Whatdoes10 pounds of fat look like?
But the benefits of losing 10 pounds are more universal.
So for a 150-pound person, losing 10 pounds can place them in a whole new medical bracket.
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“It tends to foster motivation.
And people start to build upon their successes.”
You’ll sleep better
What does losing 10 pounds look like?
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It looks like a restful night’s sleep.
Lower cortisol levels equate to less stress and cravings forsugaryand fatty foods.
“People get better sleep, and sleep apnea can ease,” saysFiorella DiCarlo, R.D.N.
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The American College of Physicians emphasizes lifestyle modificationsespecially weight lossfor treating obstructive sleep apnea.
Losing just 5 to 10 percent of body weight can have a big effect onsleep apneasymptoms.
You’ll lower blood sugar levels
jot down 2 diabetes is no laughing matter.
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And, jot down 2 can be prevented or reversed with weight loss.
Ellis says she sees a good reduction in blood sugar levels in her clients after a 10-pound weight loss.
If you weren’t pooping on the regular, you could be now.
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All thatfiberyou’re getting from whole, fresh produce?
It’s the other GI bill, and it’s a gift that keeps on giving.
You’ll supercharge your motivation
You know how starting a project is often the hardest part?
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Well, your body is a pretty big project.
Exercising is easier because you have a little less to move.
You feel better in your body.
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It improves your mood," Blum says.
You’re sleeping better and don’t have as many mood swings if you’re eating less sugar.
Those benefits all add up, motivating you to keep going and to take even more healthy actions.
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It’s like the domino effect.
But somefoodsare better for energy than others, and you’re likely eating them if you lost 10 pounds.
“If you’re not eating as much sugar, you have more energy and are sleeping better.
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People tend to feel really good, happier.
There’s a general sense of wellbeing and empowerment.”
You’ll make your heart happy
Weight loss reduces the strain on your heart.
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Heart health is also especially critical as women age.
“After menopause, preventing heart disease is one of the most important things you want to do.
Beforehand, it’s breast cancer,” says Blum.
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You’ll drop a jeans size
Woo-hoo!
you’re able to drop a full clothing size by shedding 10 pounds.
Be honest: That’s the reason many people want to lose weight in the first place.
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We all want to look good in our clothes.
“Just a little looser.
Theoretically, 10 pounds is considered one size.”
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You’ll improve your sex life
Better sex?
A trimmer man means the penis is better able to stand at attention when it really matters.
A high body mass index (BMI) can cause chronic inflammatory stress, which can lead toerectile dysfunction.
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People often notice they can walk upstairs more easily, according to Ellis.
“My patients are amazed at the difference,” she says.
That practice really brings home their achievement.
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Fat itself is an active tissue that creates and releases pro-inflammatory chemicals.
And arthritis is inflammation of your joints, which causes pain and stiffness.
Eating different foods and dropping weight can reduce that inflammation, says Blum, author ofHealing Inflammation.
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“We know inflammation is underlying all chronic illness.
Reducing inflammation in the body helps you think better.
It helps your joints and mobility, too,” she says.
In other words, losing just 10 pounds would relieve 40 pounds of pressure from your knees.
Of course, everybody is different.
Some people have more muscle, or more bone density, both of which weigh more and are healthy.
Men can improve their fertility by losing weight too.
It can also improve your chances of having a safe and healthy pregnancy.
Have some of thesehealthy snack ideasready to make life easier when your munchie cravings start up.
