This week I had a patient present for followup and he has lost over 60 pounds in 10 weeks. He started the program weighing over 400 pounds and one one his major symptoms of the morbid obesity was very poor energy levels. Even though he still obviously has many pounds to lose, his 60 pound weight loss has caused him to feel a much heightened level of energy.
We have heard this many times from patients that their weight loss produces a very dramatic increase in their energy levels. As a person gains weight, the lessening of the energy levels may go unnoticed as it is gradual ans subtle. However, over a period of time, the person becomes more and more tired. This becomes a negative vicious cycle, because as the energy levels fall, the person is less apt to have the energy to go out and exercise, further worsening the weight situation. Conversely, when one loses the weight, the person does have the "get up and go" to start burning off more of those calories, thereby accelerating the weight loss.
Assess your energy levels and if not up to the level you would like, keep working on the weight loss so you can get that energy back!
Non medical note: saw a Helen Hunt picture last night with Matthew Broderick and Colin Firth. She is a great actress!!! 2 stethoscopes up for performance!
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I agree! I think energy as well as mood are improved with weight loss efforts and summer is a great time for more energy!!!
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