How are you doing with the New Years resolutions? I found this little tidbit interesting. I did not realize what losing 10% of your body weight could do. These were taken from http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=41231&sc=3001. I am not advocating that you join Weight Watchers. I am advocating that you take very good care of yourself.
A Healthier Heart: by losing just 10 percent of your body weight, you can lower your cholesterol and reduce your blood pressure.
Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: If you're overweight, you're at increased risk for type 2 diabetes, which means your body can't make enough, or properly use, insulin, a hormone that helps convert food to usable energy. By losing just 10 percent of your body weight, you'll improve your body's ability to use the insulin.
More Pep"Just a 10 percent weight loss increases feelings of vigor and vitality.
A Mental Edge: Losing 10 percent can give you the self-confidence and motivation you need to keep going.
Reality Check: After losing 10 percent, you gain a sense of what it will take to lose the rest and reach your final goal weight.
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