Symptoms which can be improved with Losing Weight
We have all heard of all the positive benefits of losing weight. But what are these exactly and are they worth all the effort?
It's worth thinking about some of the symptoms you'll get due to carrying around excess weight, such as feeling tired or shortness of breath. BUT the good news is that its not to late! Our dietitians have compiled a list of health benefits you'll see from the very start of your healthy eating & lifestyle!
If you can lose 5-10kg the symptoms relieved will include:
- Back pain
- Joint pain
- Tiredness
- Angina
- Sweating
- Breathlessness
- Snoring
- Menstrual symptoms
- Infertility
- Stress incontinence
If you can lose more than 10kg the symptoms relieved will also include:
- Sleep apnoea
- Leg oedema/cellulitus
- Hirsutism.
And let us not forget about some of the Long term benefits of losing weight, these include:
- Better wound healing
- Fewer chest infections
- Less destructive osteoarthritis
- Less prone to type 2 Diabetes.
- Lower mortality
- Reduced oedema
- Greater mobility
- Reduced angina.
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