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What you have to gain
Losing even a modest amount
of weight can produce
some impressive health benefits.
If you are overweight, losing as little as 5 percent of your
body weight can lead to improvements in blood pressure,
blood cholesterol and blood sugar.
Maintaining that weight loss is likely to improve your
life in other ways, too. People who have successfully
lost weight and kept it off often report having more
energy and mobility, as well as improved mood and
self-confidence.
Lose a little, gain a lot
A modest amount of weight
loss can also help reduce
your risk for a number of
chronic diseases and
conditions, including:
Heart disease.
Cancer.
Diabetes.
High blood pressure.
High cholesterol.
Osteoarthritis.
Sleep apnea.
Gynecological problems.
Liver and gallbladder disease.