Weight management is a process that involves making long-term lifestyle changes to maintain a healthy weight. It can help prevent diseases and control cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar.
Weight management strategies include:
Eating healthy: Eating a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Increasing physical activity: Regular exercise, such as brisk walking, can help with weight management
Tracking weight: Developing a way to track weight over time to identify an ideal body weight
Setting realistic goals: Committing to lose weight and setting realistic goals can help with weight management
Reducing stress: Stress-reduction techniques, such as diaphragmatic breathing, can help with weight management
A healthy weight is important for
overall health. Being overweight or obese can increase the risk of developing serious health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, gallstones, breathing problems, and certain cancers.
