Surprising Health Benefits of Weight Loss

There are many benefits to losing weight, which is of course is the main reason most of us have opted to begin our weight loss journey. Some of the most common weight loss benefits are those everyone talks about – better health, potential longer life span, wear a smaller size, feel better about ourselves, etc. While all of these are great benefits of weight loss, and they are great reasons to begin the process of losing weight, they are not the only benefits. In fact, you may be surprised at some of the little positive effects in our lives when we achieve our goal of losing weight. We asked our customers to share their experiences and feedback was great! Read on for some of the wonderful unexpected benefits of weight loss. 

Comfort in unexpected places – Have you ever sat down in a seat, such as at the movies or on an airplane, only to feel cramped by the arms of the chair? This may have become a daily experience for you, and once you are finally able to lose the weight, you may be surprised at how comfortable you are when you sit in seats such as these.

Less pain – Many people who struggle with weight complain of back, hip or ankle pain, all of which can be exacerbated by heavier weight. When even a small percentage of body weight is lost, this type of pain will typically become lessened. In some cases, people have even reported having less carpal tunnel pain after losing excess weight!

Bending over – While it is a simple task for those that are fit, an overweight person may have difficulties bending over comfortably. When the excess weight is lost, this seemingly mundane task can be made so much easier, allowing you to paint your toenails or tie your shoes without discomfort. 

Daily activities made easier – Whether it’s walking up and down stairs, folding laundry, crossing your legs, or any other seemingly simple daily activity, you may be surprised to learn how much easier it is once you lose weight. 

While these may seem like simple things to a person who is of a fit build, to those that have had difficulties with them, it is just one more thing to smile about once the weight is lost.