🍎 Today’s Health Tip ~ Losing a Little Means a Lot

In a statement that will surprise zero people: Losing weight is tough. . . . We’ve got happy news  . . . shedding just five percent of your body weight is enough to decrease total body fat, visceral fat (the dangerous kind that hugs your organs), and liver fat. Plus, it can also lower your blood pressure and improve your insulin sensitivity, reports a new study in the journal Cell Metabolism. . . . So for those times you might be frustrated (maybe you’re down four pounds instead of the 40 pounds you were hoping for), remember this: Meaningful change takes time. Keep your non-scale victories in sight, and consider all the ways your small improvements have already done your body good. Here, five more reasons to be proud of every pound lost. (Author: Jessica Migala / Life by Daily Burn).