Ways Losing Weight Improves Your Health

Posted by Dr. Nick Nicholson on March 31st, 2015

It’s no secret: gaining weight is easy and taking it off can be a real chore. Losing those extra pounds, however, and striving to maintain a healthy target weight can make a real difference in life. The effects on health alone make the venture, however challenging, worth every second.

Here are just a few of the positive benefits of losing weight and maintaining that loss:

• You’ll lower risk of diabetes – Obesity and diabetes go hand in hand. When weight is dropped into a normal, healthy range, the risk of developing this chronic condition drop.
• You’ll improve heart health – Carrying around extra pounds is extremely difficult on the heart. Blood pressure rises, the heart must work harder to perform its job and the likelihood of plaque formations also rise. If it’s time to get heart smart, losing weight and keeping it off is a big step. Even moderate weight loss can have incredible impacts on heart health.
• You’ll lower cancer risk – Research has linked many forms of cancer with obesity and poor eating habits. Take control of weight by eating smart and getting active and the chances for cancer development will go down as health improves.
• You’ll reduce chances of osteoarthritis – There’s no doubt about it, extra pounds are tough on the joints. When weight is maintained in the healthy range, the wear and tear of daily living is also reduced.
• You’ll gain more energy – Carrying around excessive weight is exhausting, zapping energy to help you get through the day. When those pounds come off – and exercise is worked into the mix – your energy levels are likely to skyrocket.

Weight loss is a process and maintenance is a lifelong commitment. Even so, the benefits of getting the job done have ripple effects that travel through almost every aspect of life. If it’s time to get healthier, it’s time to get that weight in check.

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One of the most experienced weight loss surgeons in the country – Dr. Nick Nicholson – along with a full staff of surgeons, nurses and other experienced clinicians, help patients reverse obesity with LAP-BAND, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Revisions.