Benefits of Lowering Your Body Fat

Joint Health

Simply put, more body fat usually translates to a person being a heavier weight than they should be. Thus, this extra weight puts more stress on your joints with every step you take.  Additionally, fatty foods promote inflammation. That\’s not good.  Reducing intake of fatty, sugary foods can help reduce inflammation. 

Clearer Skin

Having clearer skin isn\’t just about surviving your teenage years.  Eating poorly is a major contributing factor.  We\’ve all seen adults with bad skin.  If you look below the neck, you\’ll notice that many of them are overweight.  Eating greasy, fried, higher fat content foods can lead to unhealthy looking skin.  All the fat and oils have to go somewhere and have to be expelled as well.  It\’s going to try and find a way out anywhere it can.

Heart Health

In simple terms, fat clogs up your veins and arteries making it more difficult for your blood to flow more freely. Your heart has to work harder to keep your blood flowing and getting oxygen and nutrients where it needs to go.  Cutting down on your fat intake and lowering your body fat percentage will take stress off of your heart.  It will also increase your energy levels.  Your doctor will enjoy quantifying the results of your next blood test.  When you work with a personal trainer, they will do a fitness assessment at the start and will check your heart rate.

More Aesthetic Look

The human body has a very distinct shape when lean.  Our skeletal system provides for a shapely design with which our muscles, skin, etc are layered upon.  Ideally, our upper bodies have somewhat of a “V” shape from our shoulders to our waists. A well defined physique will show off muscle mass and have a low body fat percentage.  This tends to be a more preferred appearance for most people.  

Better Mood and Confidence 

There is obviously a vanity play when it comes to having a more aesthetic look.  If people perceive you in a more positive manner, you will feel more confident and be in a better mood.  People like to be around other positive people. It is uplifting for the group. Plus, you get more done, want to do more and continue to ;enter yourself. 

Lower Risk of Disease

As mentioned before, by lowering your body fat percentage, you reduce stress on your heart, joints, and improve your skin.  All of this helps to reduce your risk of disease.  Heart disease can lead to a multitude of diseases.  Joint diseases can lead to a lot of pain and discomfort, as well as limit your ability to participate in some activities when issues flare up.  Reducing your body fat can provide relief and help you avoid many of the most commons issues overweight people develop.

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