Losing weight has many health benefits and you don't need to lose that much weight to achieve them.Research shows that losing just 5% to 10% of your body weight may improve mental§ health and reduce vour risk ofcardiovascular disease and certain cancers. Weight loss may also improve your sleep, raise self-esteem and energy.Learning to balance healthy eating and physical activity can help you lose weight more easily and keep it off.Maintaining your ideal body weight is tough, no matter where you