You'll Be Less Likely to Get Inflammatory Conditions
Fat—especially belly fat—is filled with cells that release pro-inflammatory substances into your body, which means your immune system is too busy to fight off other types of inflammation. This increases your risk of anything with an -itis (arthritis, dermatitis, colitis). Lose weight and you'll see many of the aches, pains, rashes, and other discomforts subside.
You'll Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
Being obese increases your risk of at least seven types of cancer: bowel, breast, gall bladder, kidney, pancreatic, throat, and uterine. In fact, your risk of developing one of these cancers is approximately 40 percent higher than if you maintained a healthy weight, according to Cancer Research UK. The reason? That same chronic inflammation I mentioned before.
Your Heart Will Be Stronger
Excess fat around your heart or lining your blood vessels makes blood flow difficult and increases your risk of a heart attack. says Peeke. But as you lose weight, blood flow becomes easier, lowering your risk of heart disease.
You'll Have a Better Quality of Life
A healthy weight doesn't just increase the amount of years you're on this earth—it makes you better able to enjoy them. That means two decades of doctor's appointments, medical treatments, living with pain, and being out of breath—instead of, say, running around outside with your kids.

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