Saturday, May 16, 2009

weight and energy levels

It is sometimes difficult to assess your own energy levels as this is a very subjective sensation. Do you get tired i n the middle of the day and sometimes fight narcolepsy at meetings? Do you find yourself having difficulty getting out of bed in the morning? Do you come home from work and pass out on the couch watching tv?

Being overweight most certainly will decrease energy levels and almost every one of our patients tells us that their energy levels improve dramatically when the weight loss is substantial. Sleep apnea, which can increase daytime fatigue/narcolepsy, will also improve with weight loss.

During the walking tours I have been on, it is also clear that the overweight people are having difficulty keeping up with the pack.

From improved cardiopulmoanary conditioning to reduction in sleep apnea to being able to exercise more aggressively, losing weight is your ticket to more energy.

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