and a half on foot.

What would you choose?

If you're great at driving, then by all means, take the car. But, if you're a beginner, taking the longer but safer route might be the better option.

This decision-making process reminded me of dieting. When people want to lose weight quickly, they often try various supplements or trendy diets, but they might not reach their goal. Worse, they could experience rebounds or health issues—a kind of "accident."

In both situations, it's important to choose a method that is steady and safe, even if it takes a bit longer. Going too fast without a clear plan could lead to accidents, setbacks, or inconvenience for others.

This applies to dieting as well. While some might say it's difficult to go slowly and steadily, the key is to enjoy the journey!

　

During this mountain climb, I enjoyed listening to music, tuning into seminar archives, chatting with the elderly residents in the village, and more. When you have fun, the journey feels shorter, and you find yourself wanting to do more and continue. That's why I don't experience rebounds in my dieting journey. Even after achieving a standard body type from being overweight, I still want to continue because it's enjoyable. I aim for a body shape that others might envy.

This is similar to people who are passionate about weightlifting or other forms of exercise. So, instead of rushing to the goal, let's take it step by step and enjoy the journey!