It’s important to remember that even a few pounds of true weight loss can make a difference!

If a 200 lb person loses 10 lbs, there is a 40 lb reduction in pressure on the knees. In addition there is a reduction in inflammation and arthritic risks.

Cancer risks are improved due to a decrease in certain hormones when weight is decreased. Hormones like estrogens, insulin and androgens are affected.

5% weight reduction is helped along by incorporating 30 min/day of walking. The risk for type two diabetes and the need for more medication decreases.

LDL cholesterol goes down and HDL cholesterol goes up. Both can reduce your odds of coronary artery disease.

Triglycerides decrease and the risks for heart attack and stroke go down.

Blood pressure starts to show improvement.

Sleep apnea may improve when there is less loose tissue in the throat to block your airway.

Since belly fat produces chemicals that make the body stop reacting to Insulin properly, Insulin resistance can improve with even the start of weight loss.

Weight loss sees to improve sleep overall and more ZZZZ’s = better weight loss. Lack of sleep results in a change in the hunger hormone balance of Ghrelin (hunger hormone) and Leptin (satiety hormone).

Even 5% weight loss can improve body image, chase the blues away and motivate you to stay on course with mindfulness and better habits.

We all have a target weight, but just as you should eat slowly and mindfully, be proud of even small changes that are putting you onto the path of better health!