The Impact of Weight Loss: Physical, Psychological, and Health Effects

This report delves into the multifaceted effects of weight loss, examining both the physical and psychological impacts on individuals. It begins by defining obesity and overweight and highlighting the associated health risks. The report then explores the physical and psychological benefits of weight loss, such as reduced health risks (heart disease, diabetes, etc.), improved confidence, and enhanced mental well-being. It also addresses the adverse health impacts of rapid weight loss, including skin sagging, hormonal changes, and metabolic issues, emphasizing the importance of a cautious and supervised approach. The report concludes by reiterating the essential need for a proper medical supervisor to minimize potential adverse effects and improve the quality of life and health. The report references several studies and online resources to support its findings.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Physical and psychological impact .................................................................................................1
Adverse health impact after loosing weight ....................................................................................1
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................2
REFERENCES ...............................................................................................................................3

INTRODUCTION
Obesity and overweight is defined as the accumulation of excessive fat which impairs the
health of individual (Forman & et.al., 2016). It is one of the most challenging aspect as it leads to
several chronic and life harming diseases. The report will discuss the several impact of loosing
weight so that its significance and impact can be understood.
Physical and psychological impact
Being overweight not only influences the physical health of an individual but also leads
to psychological disturbances such as stress, loneliness due to bullying and inferiority
complexes. The weight loss can reduce the health risks such as heart diseases, diabetes, blood
pressure, cholesterol and mobility issues. The overweight people are often bullied for their lower
stamina and difficulty in mobility (Ciarrochi, Harris & Bailey, 2015). The regular criticism due
to physical appearance also makes them highly vulnerable to depression. On loosing weight
people become more confident regarding their appearance and healthy living. It improves their
mental as well as physical well being.
After loosing weight people are able to handle the situation with more positivity. They
begin to follow the active and healthy lifestyle which is full of enthusiasm and energy. Another
significant benefit which is observed after reducing weight is that people become more flexible.
They can easily perform routine activities such as running, bending similar to other people
(Anastasiou & et.al., 2015). For instance the people who are obese are not able to walk even a
few miles because their stamina is very low thus they cannot engage in physical workouts or
games. After loosing weight such physical challenges are completely diminished and risk of
obesity related diseases is also eliminated.
Adverse health impact after loosing weight
It has been observed that either due to health perspective or due to psychological pressure
from others regarding appearance people tend to adopt methods which helps them to shed their
weight too quickly. Thus it is also possible that after loosing weight instead of being healthy the
condition of people may deteriorate. The most commonly observed rapid changes in body after
loosing weight are skin sagging, rapid and uneven weight gain in various body parts, hormonal
changes and several issues related to skin, metabolism and weaken immune system (Thapoung,
2015).
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After loosing significant amount of weight people may not feel hunger and this can affect
their metabolism. As a result of these adverse implications skin sagging, fatigue, nutrient
deficiency and insomnia. In certain cases the skin sagging is so much sever that after loosing
weight people may appear more obese than earlier (Kolata, 2016). It further leads to depression
and other mental disorders. Thus it is essential that weight loose activities must be performed
with suitable care.
CONCLUSION
From the report it can be concluded that reducing weight is highly essential and it must
be accomplished under proper medical supervisor so that its adverse impact are not identified.
The report has explained the different possibilities and impact of loosing weight so that quality
of life and health can be improved.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Anastasiou, C. A., & et.al., (2015). Weight loss maintenance in relation to locus of control: The
MedWeight study. Behaviour research and therapy, 71, 40-44.
Ciarrochi, J., Harris, R., & Bailey, A. (2015). The Weight Escape: Stop fad dieting, start losing
weight and reshape your life using cutting-edge psychology. Hachette UK.
Forman, E. M., & et.al., (2016). Acceptance‐based versus standard behavioral treatment for
obesity: Results from the mind your health randomized controlled trial. Obesity, 24(10),
2050-2056.
Kolata, G., 2016. After ‘The Biggest Loser,’their bodies fought to regain weight. The New York
Times, 2.
Online
Thapoung, K., 2015. 3 Surprising Things That Happen When You Lose a Lot of Weight Quickly.
[Online]. Accessed through <https://www.marieclaire.com/health-fitness/a13796/lose-
weight-too-fast-side-effects/>
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