5 big ways weight loss improves your health | WW USA
5 big ways weight loss improves your health
Here’s the thing about WeightWatchers—it’s not about what you lose. It's about what you gain. And the big-picture benefits include some real life-changing stuff.
Losing just 5% of your body weight can make a significant difference in your health—including these five research-backed benefits.
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Lower risk of diabetes
Living with overweight or obesity raises your risk of diabetes, which is why type 2 diabetes is 20 times more likely in people with a BMI (body mass index) over 35. If you are living with diabetes, losing weight can make it easier to manage your blood glucose levels. In a six-month clinical trial, the WeightWatchers Diabetes-Tailored Plan was shown to lower body weight and improve overall health—including lowering blood glucose.*
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Lower blood pressure
Hypertension means your heart is working overtime to pump blood throughout your body. Research shows that losing 5% of your weight can bring your blood pressure levels back to a healthy range.
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Improved sleep
Excess weight and obesity raise your risk for sleep issues. But with weight loss comes better zzz’s, as it helps ease the pressure on your airways overnight. And the benefits go both ways: Getting more sleep helps you lose weight by promoting healthy regulation of blood sugar and appetite.
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Better mood
Research shows that people who lose 5% of their body weight report feeling generally happier and better about themselves overall. And that’s consistently reflected in WeightWatchers members—in a 12-month clinical trial, WeightWatchers program participants reported an 18.6% improvement in self-esteem.**
**D.F. Tate et al., 12-month randomized multi-country trial comparing weight loss between the WeightWatchers® program and a do-it-yourself approach where resource guides were provided. JAMA Network Open. Funded by WeightWatchers International, Inc.
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Reduced risk of cancer
The American Cancer Society reports that excess body weight contributes to about 11.9% of cancers in men and 13.1% in women. While nothing can make your cancer risk zero, losing 5% of your body weight reduces the risk by improving insulin sensitivity, normalizing hormone levels, and shrinking visceral body fat (the kind that wraps around the abdominal area). A Harvard study found that women with overweight who lost 10 to 20 pounds had a 22% lower risk of breast cancer.
“Before joining WeightWatchers®, my blood pressure was high and I had a lot of health-related concerns. Now I feel stronger and healthier than I ever have.”
—NIKKI M., LOST 72 POUNDS^
WeightWatchers® members lose two times more weight than doing it on their own.† 
“I went to the doctor, and my blood pressure was crazy high, especially for my job. I asked the doctor not to put me on medicine but to give me a month to try to get it down. I committed to tracking my food and being more active. I don't look at working out as trying to lose weight. Instead, I see exercise as making time for myself, even if it's 10 minutes of walking on a treadmill. Now my blood pressure is amazing!”
“Before joining WeightWatchers®, my blood pressure was high and I had a lot of health-related concerns. Now I feel stronger and healthier than I ever have.”
“My body wasn't feeling good—my stomach hurt, my fingers felt swollen, and I was tired all the time. Now that I'm fueling my body for activities and for life, I feel good all the time. It's incredible.”
“When I was first diagnosed [with diabetes], the doctor said, ‘You're going to have a stroke. The stress you have, the situation you're in, and the choices you're making, you're going to die.’ My A1C has gone from almost 9.0 to 5.4—my daily blood sugar readings have been in a healthy range for over a year. Losing weight on the WeightWatchers Diabetes Plan saved my life. I got my health back and my life back.”
^At 6 months, participants in a clinical trial of the WeightWatchers weight-loss program lost an average of 9.7 lbs (5% of body weight).
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