Fitzrovia Medical Clinic
Health benefits of losing weight
Weight loss can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
1. Good for your heart
In addition to lowering your high blood pressure and blood cholesterol, losing weight also reduces stress and strain on your heart and decreases your risk of heart failure.
2. Reduces risk of diabetes
You’re three times more likely to develop diabetes if you’re overweight than if you’re at a normal weight. Diabetes is a chronic health condition that increases your risk of developing other serious health issues, such as heart disease, kidney disease, and neuropathy.
3. Improves joint health
Like your heart, extra body weight stresses and strains your joints and increases your risk of developing joint conditions like arthritis. Losing weight reduces stress on your joints, eases your current aches and pains, and may lower your risk of developing chronic pain.
4. Improves sleep
There’s a strong connection between weight and poor sleep quality. According to the Sleep Foundation, obesity may interfere with your metabolism and your sleep/wake cycle. Losing weight may reset your sleep cycle so you get a better night of rest.
5. Boosts energy levels
With better sleep, less pain, and a better overall sense of well-being, your weight-loss efforts may also give you an energy boost. Eating healthy and getting regular exercise also contributes to your increased desire to get out and go.
6. Lifts your mood
The healthy habits we help you create to drop those unwanted pounds also benefit your mental well-being. When exercising, your body releases feel-good chemicals that immediately lift your mood. Additionally, regular exercise reduces stress and anxiety.
7. Improves self-esteem and self-confidence
Appearance is one of the primary motivators for wanting to lose weight. Even dropping a few pounds makes you feel better about yourself, boosting your self-esteem and self-confidence.
