Why Lose Weight?

Most of us think of being overweight in terms of the impact it has on our appearance, but overweight and obesity are more than just cosmetic problems.

Obesity is a chronic disease, linked to the development of other common, chronic conditions such as:

type 2 diabetes
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
joint pain
sleep apnea
infertility

Aside from the physical and aesthetic effects of being overweight, obesity often takes an emotional toll as well.

The good news is that even modest amounts of weight loss have been proven to significantly reduce the risk of developing one of the over forty health conditions that have been directly attributed to obesity. Losing weight can and will make you look better, feel better, and live longer. The IMC Center for Nutrition & Weight Management is here to help you succeed.