Losing weight along with the change in appearance also brings some other big changes
Losing weight is not only a great excuse to buy new clothes, you also get numerous other benefits by losing weight. Losing just 5-10 percent of your weight can improve your overall health and reduce your risk of chronic conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. However, losing weight has some other consequences that you may not have been aware of until now, and you won't like them.
Your energy level will increase
You will be surprised by the amount of energy you will gain from losing weight. Why? When you have a few kilograms less, you simply use less energy than before, explains Dr. Med. Adam Tsai, physician at Kaiser Permanente Colorado. You will breathe easier, you will be in better condition and your bones will carry less weight. All of this leads to more energy.
A love relationship will be put to the test
You will probably feel more attractive than ever, but the new body and new confidence will not be very good for your relationship with your partner. Research from North Carolina State University found that while losing 30 pounds or more improved the relationship, it often left the other party feeling jealous.
"People need to be aware that losing weight can change a relationship for better or worse, and that communication plays an important role in maintaining a healthy relationship," said the lead author of the study.
Lower risk of cancer
Obesity is associated with a higher risk of several types of cancer. Although scientists are still trying to figure out the exact link between excess weight and an increased risk of cancer, so far it has been observed that excess weight increases inflammation, affects hormones and cell growth.
That's why losing weight is an excellent way to reduce the risk of cancer.
If you were depressed before, it won't change
Do people become depressed because they are overweight or does depression lead to weight gain? In fact, it is not always easy to answer that question. There is a connection between depression and obesity, as we know that obesity can lead to depression, but also vice versa.
"Depression is usually reduced by losing weight," says Dr. Tsai for Health. But he adds that some people's mood does not improve, even after losing 50 kilograms.
Exercise will become your new habit
If you've ever been overweight, you've probably noticed that exercise can be difficult. Not only due to lack of fitness, but your joints can hurt, your stomach bothers you when you exercise, not to mention the feeling that your lungs are going to fail.
Physiologically speaking, it is more difficult for an overweight person to do some exercises, according to a study by the University of Michigan. The moment you start losing weight, you will notice that your fitness routine is much easier or that you can climb the stairs without losing your breath.
Your bones may change
Have you ever heard that losing weight weakens your bones? Although weight loss is associated with loss of bone fat, the only concern is if you are malnourished or on a restrictive diet. The National Osteoporosis Association points out that losing weight has more benefits than risks.
Interestingly, excess weight can strengthen your bones (because bones have to support a heavier body), but it can also damage your joints.
You will no longer need some medicines
Maintaining a healthy weight can protect you from diabetes and heart disease. But what if you have one of these conditions and are overweight? Losing weight is a great idea. It is possible to reduce the amount of blood pressure or cholesterol medication.
"Weight-related conditions, such as diabetes, usually improve with weight loss," says Dr. Tsai.
Not only that, the greater the weight loss, the greater the improvement.
Your skin can relax
One thing that many people are not prepared for after drastic weight loss is loose skin. It won't go away overnight, and maybe never will, and you might feel disappointed because of that. Don't be. You have done a great thing for your health and appearance, and in the end you have defeated yourself. There are surgical methods of removing excess skin if you can't put up with loose skin.
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