Rx Health and Wellness Weight Loss Clinic of Owasso, Oklahoma would like to share some knowledge on the importance of why someone should lose weight. Unfortunately, our society has placed an importance on body image for the wrong reasons. That image may not be healthy at the very least, and downright life threatening at the very most. Aesthetic reasons for weight loss are just that, superficial. Instead of focusing solely on the image aspect, it behooves us to look at the health aspect. Healthy weight loss looks like many things to many people, but one thing is certain. When done correctly, your quality of life will improve dramatically. Nagging issues become a thing of the past, and serious issues go from a possibility, to an improbability. The way we feel about ourselves, internally and externally, experiences a positive change. Positive changes can lead to many things such as a longer, healthier, and happier life.
Other reasons to lose weight are to combat or prevent health issues. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the list of risks of being overweight includes: diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, cancer, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, fatty liver disease, kidney disease, and pregnancy problems. This list is by no means exhaustive but provide a scary picture of the risks facing an overweight person. In 2017, heart disease and cancer provide the #1 and #2 spots respectively in leading causes of death. To round out the NIDDK’s list of risks, stroke came in at #5, and diabetes at #6. Between males and females, the rankings are near similar. As evidenced by these statistics, a good reason on why someone should lose weight is to decrease the likelihood of experiencing high-risk complications from being overweight or obese. Rx Health and Wellness Weight Loss Clinic of Owasso, Oklahoma, our goal is to look for signs of these risks and help to mitigate their probability. We understand that preventing a disease is vastly easier than trying to combat one. Our expertise is at your disposal.
Quality of life is another important aspect of why someone should lose weight. Socrates put it best – “It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” We wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment. To not know the physical limitations of our bodies is a sad reality when it comes to being overweight. To be able to keep up with our children, enjoy outdoor activities, partake in grueling and character-defining events, or do things we loved to do as children ourselves each require a certain amount of capability that is diminished when a person is overweight or obese. Our happiness may be diminished by feeling uncomfortable doing something that was once enjoyable like going to the beach, for a jog or walk, or to the park. At Rx Health and Wellness Weight Loss Clinic of Owasso, Oklahoma, we do not want you to compromise your sense of happiness or wellbeing. We make your health our priority and want to make sure that you have all of the tools available to you to maximize your potential for success.
Rx Health and Wellness Weight Loss Clinic is located in Owasso, Oklahoma. Our goal is to provide the highest quality care and direction for our patients who desire to lose weight and live a happier, healthier life. We create customized weight loss plans based upon various factors with your goals and health in mind.
Rx Health and Wellness | Weight Loss Clinic | Owasso, OK
11560 N 135th E Ave, Ste. 101
Owasso, OK 74055
To schedule an appointment, please call:
918-553-1188
