{"id":8835,"date":"2022-09-05T06:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T06:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caresurgeryclinic.com\/beta2024\/?p=8835"},"modified":"2024-10-27T06:52:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T06:52:51","slug":"what-are-some-benefits-of-losing-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caresurgeryclinic.com\/beta2024\/what-are-some-benefits-of-losing-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"What are some benefits of losing weight?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Achieving healthy weight loss isn\u2019t about a \u201cdiet\u201d or \u201cprogram\u201d but a lifestyle with healthy eating patterns, regular physical activity, and stress management. Medications taken for other conditions may also make it harder to lose weight. Talk with your healthcare provider if you are concerned about your weight or have questions about your medications.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re trying to lose weight, it\u2019s natural to want it to happen very quickly. But people with gradual and steady weight loss (about 1 to 2 pounds per week) are more likely to keep the weight off.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve achieved a healthy weight, rely on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/healthy_eating\/index.html\">healthy eating<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/physical_activity\/index.html\">physical activity<\/a>\u00a0to help maintain health over the long term.<\/p>\n<p>Losing weight isn\u2019t easy, and it takes commitment. Creating a supportive environment, both physically and with the people in your life, can help you achieve your goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to\u00a0 Lose Weight? Schedule a Consultation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit our website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caresurgeryclinic.com\/appointment\">https:\/\/www.caresurgeryclinic.com\/appointment<\/a>\u00a0to book an appointment or call us at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:8329158140\">(832)915-8140<\/a>.\u00a0Our League City office is located at\u00a01<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caresurgeryclinic.com\/our-location\">507 W League City Pkwy #200, League City, TX 77573<\/a>. Our caring staff will guide you throughout the process including consulting, insurance eligibility, and much more.<\/p>\n<p><i>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<h2>Even modest weight loss can mean big benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Even a modest weight loss of 5% to 10% of your total body weight is likely to produce health benefits, such as improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugars.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, a 5% weight loss is 10 pounds, bringing your weight down to 190 pounds. While this weight may still be in the \u201coverweight\u201d or \u201cobesity\u201d range, this modest weight loss can decrease your risk for chronic diseases related to obesity.<\/p>\n<p>So even if the overall goal seems large, see it as a journey rather than a final destination. You\u2019ll learn new eating and physical activity habits to help you live healthier. These habits can help you maintain your weight loss over time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Achieving healthy weight loss isn\u2019t about a \u201cdiet\u201d or \u201cprogram\u201d but a lifestyle with healthy eating patterns, regular physical activity, and stress management. Medications taken for other conditions may also make it harder to lose weight. Talk with your healthcare provider if you are concerned about your weight or have questions about your medications. 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