The main reasons that people want to lose weight are the mental and physical health benefits that can be attained. In this guide, we will explain these benefits in-depth, and how they can have an impact on your health.
Here at 925 Health, we want to help people to find their own path to success by implementing a plan based on their individual needs.
Topics covered in this guide:
- Physical Health Benefits
- Mental Health Benefits
Physical Health Benefits
There are many physical health benefits which can come with weight loss:
Improved fitness performance
As you lose weight you may notice you have more energy when exercising. This is because you won’t have the extra weight to carry with you. Being overweight requires a higher physical demand on your body and this requires more energy exertion.
As your body adapts this will allow you to push yourself harder and with less risk of injury. This is because your joints have less weight to support, reducing the stress they are placed under. As a result, you can exercise more consistently and improve your fitness level.
Better quality sleep
Losing weight will help you sleep better, sleeping better will help you lose weight. Both have a direct impact on each other. For example, being overweight can lead to problems such as sleep apnea which is when your airways become blocked when you sleep. This can cause you to take up multiple times during the night which can prevent you from reaching a deep sleep state.
Healthy skin
Through steady weight loss, you will find that your skin health can improve. The main reason behind this is due to the body sweating out all the toxins when you exercise. The increased blood flow also helps to pass all vitamins and minerals around the body more effectively.
Reduce the risk of diseases
Being overweight puts you at risk of developing diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoarthritis, etc. As excess weight is a common factor of multiple diseases, losing weight can prevent these diseases or control existing conditions. Effects of losing weight can lead to improvements in your overall health, such as balancing your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Mental Health Benefits
There are also a range of mental health benefits which can come with weight loss:
Improved mood
Losing weight can make you feel good as it’s an achievement of your personal goals. This can cause your brain to release endorphins which are the hormones that make you feel happy. Physical activity can also release these endorphins. You should be proud of any steps you make towards weight loss, whether it’s losing your first pound to running your first marathon.
Improved confidence
Weight loss can help you to feel more energetic and attractive. This can have a direct impact on your confidence and self-belief, helping you emerge from your comfort zone and embrace new experiences.
Improved socialising
With your new-found confidence, your social life can also reap the benefits. You may find that your social life changes, be it meeting new people or trying things which you may not have been comfortable doing before. You may have met people who have helped you through your weight loss journey and in turn inspire others to achieve their goals.
