The Benefits of Weight Loss

Another great article from  diabeticlivingonline.com    Some really grood info on weight loss and it's benifits.

The Benefits of Weight Loss
A body of scientific evidence suggests that even a modest amount of weight loss -- 10-15 pounds -- can make a big difference in managing diabetes. The key is to go about losing weight healthfully. Weight loss can yield sweet successes, including:

-- Lower blood glucose

-- Lower blood pressure

-- Improved blood fats (cholesterol)

-- Lighter load on your joints and feet

-- Easier movement and breathing

-- Increased energy level

Start Your Day with Breakfast
One surefire way to ruin your weight loss efforts is to skip breakfast. People who eat breakfast regularly tend to have a lower risk of weight gain compared with people who skip the meal, according to a 2007 British study of the dietary habits of more than 6,700 adults.

"Breakfast skippers tend to make up for those saved calories by eating more later in the day. The net result isn't weight loss. In fact, it's frequently weight gain," says Jill Weisenberger, R.D., CDE, a Virginia-based dietitian and certified diabetes educator.

When you eat breakfast, you can resist those midmorning vending-machine raids because your blood glucose levels stay more stable and your metabolism responds more favorably.

"Eating a balanced breakfast is a great way to start the day. It says right off the bat, 'Hey, I'm taking care of myself,'" Weisenberger says....

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