Benefits Of Losing 10% Of Weight

Just what kind of success does a 10 percent weight loss mean? According to Weight Watchers, by losing just 10 percent of your body weight, you can lower your cholesterol and reduce your blood pressure, decreasing your risk of heart disease. Losing 10 percent of your body weight also reduces the risk for developing Type 2 diabetes by improving the body's ability to use the insulin it makes. A 10 percent weight loss, they told me in my congratulatory message this morning, should increase my feelings of vigor and vitality. "You'll feel better and have more energy."

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