Why is weight loss important?

Maintaining a healthy body weight is important for maintaining physical and psychological well-being and disease prevention. Overweight and obesity are associated with an increased risk for many diseases, including

•        heart disease,
•        hypertension,
•        stroke,
•        diabetes
•        osteoarthritis,
•        certain cancers,
•        Sleep apnea,
•        and high blood cholesterol levels.

Note that the weight reduction for those who are overweight can have a big impact on the conditions listed above. Many overweight people also report improved mood, self-esteem and motivation, and feel healthier in general after losing weight.