{"id":4321,"date":"2022-05-11T22:51:23","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T22:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/?p=4321"},"modified":"2026-07-24T13:22:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:22:48","slug":"what-a-5-weight-loss-can-do-for-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/what-a-5-weight-loss-can-do-for-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"What a 5% weight loss can do for your health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sws_supernormalaction\"><button on=\"tap:superwebshare-lightbox\" class=\"superwebshare_normal_button1 superwebshare-button-lg superwebshare-button-default superwebshare_prompt superwebshare_button_svg\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color: #0a0000;\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"superwebshare-svg\"  fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M789.86,323.67c91.79,0,164.25-72.46,164.25-164.25S881.64,0,789.86,0S625.6,72.46,625.6,164.25c0,4.83,0,14.49,0,24.15L306.76,371.98c-24.15-24.15-57.97-33.82-96.62-33.82c-91.79,0-164.25,72.46-164.25,164.25s72.46,164.25,164.25,164.25c38.65,0,72.46-14.49,96.62-33.82L625.6,821.26c0,9.66,0,14.49,0,19.32c0,86.96,72.46,159.42,159.42,159.42s159.42-72.46,159.42-159.42s-67.63-159.42-154.59-159.42c-33.82,0-67.63,9.66-96.62,33.82L374.4,526.57c0-9.66,0-19.32,0-24.15s0-14.49,0-24.15l318.84-188.41C717.39,314.01,751.21,323.67,789.86,323.67z\" \/><\/svg><span>Share<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to shed 30 pounds? 50? Perhaps you&#8217;re thinking about a higher figure. Starting with a small, attainable amount, regardless of your eventual weight-loss target, is a good technique for keeping motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only will it make sticking to your weight-loss strategy simpler but lowering just 5% of your body weight \u2014 or 10 pounds for a 200-pound individual \u2014 will also have significant health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article will show you how a 5% weight loss can improve your health. Let\u2019s check it out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-weight-loss-improves-heart-health\"><strong>Weight loss improves heart health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/smiling-fitness-woman-top-leggings-takes-break-after-training-holds-bottle-water-wipes-sweat-with-towel_273609-30313.jpg\" alt=\"Weight loss improves heart health\" class=\"wp-image-880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/smiling-fitness-woman-top-leggings-takes-break-after-training-holds-bottle-water-wipes-sweat-with-towel_273609-30313.jpg 626w, https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/smiling-fitness-woman-top-leggings-takes-break-after-training-holds-bottle-water-wipes-sweat-with-towel_273609-30313-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Losing weight can help your heart by lowering artery pressure, which means your heart won&#8217;t have to work as hard to pump blood throughout your body. Lower blood pressure and levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol \u2014 the &#8220;bad&#8221; sort of cholesterol that raises your risk of heart disease \u2014 are the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you lose weight through diet and exercise or weight-loss surgery like metabolic surgery, you&#8217;ll receive benefits regardless. Researchers looked at the impact of weight reduction surgery on obese people who either had surgery or lost weight by changing their lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reduces-stroke-risk\"><strong>Reduces stroke risk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excess weight raises blood pressure, which raises the chance of a stroke. This is due to the fact that high blood pressure puts a load on your blood vessels, making them stiffer and more prone to clotting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aids-in-the-control-of-blood-sugar-and-diabetes\"><strong>Aids in the control of blood sugar and diabetes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/young-attractive-fitness-girl-jogging_176420-824.jpg\" alt=\"Aids in the control of blood sugar and diabetes\" class=\"wp-image-634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/young-attractive-fitness-girl-jogging_176420-824.jpg 626w, https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/young-attractive-fitness-girl-jogging_176420-824-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Losing weight increases insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes. Excess body fat creates an increase in adipose tissue, which causes inflammation and impairs insulin&#8217;s ability to regulate blood sugar levels. Weight loss lowers adipose tissue, allowing the body to better manage blood sugar. You also don&#8217;t need to shed a lot of weight to notice results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reduces-joint-pain\"><strong>Reduces joint pain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joints can become stressed, injured, and irritated as a result of excess weight, although decreasing weight can help<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reason for this is probably due to how quickly joints wear down when they are subjected to added stress from being overweight: you feel discomfort and stiffness in the joint as the smooth surface at the ends of bones, or cartilage, becomes damaged and worn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"high-quality-sleep\"><strong>High quality sleep<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/appealing-long-haired-woman-sleeping-morning-inspired-ginger-girl-lying-bed_197531-14205.jpg\" alt=\"High quality sleep\" class=\"wp-image-1562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/appealing-long-haired-woman-sleeping-morning-inspired-ginger-girl-lying-bed_197531-14205.jpg 626w, https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/appealing-long-haired-woman-sleeping-morning-inspired-ginger-girl-lying-bed_197531-14205-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleep apnea, a disease characterized by interrupted breathing while sleeping, is more common among overweight adults. Excess weight can cause fat deposits in the neck, obstructing your airways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have sleep apnea, decreasing weight is unlikely to completely fix the problem. In moderately obese people, decreasing merely 10% to 15% of their body weight can improve sleep quality and lower the severity of sleep apnea. Losing weight might be helpful, but in this case we also recommend you seek medical help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weight-loss-increases-energy-levels\"><strong>Weight loss increases energy levels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weight loss can enhance sleep, so you may feel more invigorated during the day. Excess weight makes it more difficult for your body to move. As a result, losing weight implies using less energy to move. It also boosts your energy levels by improving your respiratory function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember that to achieve good and efficient results when it comes to losing weight, you must cultivate healthy habits, which means a balanced diet and a solid workout routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"footnote_referrer\"><a role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" onclick=\"footnote_moveToReference_4321_1('footnote_plugin_reference_4321_1_1');\" onkeypress=\"footnote_moveToReference_4321_1('footnote_plugin_reference_4321_1_1');\" ><sup id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_4321_1_1\" class=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text\">[1]<\/sup><\/a><span id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_4321_1_1\" class=\"footnote_tooltip\"><em>10 benefits of losing weight: How shedding just 5% of your body weight may improve your blood sugar, self-esteem, and sex drive<\/em>. (2020). Insider. <span class=\"footnote_url_wrap\">https:\/\/www.insider.com\/benefits-of-losing-weight<\/span><\/span><\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_4321_1_1').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_4321_1_1', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"footnote_referrer\"><a role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" onclick=\"footnote_moveToReference_4321_1('footnote_plugin_reference_4321_1_2');\" onkeypress=\"footnote_moveToReference_4321_1('footnote_plugin_reference_4321_1_2');\" ><sup id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_4321_1_2\" class=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text\">[2]<\/sup><\/a><span id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_4321_1_2\" class=\"footnote_tooltip\">What a 5% Weight Loss Can Do for Your Health. (2020). Nourish by WebMD.&nbsp;&#x2026; <span class=\"footnote_tooltip_continue\"  onclick=\"footnote_moveToReference_4321_1('footnote_plugin_reference_4321_1_2');\">Continue reading<\/span><\/span><\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_4321_1_2').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_4321_1_2', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you like this article? Share it with your friends and follow us on social media!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And visit <a href=\"https:\/\/metrobrazil.com\/\">Metro Brazil\u2019s official website<\/a> to keep up with our news and products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related on our blog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/maintaining-weight-loss\/\">Maintaining Weight Loss<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/how-to-follow-a-healthy-diet\/\">How to Follow a Healthy Diet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/what-are-aerobic-exercises-and-their-benefits\/\">What are Aerobic Exercises and Their Benefits?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why start with a small weight-loss goal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting with a small, attainable amount helps keep you motivated and makes sticking to the plan simpler, whatever your eventual target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does losing weight help the heart?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It lowers artery pressure so the heart does not have to work as hard to pump blood, which results in lower blood pressure and lower LDL cholesterol, the type that raises heart disease risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does weight loss affect blood sugar?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Losing weight increases insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes, which is why it plays a role in blood sugar control.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"speaker-mute footnotes_reference_container\"> <div class=\"footnote_container_prepare\"><p><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"footnote_reference_container_label pointer\" onclick=\"footnote_expand_collapse_reference_container_4321_1();\">References<\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"footnote_reference_container_collapse_button\" style=\"\" onclick=\"footnote_expand_collapse_reference_container_4321_1();\">[<a id=\"footnote_reference_container_collapse_button_4321_1\">+<\/a>]<\/span><\/p><\/div> <div id=\"footnote_references_container_4321_1\" style=\"display: none;\"><table class=\"footnotes_table footnote-reference-container\"><caption class=\"accessibility\">References<\/caption> <tbody> \r\n\r\n<tr class=\"footnotes_plugin_reference_row\"> <th scope=\"row\" class=\"footnote_plugin_index_combi pointer\"  onclick=\"footnote_moveToAnchor_4321_1('footnote_plugin_tooltip_4321_1_1');\"><a id=\"footnote_plugin_reference_4321_1_1\" class=\"footnote_backlink\"><span class=\"footnote_index_arrow\">&#8593;<\/span>1<\/a><\/th> <td class=\"footnote_plugin_text\"><em>10 benefits of losing weight: How shedding just 5% of your body weight may improve your blood sugar, self-esteem, and sex drive<\/em>. 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