In the complex world we live in today, the conversation about weight is surrounded by a variety of mixed messages. For many people, the word “weight” is even accompanied by feelings of shame, discomfort and anxiety, making the conversation about its impact on health a lot more difficult to have.
However, this conversation should not be overlooked! If you struggle with these topics, know that there is value in addressing your concerns with your doctor and trusted loves ones. Weight plays a significant role in your overall physical and mental well-being, so it’s important to address the subject appropriately.
Weight and its Impact on Health
Why does having the conversation about weight and health REALLY matter? For your HEALTH! It’s an important factor in how your overall body functions – including, but not limited to, these key areas:
- Circulatory System – Affects blood pressure, circulation, inflammation, cholesterol and heart health
- Brain – Affects your overall mental well-being and the risk of anxiety, depression and eating disorders
- Gastrointestinal System – Affects digestive system health and risks for gallstones and acid reflux
- Reproduction – Affects fertility and overall healthy function of the reproductive system
- Respiratory System – Increases risk for sleep apnea and other respiratory concerns
- Muscles/Joints – Increases strain on muscles and joints, possibly causing pain in those areas
- Risk for Other Disease – Includes diabetes, heart disease and some cancers
If you or someone you know struggles with weight, know that you are not alone. Approaching the subject can certainly be difficult, but the YWM Campaign is here to help! It matters for your HEALTH, so it’s important that we start the conversation.
To learn more about why your weight matters, please CLICK HERE.
Take the Your Weight Matters Challenge!
If you’re ready to take the next step on your journey and start the conversation about weight and health today, we encourage you to take the YWM challenge! By taking the challenge, you can learn more about starting the conversation and even receive excellent educational resources to help you along your journey, including:
- A FREE Campaign toolkit, packed with information on nutrition, weight-loss options and more
- A FREE subscription to Your Weight Matters Weekly
- Alerts from us as we release new educational resources such as our Health and Wellness Guide!
To take the challenge today, please CLICK HERE.
