Losing weight is always a challenge, but losing even just a little can improve your health in ways you may not have considered. Even if you set your weight loss goal as low as just a tiny percentage of your total body weight, you’ll be amazed at how much your health improves.
At Regenerative MedSpa of Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia, our team of body wellness and anti-aging specialists provides guidance and medical weight loss support to keep you on track and headed toward your target weight.
7 benefits of weight loss
People often think about weight loss in terms of aesthetics and general well-being. “Oh, I’ll be able to wear a bikini again,” or “I’ll have so much more energy!” While these both may be true (and you can wear a bikini no matter what your weight), there are many less obvious benefits to shedding a few pounds.
1.Lower blood pressure
Carrying extra weight increases your chances of having high blood pressure, which increases your chances of stroke or heart attack. Exercise, a proper diet, and an appropriate weight can help you safeguard your health and keep your blood pressure where it should be.
2. Better cholesterol levels
Your cholesterol levels affect the health of your blood vessels. If you adjust your diet to include more high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) and cut out foods that contain triglycerides and low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), you’ll find yourself losing weight and bettering your cholesterol scores.
3. Reduce sleep apnea symptoms
An alarming number of people who suffer from sleep apnea are very overweight or obese. If you’re struggling with both excess weight and sleep apnea, losing weight might make your symptoms decrease or even go away completely.
4. Lower breast cancer risk
There’s some evidence that older women who lose at least 5% of their body weight can lower their chances of breast cancer by up to 12%. This could be attributed to the fact that many overweight people who drop pounds end up with lower levels of certain hormones linked to cancer.
5. Better cardiovascular health
Losing just 5-10% of your body weight can significantly lower your risk of heart disease. It’s one of the simplest ways to improve your heart health, since every pound you lose makes it easier for your heart to pump blood through the rest of your frame.
6. Fewer complications from diabetes
If you have diabetes, avoiding weight gain and getting rid of excess weight can be critical for your heart health and can reduce your risk of additional diabetic complications, such as nerve damage or eye problems like retinopathy.
7. Reduced joint pain
Losing 5% of your body weight can have a small but noticeable effect on joint pain. Losing 10% can kick that improvement up to a moderate level, and give you some real relief. Imagine being able to be more mobile with less pain.
To learn more and explore your options for safe and healthy medical weight loss, schedule a consultation by calling 404-816-8557 or by requesting an appointment online.