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Losing Weight Means More Than Just What's Seen In The Mirror

1/19/2015

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By Dominic Zumbrun
health compass
With the start of the new year, weight loss is on the minds of people everywhere. You know the health benefits of losing weight, but there are various other benefits that might surprise you. Losing just five to ten percent of your body weight will leave you seeing a combination – if not all – of these benefits.

Increased Energy

Taking off some extra pounds significantly increases your energy level. This is the result of improved oxygen efficiency, as well as the simple fact that the more weight you lose, the less your body has to support.

Improved Memory Capacity

According to a study done by Swedish researchers in 2013, participants performed better on memory tests after taking part in a weight-loss regimen for six months. More brain activity during the encoding process was shown through scans, suggesting more efficient recall ability. Additionally, previous research has linked poor memory to obesity.

Lower Risk Of Cancer

Being overweight causes inflammation, which in turn can result in changes in cells and lead to cancer. While this is one of the lesser-known risks of gaining weight, it’s also one of the most dangerous.

Improved Sleep Habits

Because carrying around too much weight often leads to soft tissue blocking your airways, and otherwise restricts breathing, losing weight allows you to get more sleep. As an added benefit, good quality sleep helps you burn fat, meaning you’ll keep off that extra weight.

Better Chance Of Conceiving

If you’ve been trying to get pregnant with no luck, those extra pounds could be to blame. A Fertility and Sterility study done in 2009 found a connection between obesity in women and infertility. Along with boosting your chances of conceiving, losing weight will also help ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Enhanced Eye Health

Surprisingly, being overweight can negatively affect the health of your eyes. According to a University of Georgia study done in 2013, higher body fat percentages are linked to lower levels of important antioxidants found in the retina. Additionally, shedding extra weight prevents conditions like type 2 diabetes, which potentially cause eye problems.

Less Money Spent On Healthcare

Because being overweight often leads to conditions like diabetes and heart disease, maintaining a healthy weight saves you money on healthcare expenses by preventing those conditions.

Whatever your reason for losing weight this year, the professionals at Downtown Athletic Club are ready to come to your aid. With top-notch equipment, fun classes, and awesome personal trainers, we’ll help you meet all your fitness goals. Contact us today for more information.

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