If we were honest, many of us would say that we would like to be a pound lighter. It’s a weight loss goal that seems achievable—even dieticians say we can lose that much in a matter of weeks—and it will almost certainly lead to a looser waistline and greater confidence. But, much more importantly, losing just 7 pounds could have a significant impact on your health.
Duane Mellor, a researcher and professor of nutrition at Aston University School of Medicine, says that losing an extra half stone brings many immediate benefits for most people. “You can have big improvements in metabolic health and joint health and a lower risk of disease with relatively little weight loss,” says Mellor. “If you can lose half
