Girl's Guide π on How Losing Weight βοΈ Can Change Your Mind π€, Body ππΌ, and Soul π ...

Losing weight has many benefits, even if itβs only 10 pounds or so. If youβre overweight then it could easily affect your life in one or more of these ways. Being at a healthy weight is good for you mind, body and soul. Letβs talk about some specific benefits you could see.
Acid reflux is a medical condition that occurs when acid doesnβt stay contained in the stomach and creeps up into the esophagus causing symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, feeling the need to clear your throat and other symptoms. It has many triggers such as citrus fruits π, chocolate, caffeine and more. Being overweight can worsen the condition. Losing even just 5 or 10 pounds can make a difference. If youβve suffered with acid reflux then thisβs great news for you!
Sleep apnea is another medical condition thatβs affected by weight. You can still have sleep apnea even if your weight is in a normal range but being overweight makes the problem worse. Losing weight can decrease your sleep apnea or even make it disappear completely. Thisβs a good motivator for losing weight if you have this medical condition. Itβs important to note that only a doctor is qualified to judge if your sleep apnea has decreased or disappeared.
Being overweight puts a lot of strain on your knees and ankles. Over time, this can lead to problems that require physical therapy, surgery or other interventions. Losing weight can help to prevent those problems. Being at a healthy weight takes the stress off your knees and ankles. Your pain could completely disappear.
Your risk of health problems goes up when youβre overweight. Conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure are more likely to occur. Of course thereβre other factors such as your family history, food choices and more that affect your likelihood of developing one of these health problems. But being at a healthy weight gives you the best chance for being healthy. Itβs something we should all work toward.
Being at a weight that you look and feel good at is going to give you a more positive outlook. πYou arenβt worrying about your weight any longer. Thatβs one less stressor in your life. When your stress goes down then of course youβre going to be more positive. This can spill into every area of your life which is a wonderful thing.
Being overweight can zap your energy. You canβt feel your best when youβre carrying more pounds than your body needs. It makes sense that you donβt have the get up and go spirit you want to have when youβre overweight. Setting even small goals of weight loss can be helpful. Youβll quickly notice a difference in your energy level when the weight begins to come off.
Iβve had struggles with weight before. I completely understand how it can affect self-esteem. If it doesnβt affect yours then thatβs great. But if it does, then youβre sure to notice a self esteem boost when you lose weight. Your confidence could begin to soar as you enjoy your new size.
Theseβre 7 ways losing weight can change your body, mind and soul. Which of these are you hoping weight loss could help you with? Youβre always welcome to comment!