THE (GOOD) DOMINO EFFECT OF LOSING WEIGHT

When we are concerned about losing weight we all tend to focus on that number on the scale – is it up? Is it down?

Dropping that number on the scale is great, however, that is just one of so many more benefits. Here are just a few:

1. Noticeably increased energy and vitality, both from a physical point of view and, a psychic point of view. When we look better, we feel better. We can move easier, and faster, and we notice increased agility in everyday tasks. Like picking up items off the floor, or reaching up high. Plus we reduce the risk of injury caused by hauling around excess fat lbs.

2. Comfort in your clothes. At first, it’s a distinctive feeling around the waistband, butt, thighs, and chest that our clothes are fitting looser. We don’t need to be constantly “sucking it in”, or feeling uncomfortable, or body-conscious that our clothes are too tight revealing unattractive bulges. Or, not even being able to wear some of our favorite clothes! Spending money to buy larger clothes size is no one’s idea of fun. And what is better than slipping into a smaller size that has been cowering in the closet for the past few years? And how good it feels when we reward ourselves by shopping for something fun or special in your desired size?!

3. Joint health. Many of our BonVie clients come in with concerns about inflammation and deterioration of their knees, hips, and feet. Excess weight compounded by gravity is a serious thing and can lead to chronic pain, steroid injections, pills, PT treatments, and even surgery. Unload your joints by losing weight and you and your doctor will really notice the improvement in your pain and inflammation.

4. Increased endurance. Think of climbing stairs with a 5-gallon bucket of water – that is no easy feat. Now think of those stairs with 15, 20, 50, or even 100 lbs less body fat you are hefting. Imagine how much easier that is. Ditto for walking, for your exercise classes, playing with kids, or rushing to your car in a downpour. With less weight, you will get to your destination faster and with so much less effort.

5. Reduced dependence on many medications, lower blood sugar, lower blood sugar levels. If you are on medications for cholesterol, blood pressure, or glucose levels, we ask you about every 6 weeks of the BonVie program to have your blood work checked with your physician – it is quite possible you will need your medications reduced, or even eliminated. This is particularly evident with pre-diabetics or Type II diabetics.

The long-term benefits of losing weight add up to improved health and lower healthcare costs. Let us at BonVie Weight Loss help you have the quality of life you deserve!