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We’re all busy, yes, but many only pretend they have no time for exercise. They are not fooling anybody including themselves. You don’t do that of course! The truth is we find time for things we really want to do. We just make up our minds, and we just do it. That sounds like a great advertising strategy, don’t you think? For those of us who wish we had more time for movement, here are some strategies for how to sneak movement into your busy day.
Most of us understand that losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle will improve many of our typical health problems. It can reduce the risk of heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, and the ever present aches and pains like lower back pain. What can get lost in the mix is how losing weight affects our mental health. That’s pretty important too. Let’s delve into the mental health benefits of weight loss.
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Can losing weight improve my heart health? Yes, yes, and yes is the answer. Hearing mantras about keeping a healthy weight tell you immediately that your weight affects your health in general and that of your heart both positively and negatively. In fact, how you lose weight and how fast you lose it can affect your heart health as well.
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How does weight loss help with pain management? For most of us, we already know we have put on too many pounds and the truth is that being overweight affects most everything in our body, including pain. That’s why we hear so much about weight loss. Rather than beating yourself up about what the scale says, let’s look at how losing just a little weight might help with pain management.
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Many people who are trying to lose weight get overwhelmed because they assume they have to lose a substantial amount of weight in order to reap the benefits.
While your weight loss goal depends greatly on your current weight, a recent study published in Cell Metabolism found that you can start benefiting from weight loss when you lose as little as five percent of your body weight. The study showed that patients:
If you’re aiming to lose weight, setting a goal of five percent is a good start. Here are a few tips to get to a health weight:
The doctors at Madison Medical Associates can help you reach your weight loss goals and live a healthier lifestyle. Call (256) 325-1160 for more information on weight loss.