While most therapists will encourage having a positive body image regardless of your weight, it has been long believed that losing weight improves your mental health. Here’s how:
1. Reduces social anxiety
Losing weight and getting fitter can help you feel less anxious in social settings, dramatically reducing your social anxiety and improving your mental health.
2. Boosts self-esteem and confidence
Another way losing weight can improve your mental health is by boosting your self-esteem and confidence. Losing weight can make you feel better about your appearance, boosting confidence and self-esteem. It also makes you develop a more positive body and self-image. According to 2014 research, weight loss is often associated with consistent mood, self-worth, and body image improvements.
3. Improves symptoms of depression
Most obese individuals or those who feel unhappy with their weight are more likely to become depressed. This can affect your eating habit, causing you to gain more weight or lose it. If you turn to food for comfort when you’re depressed over your body image, this can lead to further guilt and upset. Excessive weight gain can also put you at risk of developing many chronic conditions that contribute to depression and other mental health issues.
Studies have shown that weight loss plans focus on the self-regulation of emotions to improve mood and prevent compensatory eating. This will make you feel more positive, optimistic and alleviate symptoms of depression you could be experiencing. Weight loss can also reduce your risk of developing conditions that usually contribute to mental health issues.
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