Top 10 reasons to lose just 10% of your body weight

This Week's Tip Top 10 reasons to lose just 10% of your body weight For people who are overweight or obese, the thought of losing dozens or even hundreds of pounds can be daunting. But did you know that dropping just 10 percent of your body weight can result in major improvements for your health and well-being? It may not sound like a lot. In fact, most people trying to lose weight set much loftier goals for themselves, but unrealistic goals can often end in disaster. Why not start with just 10? A 10 percent goal is very doable. That's 20 pounds for someone who weighs 200; 25 pounds for a person whose scale reads 250; and 30 pounds trimmed from a 300-pound person. In a study of more that 3,000 people with pre-diabetes, a five to seven percent weight loss (about 10 pounds for a 200-pound person) lowered the incidence of type 2 diabetes by nearly 60 percent. Here are the top 10 health benefits you can expect after dropping just a few pounds, along with some simple tips to get you on your way. Read Full Article More Tips for People with Diabetes   Diabetes Friendly Recipe Mole Sauce This traditional Mexican sauce is spicy and goes well with Chef Meg's Cocoa-Crusted Pork Tenderloin. Get the Recipe See More Lower-Carb Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 10  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 42.3 Total Fat: 0.7 g Cholesterol: 0.0 mg Sodium: 123.6 mg Total Carbs: 8.6 g   Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g Protein: 2.1 g View full nutritional breakdown of Mole Sauce by ingredient     From Our Diabetes Community People with Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Have trouble Processing Fats (Secrets of Success) points, points , points (Team Forum) More Secrets of Success... More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy