The Benefits of Healthy Weight Loss—and How to Get There

The evidence is more than just anecdotal. Data from a study of the lifetime health and economic benefits of weight loss among obese persons found evidence of increased quality of life for those participants who sustained a ten-percent weight loss. The study showed that, depending on age, gender, and initial BMI, weight loss would:

1. Reduce the expected number of years of life with hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and type 2 diabetes;
2. Reduce the expected lifetime incidence of coronary heart disease and stroke;
3. Increase life expectancy by 2 to 7 months; and
4. Reduce expected lifetime medical care costs of these 5 diseases by $2200 to $5300.

So what’s the best way to lose that ten percent, or that stubborn ten pounds? Diets and lifestyle choices abound, and each book, website, television show, or exercise program can quickly and easily convince you of why it’s the best option for you. Regardless, there are certain tenets of successful weight loss which are (nearly) irrefutable. 

Know where you’re starting from. Take body measurements and weigh yourself.  Knowing this information will give you a baseline to gauge your progress.

Pick a reasonable goal. To be successful, pick a goal you feel certain you can attain within a set amount of time. One pound per week is the general rule of thumb.  

Be accountable. Share your goal with someone else, whether it’s a spouse, or a colleague; begin working with a trainer, or connect with someone with a similar goal in an online forum. They will act as an accountability partner to keep you focused and on-target. 

Eat. Find a diet that works for you. It doesn’t need to come from a current bestseller, just what works for, and feels sustainable to you. 

Move. Besides food, exercise is where potential weight-losers get hung up. Pick an activity you love, and do it. Start slow if you need to, but make a commitment and follow through by getting enough exercise on a regular basis. 

Kick-starting your weight loss efforts with a cleanse or detox can be just what you need to get motivated. With the potential to help you feel better and cleaner—not to mention losing a few pounds right off the bat—Herbal Clean products from QPretox and Simply Slender Master Cleanse to the Fixx and our Premium Detox 7-Day Complete Cleansing System, there’s something for every body.

The Dark Side of of Being Overweight

We hear about it every day: obesity is becoming a major problem in the U.S.  According to the Center for Disease Control, one-third are overweight (not obese), and more than one-third of American adults (35.7 percent, approximately 112 million people) are obese.

In and of itself, obesity is not necessarily the primary issue; rather, obesity-related illnesses are the real concern. According to New York University's Langone Weight Management Center, approximately 300,000 Americans die each year from complications related to obesity, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, some of the leading causes of preventable death.
 

To look at the opposite side of the coin, a weight loss of ten percent of total body weight, is likely to produce health benefits, such as improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugars. In addition to improving your health, maintaining a weight loss is likely to improve your life with increased energy levels and physical mobility, better general mood, higher levels of self-confidence, and improved quality of sleep. 

If 2015 is your year to finally get to your ideal weight, drop down to a smaller pant size, or simply flush the toxins out of your system, jump-start your goals with Herbal Clean’s innovative, safe, and natural products. We stand behind every product with a Money-Back Guarantee—learn more online or at your local GNC store.

The Best Way to Make a Positive Change in Your Life

At the beginning of a new year, approximately half the population will set a goal to accomplish in the coming 12 months.  Beginning the new year with Herbal Clean will help clear your body of toxins, and get your year off to a positive start. Herbal Clean is available online and in a store near you.

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Beginning the new year with Herbal Clean will help clear your body of toxins, and get your year off to a positive start. Herbal Clean is available online and in a store near you. Visit HerbalClean.com and type in your zip code to find the nearest GNC.