Weight loss has a plethora of benefits. Here is a short list of conditions that improve when you lose weight:

  • Diabetes. We see patients reduce their doses of diabetes medications, and some even get off of their medications completely. If you don’t have diabetes, losing as little as 10% of your body weight can reduce your risk of developing diabetes by over 50%.
  • High blood pressure. We see patients reduce their dose of blood pressure medication and some are able to stop their medication completely
  • Stroke. Obesity increases the risk of having a stroke. Losing weight lowers your odds of having a stroke.
  • Arthritis. Research shows that for every pound of weight loss, there is a 4 pound reduction in pressure exerted on the knee joint with every step you take.
  • Obstructive sleep apnea. Weight loss can significantly improve or even eliminate the symptoms of sleep apnea.
  • Cancer. Losing weight reduces your chances of developing certain types of cancer. The following cancers are all known to be more likely in the obese: uterus, gallbladder, cervix, ovary, breast, colon, rectum and prostate.
  • Gout. Dropping a few pounds can reduce your chances of having gout attacks.
  • Bladder incontinence. Recent studies have shown that women who struggle with bladder incontinence note a marked improvement with weight loss.
  • Cholesterol. Losing weight reduces your total and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels, thus reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke.
  • Losing weight can improve your libido and sex life.
  • Losing weight results in a greater sense of well being and energy.
  • Losing weight has emotional benefits. You just feel and look better.

    • Quick Tips

    Tip 1: Don’t Skip Meals.
    When you skip meals, your metabolism slows down, making it more difficult to lose weight. Eating a small meal helps you keep the metabolism engines running and burning up calories.
    Tip 2: Eat More Slowly.
    The hormone Leptin tells your brain that you’re satisfied. But it takes about 10 minutes after you start eating before it has any effect. So make an effort to make your meals last 15-20 minutes. Eat slowly and enjoy every bite. What’s the rush?
    At MD Weight Loss, you won’t encounter a mass-production atmosphere. You will receive individualized attention, time with the doctor, in a relaxed setting. We don’t just give you a pill and push you out the door. We try to teach you how to lose the weight and keep it off.
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