Don 't step on that.
Why not?
It 'll make you cry.
To see how losing weight can bring about unexpected
benefits that 'll surprise you.
Stay tuned.
Losing weight can contribute to your health and happiness in unexpected ways.
Besides the pain, discomfort and fatigue many of us have to contend with being overweight.
Let 's take a look at those unexpected weight loss benefits:
#. You 'll Save More Money and Earn More.
When you 're dealing with a fibro flare-up
the last thing on your mind is going shopping and preparing a home-cooked meal.
It 's so easy to pop into your local fast-food restaurant and pick something up on the fly.
Or, how about the habit of consoling yourself as you wolf down a pint
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#. You 'll Recognize Faces Better.
No more awkward moments when you 're out in
public trying to recall a person 's name.
Swedish researchers found that the ability
to remember faces improves in overweight women as they shed pounds.
The researchers speculate that the weight loss makes the brain better equipped to access
stored information.
This is great news for you the fibromyalgia
survivor.
A big part of dealing with your syndrome is
the cognitive and emotional side of the illness.
If memory and accessing those memories improves
with weight loss you 're more likely to see an improvement in your cognitive ability.
#. You 'll Be Happier.
As you start to shed those unwanted pounds
your self-image improves.
When your self-esteem gets better you have
more periods of time when you 're content with yourself. Knowing that your weight loss is creating both physical and psychological changes for
the better brings about a greater sense of happiness. Researchers in the Netherlands found that those people who were overweight were significantly
more likely to experience bouts of