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submitted: Aug 10th 2008 | by: ClareInnes | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 620 | |

It is a proven fact that there are both physical and mental benefits to be gained when you lose weight. It is a difficult job, but the overall improvement you can expect, in all areas of your life, must not be underestimated.

The following are just a few of the remarkable advantages from losing that excess weight:

Lose the weight to lessen your chances of heart disease, high blood pressure and strokes.

These alone make up three very good reasons to get that excess weight off. It has been shown by research from across the USA and the UK, that the most prevalent cause of high blood pressure, heart disease and strokes are caused by problems directly associated with obesity. Being overweight can mean that the level of fat being carried around your body in your blood can be massively increased. The fat gets deposited and can cause clogging of the major arteries of the body, including the heart and brain. This in turn can bring on heart attacks and strokes.

Unfortunately, you may have problems that you are unaware of, and sudden death from stroke or heart attack can strike without warning.

You can improve matters dramatically by simply reducing your weight, even by only 5 to 10 percent. This would improve you blood pressure, and general heart function, which could add years to your life.

Diabetes can be caused by being overweight.

Although it is a common disease, diabetes should not be taken lightly. There are many far reaching problems throughout the body that are caused by this illness. Being overweight can lead to type one or type two diabetes.

Losing weight and getting some regular exercise can help you if you already suffer with diabetes. Increasing your fitness can help keep your blood sugar levels steady, but do discuss any new fitness or diet regime with your primary healthcare provider.

Try a daily walk or jog which will get your cardio-vascular system working. That will exercise your heart and lungs as well as burn off calories to lose some excess weight.

Reduce your risk of cancer. Lose weight!

Being overweight is linked with various kinds of cancer, particularly for women. The most common types of cancers that are associated with being overweight include cancer of the uterus, ovary, breast, colon and gallbladder. This is not meant to scare you, but this information is a medically proven fact and, as such, should not be taken lightly.

Men too are more prone to certain cancers if they are overweight, such as cancer of the colon, rectum and prostate.

Sleep apnoea can be improved with weight loss.

Sleep apnoea is a condition where you can temporarily stop breathing during the night and then continue to snore heavily. The condition can cause drowsiness or sleepiness during the day and, because of being overweight, can eventually result in heart failure. Shedding those excess pounds can help in eliminating this problem too.

Reduce your weight, reduce your pain from osteoarthritis.

The joints in your body cannot function forever, and if you are overweight then you are putting far too great a load on them. Your lower back, hips and knees all take up the strain of extra weight and increase the likelihood of having very painful osteoarthritis in the future. If you are already suffering, try to lose some weight now and you will soon see that your pain level is improving.

Everyone knows deep down that it is not in their best interests to stay overweight, but the reasons shown above are clear indicators of just how vital it is to try and keep the weight off. Whatever your age, it's never too late to start a new way of living.

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