5 Side Effects of Losing Weight

In life you may find that there are consequences for everything you do. The constant “if this, then that”, but when it comes to losing weight the consequences are pretty great.

Energy Level Increases
One of the first things that you’ll notice after losing weight is that you’ll suddenly have energy to spare. Much like carrying groceries, if you put down even one of those bags you’ll notice how much easier it is to carry your groceries. Carrying around extra weight takes more effort and when you shed a couple of those pounds even daily activities become easier because it takes less energy than it took before.

Foods May Taste Differently
It’s been recently discovered that people who lost a significant amount of weight over a short amount of time experienced a shift with their palate. The reason for this hasn’t been determined but the effects are pretty clear. Those who experienced a change in their taste noticed that some foods lost their taste while the flavor of other foods were intensified. More often than not the food groups that were affected were in the meat and dairy category. Is it possible that our bodies begin to crave healthier foods as a result of losing weight? Maybe this isn’t a bad thing after all.

Exercising Becomes More Fun
No matter how you’ve chosen to lose weight, exercising becomes more fun as you continue to shed excess pounds. Carrying excess weight can cause discomfort throughout your entire body by putting extra pressure on your joints and lungs. Once the weight is gone, it becomes easier to move and breathe during exercise. It’s widely believed that athletes can shed two seconds off of their overall time with each pound that is lost. Besides the added ease of exercising, there’s a sense of accomplishment that comes along with gaining a longer stride while running or improvement with daily exercise.

Healthier in Every Way
It’s not a secret that that holding onto extra pounds can lead to health issues. But studies show that shedding a few of those pesky pounds can ease even some mild ailments including headaches. The good news is that being a little lighter can help prevent heart disease and diabetes and can ease symptoms for those who already suffer from them.

Improved Quality of Sleep
Though you’ll enjoy your increase in energy to perform daily activities, you’ll also find that you’re getting a bit more shuteye at night. Studies show that those who lose a little bit of weight are able to breathe easier at night because there was less effort put into basic body functions while sleeping.

With any big decision we weigh the options, the pros and cons, and whether the good outweighs the bad. In this case, you’ll find that there’s no downside to slimming down. The pros include looking good and feeling confidence and the downside includes health changes that only benefit your body from the inside and out. The question is how to maintain your weight when you’ve hit your target weight? The benefits of the weight maintenance plan from Equilibrium HCG Diet Hilton Head Savannah:

• One-on-one guidance from a Holistic Nutritionist
• Nutrition recommendations based your individual requirements, lifestyle, and abilities
• A Holistic Nutrition plan that addresses the whole person and takes into consideration all aspects of life: the physical, the emotional, and the spiritual
• Improved health and well being