A BETTER WORK LIFE
Getting up and going to work every day can be a struggle on its own, but for overweight or obese people, the workplace can be an even harder environment. While we can hope for a cultural shift away from weight-based discrimination, the facts don’t change: overweight and obese individuals earn less on average, they’re more likely to be passed over for a promotion, and their weight is often thought to reflect poorly on the company they represent, while the same is rarely said for their average-weight counterparts.
LOWER BLOOD SUGAR
Get more energy, lower your diabetes risk, and stave off disease by getting your blood sugar in check today. The simplest solution? Dropping some of those extra pounds you’re packing. Even if you’re not significantly overweight, losing a few pounds can help you maintain more stable blood sugar and improve your overall health.
MORE CLOTHING OPPORTUNITIES
As unfair as it may be, clothing discrimination is a very real phenomenon. Despite the fact that the average American woman wears a size 16, finding plus-sized clothing for either women or men can be a serious struggle, with many stores capping their sizes at a 12 or 36-inch waist. When you slim down however, the world of clothing is suddenly wide open to you — walking into a store as a smaller size suddenly affords you a plethora of clothing options.
BETTER SLEEP
A good night’s sleep is one of life’s simplest pleasures, and slimming down can help you achieve it. Sleep apnea can contribute to risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and an early death. In a cruel twist of fate, this often obesity-related disease can actually increase your weight gain, too. Fortunately, losing a few pounds can decrease your sleep apnea risk, leaving you well-rested and making it a pleasure to hit the hay.