i really want her to enjoy herself there, because there are mostly water-activities there.. we're going on president's week.. how can i help her to i guess "get skinnier" by then.. to the point where she'll want to get into a bathing suit??? i don't want to go if she won't be having a good time.. please help! thanks!
2007-01-14 14:09:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Well, to help her, you could suggest joining a gym or working out together with her. I know you won't be able to do anything hard core considering she is overweight, but you can start slow. taking walks together, doing something like pilates, and there are always beginner classes at gyms that you can take together. Also offer to go on a diet with her. If you get excited about it so will she. It helps if you have someone encouraging you to lose weight. And even if she doesn't lose that much weight by the time you and your family go to the bahamas she will feel better about herself bc she has started to lose weight and also, just a little fact, working out produces endorphins which are like a natural high. they make you feel good about yourself. hope you have fun in the bahamas.
2007-01-14 15:17:45 · answer #1 · answered by loveablegirlybg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm over weight but I have a bathing suit that has a sort of draping or a skirt around the bottom and it covers my stomach. To hell with the rest. Those people don't know her and WILL NEVER see her again anyway. It will be hard to find a bathing suit now-I think. But go shopping with her and help find one that she feels comfortable in. If not, then try doing other things with her that make her feel comfortable. Because it is a FAMILY vacation. Have a great time though! Wish I was going to the Bahamas. Anyone want to take me there????
2007-01-14 14:29:38 · answer #2 · answered by texasblueslady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't make her lose weight, she has to do that on her own & she doesn't need to lose weight in order to have fun. She doesn't have to get into a bathing suit. You can ask her to wear something comfortable for her during water sports. Let her decide, don't push her because if you pressure her, she will definitely not have a good time because of you. You will just make her more insecure by saying things about her weight, so the best thing is to not say anything, let her decide what she's comfortable with & what to wear. That's the way to have fun, who cares if she can't get into bathing suit, alot of people have the same problem but enforcing the issue will just cause stress & frustration. Just focus on the vacation & have fun. Don't let your mom's weight problem become your problem.
2007-01-14 14:43:11 · answer #3 · answered by sugarBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's nice that you're concerned about your mom and want her to have a good time. But you can't really help anyone to "get skinny;" it's something we have to do on our own. You could help prepare meals and suggest salads, fruit, veggies, etc. But do be careful not to make your mom feel bad about her weight. Lands' End catalog has a lot of bathing suits that they call "forgiving." All different styles for various body shapes -- they are quite fashionable. You might want to help her choose one that she is comfortable in. Good luck, and have a great trip!
2007-01-14 14:18:01 · answer #4 · answered by meatpiemum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you all need to go to JAMAICA to the HEDONISM RESORT
a nude resort where you can even go to dinner nude
any time any where
we were there at christmas and I never had so much fun in my life.
never went nude before but when I saw very over weight americans just walking around like it was nothing. WOW did my clothes come off. I am 5'3 and weigh over 200lbs so you can imagine I was actually one of the thinner ladies.
I never wear a bathing suit out at the the regular beach so I know how she feels.
SO GO where its all ok and fun to be who you are!
2007-01-14 14:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by 3cents 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That should be your mom's choice. Has she said she won't enjoy herself? Perhaps she wouldn't enjoy water sports anyway. Diff people enjoy diff aspects of the same things. If you were to talk to your mom about what you said above, you'd probably hurt her feelings and make her feel self conscious.
If your mom wants to lose weight badly, she will find a way.
Enjoy your vacation.
2007-01-14 14:42:25 · answer #6 · answered by Happy Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy her a bathing suit that will cover her body...
such as board shorts and a shirt....
and if she complains about the style, then tell her that these days, being practical is in...then explain to her how practical her suit is
show her this article about why it is cool to have a functional, practical bathing suit rather than just a fashionable one..
http://wehow.ehow.com/how_2019428_guarantee-bathing-suit-beachproof-girls.html
2007-01-14 18:19:03 · answer #7 · answered by want2knowsoon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rather then try to get you mom "skinny" why not find some swimming shorts and tank top that she will be comfortable in. There are alot of other things to swim in other than swimming suits.
2007-01-14 14:13:45 · answer #8 · answered by cascadeknee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If will not hurt her feelings/offend her, the two of you could start walking (it's a great way to loose weight). And maybe start exercising together.
2007-01-14 14:17:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey adults go on vacation to relax, let her do what she wants. its her vacation also. if u want to have fun with ur mom try doing some of the things she wants to do. she works hard and needs a break.
2007-01-14 14:15:52 · answer #10 · answered by jesse james 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋