A Brave Heart is the inspiring result of a TEDx talk Velasquez gave in 2013, in which she discusses her rare syndrome â sheâs one of only two people in the world known to have it â and the impact itâs had on her life, including the excessive bullying sheâs experienced.
Even modest weight loss can mean big benefits. The good news is that no matter what your weight loss goal is, even a modest weight loss, such as 5 to 10 percent of your total body weight, is likely to produce health benefits, such as improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugars.2.
A low-carb diet is generally used for losing weight. Some low-carb diets may have health benefits beyond weight loss, such as reducing risk factors associated with diabetes and metabolic syndrome. You might choose to follow a low-carb diet because you: Want a diet that restricts certain carbs to help you lose weight.