The research on obesity is clear: even moderate weigh loss has a positive impact on a variety of medical risks. Losing weight, though, isn’t all that easy. It seems that the brain is hard wired to encourage us to eat the very things that are worst for us. Keeping in mind the potential benefits may help some stick to their commitment to lose weight during this new decade.

A Decreased Risk of Heart Disease -

With nearly a million Americans dying each year from heart disease and another 1.25 million suffering from non-fatal heart attacks, it is clear that obesity is a serious problem. The larger your body the harder your heart has to work to pump blood about.

Additionally, a diet that contains high levels of saturated fat increases the likelihood of elevated cholesterol. Cholesterol creates plaques along the arteries which further increases your chances of a heart attack. Losing weight takes some of the burden off your heart.

A Decreased Risk of Type II Diabetes -

Diabetes is a devastating disease. While on the surface it may not look like much, internally diabetes stresses and damages organs, Diabetes increases the incidence of heart attack, stroke, gum disease, peripheral neuropathy and much more. Losing weight helps control blood sugar levels.

You’ll Live Longer -

Cultures where the dietary pattern involves low fat choices have longer life spans. New research conclusively shows a connection between low weight and longer lifespan. The research even indicates that eating too little, essentially deliberately “starving” oneself, can, over the long term extend ones life. Now, we are not suggesting that you stop eating entirely, but, losing some of your extra pounds is a good thing all around.

Your Joints will Thank You -

The pressure upon joints that have to bear too much weight causes deterioration and pain. Chronic back problems, painful knees and hips are often the result of obesity. You can help your joints by losing even as little as 10% of your current body weight. Doing so will decrease your chances of developing osteoarthritis or of needing to have joints replaced as you age.

Higher Energy Levels -

Think about carrying around a 25 pound barbell all day. You would never do it, would you? But when you carry excess weight around with you the results are much the same. By losing weight you reduce the work your body has to do each day and that translates into more energy for other things.

It is also well documented that overweight people are more likely to have sleep problems resulting from apnea. Even a modest reduction in weight will help you get better, more restful sleep.

We all know that obesity is a serious problem. For most overweight people the desire to lose weight is present – it is the ability to commit to a regimen for the long term that is so difficult. With our growing understanding of the changes in the brain chemistry that encourage us to eat poorly and excessively, it is hoped that more people can be helped when battling their weight.

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