Being an unhealthy weight not only feels uncomfortable but can increase the risks of getting certain diseases and medical conditions as shown below:-
- Stroke
- Lung disease, asthma and blood clots
- Heart disease
- Diabetes type 2
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Arthritis
- Inflamed veins often accompanied with blood clots
- Fatty Liver and Cirrhosis
- Gall stones
- Certain Cancers
The good news is that research shows that if you lose just 5% of your body weight you can help reduce the risk of getting these diseases and improve your quality of life by giving you increased energy levels and mood.
In the case of how much you should be aiming to lose per week slow and steady wins the race.
Aim to lose 1-2 lbs per week and in doing this you've a better chance of keeping the weight off rather then putting the weight back on and normally extra to boot.
Next week I'll show you the 5 easy steps to help you lose weight and help you on the way to a healthier and fitter you.
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