5 reasons to lose weight Fitness that have nothing to do with fitting into your skinny jeans We talk a lot about how to stay motivated and the importance of reaching a goal weight. Sometimes, this seems like a laborious task. If you’re carrying extra weight, you already know there are many health related reasons to slim down. And even little steps will make a big impact. It may help to realize that even small changes in your weight may improve blood sugar, blood pressure, heart health, reduce cholesterol and decrease your chances of developing diabetes. There’s no doubt that dropping weight will make you look and feel better, but there are other benefits of your weight loss journey that have nothing to do with how you look in those skinny jeans. less symptoms The link may not be immediately obvious, but new research has found that for some, being overweight can make their asthma and allergy symptoms worse. Carrying excess weight on your body puts a burden on the adrenal glands, which help manage asthma and allergies. In addition, being overweight strains your respiratory system and can make allergy symptoms worse. glowing skin There are numerous ways being overweight may affect your skin. Both skin color and elasticity can be altered by poor diet. Darkness around the eyes can also signal poor nutrition. Diets high in carbs and sugar can lead to pale skin and skin tags.. better mood When you are overweight, your entire system will be out of balance, including the hormones that affect mood. Many overweight people are depressed and being depressed may increase the chance of being overweight, setting up a hard to break cycle. Losing weight may increase your overall sense of well being and decrease feelings of depression. sounder sleep In studies involving people with diabetes and sleep apnea, those who lost a greater amount of weight had the most significant drop in sleep apnea symptoms. type 2 diabetes Studies have shown that Type 2 diabetics on a restricted eating plan, such as ours, were able to lower their blood sugar and insulin levels markedly in just 7 days. If you have Type 2 diabetes, reversing this condition could just be the best benefit of your weight loss journey. The harsh reality is being overweight can take years off your life. Even reducing your weight by 5% can have a positive effect on your health and is a great beginning to your transformation. And fit into your skinny jeans. Winter Haven Wellness Center Offering chiropractic, massage, nutrition, detox and spinal decompression. Dr. Karen Lindblad, DC and team wellness. MM17325 Winter Haven Wellness Center 170 2nd St SW Winter Haven, FL33880 winterhavenwellnesscenter.com/ 863.604.2357 WomanToWomanMagazine.com 17
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