If weight loss was one of your top resolutions this year, you are not alone.

Weight loss, starting an exercise program and smoking cessation are the three top resolutions annually. Many times, it’s less about how your clothes fit, and more about the health benefits that go with it.

We spoke with Registered Nurse Practitioner Ed Neuzil, of Allergy, Sinus and Asthma Family Health Center about how having a few extra pounds can greatly affect your ability to simply breathe.