29/01/2022
Long-term weight loss takes more than a week of going to the gym and counting your calories
It requires new lifestyle choices and goals. Luckily, even small changes can bring big results.
Did you know losing just five percent of your body weight can offer real health advantages? For a 200-pound person that would mean just 10 pounds.
Here are possible benefits from a weight loss of only five percent:
• Move Easier
Losing 10 pounds of body weight reduces approximately 40 pounds of pressure on your knees and other lower body joints.
• Sleep Better
If you lose at least five percent of your body weight, you’re likely to get more quality sleep. In a study, people who lost at least five percent of their weight slept an extra 21.6 minutes a night, compared to only 1.2 minutes for those who lost less than five percent.
• Support Healthy Blood Pressure
Extra body weight can make your blood push harder against your artery walls and that can make your heart work harder, too. Losing at least five percent of your body weight can support a healthier heart and blood pressure.
• A Better Mood
Weight loss may help your mood. A better body image, improved sleep, and just feeling better overall are thought to be part of the reason.
• Support Healthy Glycemic Control
Weight loss of at least five percent, along with moderate exercise, can help increase sensitivity to your own insulin to help you maintain healthy glycemic control.
• Support Healthy Cholesterol
Losing at least five percent of body weight supports healthier cholesterol levels and heart health. Each pound of fat requires at least a mile of blood vessels that your heart has to supply with blood. Exercise, losing the body fat and eating more veggies and fruits are a great way to support your heart health.
For more information on healthy long-term weight loss and maintenance:
https://askthescientists.com/health-weight-loss/