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10 Reasons to Lose 10% of Your Body Weight

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4. Losing weight can lower your chances of developing heart disease. Being overweight can increase the amount of inflammation in your body, and studies show that this can upset the balance of your immune system. Compromised immunity can lead to illness and disease. Just losing 10 percent of your final goal can help reduce this inflammation, which can, in turn, lower your cholesterol and blood pressure. Both of these important numbers can predict your likelihood of developing heart disease.

5. With 10 percent less weight to haul around, you'll have more energy -- not just to keep up with your exercise program (and maybe take a few more laps around the park), but to enjoy your life.

6. With less weight on your frame, you'll put less pressure on your joints. You might find those nagging aches and pains disappearing on their own. Also, the same studies about systemic inflammation show that many people with osteoarthritis report less pain when they can bring more balance to their immune systems -- which you will be doing by losing weight and eating a healthier diet.

7. Sleep apnea is a distressing and potentially deadly sleep disorder that is sometimes caused by being overweight. If you have a lot to lose, giving that 10 percent the boot could help you sleep better at night, stop annoying your partner and possibly, prevent hypertension, erectile dysfunction in men and even heart attacks.