1- You are less likely to develop arthritis later in life
Just 10 extra pounds adds 40 pounds of pressure to your knees and other lower body joints.
2- It reduces the chances of developing breast cancer by 12%.
People who are thin have low levels of some hormones linked to cancer, such as estrogen, insulin, and androgens.
3- Preventing type 2 diabetes
Add to this moderate exercise - 30 minutes on 5 days a week.
If you already have diabetes, losing this weight can help you take fewer medications, control your blood sugar, and reduce the chances of the condition causing other health problems.
4- It raises levels of good HDL cholesterol
It reduces your chances of developing heart disease.
5- The level of triglycerides decreases
High levels (more than 200 mg/dL) mean you are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke.
6- Reducing high blood pressure
Excess body weight increases blood pressure on the arterial walls.
You can reduce the pressure by about 5 points if you decrease 5% of this number on the scale.
Cut back on salt and eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, and low-fat dairy products, and you may cut back even more.
7- Stopping sleep apnea
Slimming a little can help with sleep apnea.
8- Reverse insulin resistance
Body fat releases chemicals that make your body stop responding to the effects of insulin, so even though your pancreas is working harder to produce more insulin, your blood sugar can rise too much.
9- Sleep longer and better
Losing at least 5% of excess weight can lead to better sleep. But sleeping for long periods of time does not benefit your weight or your health.
10- Better mood
Losing weight may help ease your depression.
11- Reduce inflammation
Fat cells can release chemicals that irritate and inflame tissues throughout the body. This is linked to health problems such as arthritis, heart disease, heart attack and stroke.
12- Have more sex
When you are overweight, you usually have less sex. It may be because you don't feel good about your body.
Weight loss: diet
Make half of your diet fruits and vegetables.
Choose lean meats and eat seafood, beans, nuts and seeds.
Replace refined grains such as white bread and white rice with whole grains such as multigrain bread, brown rice, and oatmeal.
Special weight loss surgery may be an option if you are seriously overweight.
You should get 30 minutes of moderate activity - cycling or brisk walking - at least 5 days a week to stay healthy.
Just 10 extra pounds adds 40 pounds of pressure to your knees and other lower body joints.
2- It reduces the chances of developing breast cancer by 12%.
People who are thin have low levels of some hormones linked to cancer, such as estrogen, insulin, and androgens.
3- Preventing type 2 diabetes
Add to this moderate exercise - 30 minutes on 5 days a week.
If you already have diabetes, losing this weight can help you take fewer medications, control your blood sugar, and reduce the chances of the condition causing other health problems.
4- It raises levels of good HDL cholesterol
It reduces your chances of developing heart disease.
5- The level of triglycerides decreases
High levels (more than 200 mg/dL) mean you are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke.
6- Reducing high blood pressure
Excess body weight increases blood pressure on the arterial walls.
You can reduce the pressure by about 5 points if you decrease 5% of this number on the scale.
Cut back on salt and eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, and low-fat dairy products, and you may cut back even more.
7- Stopping sleep apnea
Slimming a little can help with sleep apnea.
8- Reverse insulin resistance
Body fat releases chemicals that make your body stop responding to the effects of insulin, so even though your pancreas is working harder to produce more insulin, your blood sugar can rise too much.
9- Sleep longer and better
Losing at least 5% of excess weight can lead to better sleep. But sleeping for long periods of time does not benefit your weight or your health.
10- Better mood
Losing weight may help ease your depression.
11- Reduce inflammation
Fat cells can release chemicals that irritate and inflame tissues throughout the body. This is linked to health problems such as arthritis, heart disease, heart attack and stroke.
12- Have more sex
When you are overweight, you usually have less sex. It may be because you don't feel good about your body.
Weight loss: diet
Make half of your diet fruits and vegetables.
Choose lean meats and eat seafood, beans, nuts and seeds.
Replace refined grains such as white bread and white rice with whole grains such as multigrain bread, brown rice, and oatmeal.
Special weight loss surgery may be an option if you are seriously overweight.
You should get 30 minutes of moderate activity - cycling or brisk walking - at least 5 days a week to stay healthy.