There is NO downside to losing weight. The benefits of the increased self esteem and increased energy levels are well documented.
What is not so well publicised is how much money you can SAVE when you get control of your eating habits.
BY GETTING CONTROL OF YOUR MIND!!
When I lost over 100 pounds my monthly budget was very happy! I saved over $200.00 per month on fast food, processed crap, buffets....etc.
I am also saving $120.00 a month on prescription meds I no longer need to take. No insulin, no blood pressure...Nothing!
Clothes cost less as I can now buy off the rack, no tailoring, no plus size surcharges!
Also I cannot put a dollar figure on increased productivity due to increased self esteem and energy.
The economic impact just in dollars I can count will be many, many thousands of dollars a year!!!