Don't Bite Off More Than You Can Chew

When it comes to weight loss, the “all or nothing “attitude is not always the best approach. Just like you would never eat an entire sandwich in one bite, you should never bite off more than you can chew with your weight loss. At a day in age when a vast number of the US population is overweight or obese, one must realize that any change is better than no change at all. Everyone has to start somewhere. It has been shown that a decrease in weight by even a little as 10% total body weight can have a significant effect on one’s overall health. Improvements include decreased risk of obesity related cancers, diabetes, and coronary heart disease as well as a reduction in blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin levels. A full range of non-medical reasons, including increased confidence, fitting in to a favorite pair of jeans, greater energy, and decreased aches and pains have also been linked to this 10% loss. This is an amount that can be easily and safely lost in just a few weeks or months. By starting with small manageable goals, success is that mush easier to achieve! Once this initial goal has been met subsequent goals may no longer seem intimidating or unobtainable. Let the team at RICHMOND BALANCE be right there beside you as you embark on this journey.