BETTER SEX
Looking like a supermodel isn’t a prerequisite for a healthy sex life, but feeling confident about your body can definitely help. Not only can men enjoy an increase in visible penis size when they lose weight, the confidence and increased mobility and flexibility you’ll gain from shedding pounds can seriously spice up your love life.
DECREASED HUNGER
We often think of diets as making us hungrier, but the opposite may be true. When you decrease the volume of food you consume, your stomach actually shrinks right along with your food intake, making it possible to fill up on less.
LOWER LIVER CANCER RISK
Liver cancer can be a killer, but you can cut your risk significantly when you slim down.
Research published in the British Journal of Cancer reveals that obese individuals have nearly twice the risk of developing liver cancer than their healthy weight counterparts.
MORE FRIENDS
If you’re struggling to find time to spend with your loved ones or having a hard time making friends as an adult, hitting the gym can help you find a new social circle. Research conducted at the University of Arizona suggests that overweight and obese people have a harder time making friends than their healthy-weight peers, so slimming down might start you on the right track toward more confidence and a more active social life.
BETTER RELATIONSHIPS
Finding common ground with your friends or romantic partners can secure a bond that’s hard to break. Whether your passion is healthy cooking or exercise, it’s no surprise that having common interests will foster those relationships and keep you close — and give you something to talk about — as the years wear on.