Why
lose weight?
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Appearance: People may feel that if they lose weight, they will look
more attractive then before, fitter, or healthier.
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Confidence and body image: People with Over weight
or obesity may feel uncomfortable about their appearance.
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Overall health: Maintaining an appropriate weight can help to boost
overall health and prevent diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
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Specific conditions: Symptoms of sleep apnea or type 2 diabetes, for example,
may improve or go away when a person loses excess weight.
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Fitness: A weight-loss program that involves exercise can leave a
person feeling fitter, with more energy and stamina
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Sports competitions: In some sports, such as boxing, an individual may seek to
control their weight so that they can stay in their existing weight category.
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Fertility: Fertility treatment appears to be more effective in women
with obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) if they lose some weight
before treatment.
