Why weight loss works so quickly
Reduced blood volume, lower sympathetic tone, and improved insulin sensitivity all lower vascular resistance.
The waist bonus
Every inch off the waist is worth roughly 1 mmHg for most adults with central obesity.
Blood Pressure and Metabolic Health
April 21, 2026
Losing 5% of body weight typically drops systolic blood pressure by 5 mmHg. Losing 10% drops it further — often enough to leave the medication threshold.
Track waist — it moves faster than BMI.
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