2007-06-27 07:01:32 · 21 answers · asked by Tom C 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I would suggest doing it with her. Go for a walk together, cook healthy foods with her, and compliment her GREATLY when it looks as though she has lost some weight.
2007-06-27 07:04:47 · answer #1 · answered by egking_mph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very sensative subject especially to a women. What I would do is get gym memberships for both of you so that you're spending quality time with each other and at the same time you're both getting into shape. If you two live together try living a healthier lifestyle such as the foods you eat etc. It's always easier to lose weight when you have someone right there with you. Even if you dont need to lose weight its something for ya'll to do together.
2007-06-27 07:08:14 · answer #2 · answered by who knowwsss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her you need a workout buddy, and ask if she would help by working out with you. Then be faithful--meet at a certain location every morning, or whenever, at a certain time, and if it's outside, have a backup plan for bad weather--some schools let people walk in their gyms, and Wal-Mart even encourages it. This way, she's doing you a favor, you get to spend time together, and there's no criticism.
2007-06-27 07:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You CAN'T. Trust me, women are too sensitive to take "constructive" criticism about their weight, no matter how well-meaning you are.
About the only way you can motivate her is to lead by example. Start eating healthy yourself, invite her to exercise with you, and make it sound really fun and healthy.
Decide right now if you can love an overweight women or not. If she struggles with weight now, it will only get harder after she's had children and is getting older.
2007-06-27 07:07:41 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's tough. Would she believe you if you said you felt a bit sluggish or chunky and then asked her to start walking with you for motivation?
if not, this is what worked for one of my girlfriends when she wanted to convince her boyfriend. She started going to the gym, and then after a few times she said there was this guy that was hitting on her, and he was being just creepy enough about it that she couldn't exactly tell him off, but didn't want to come back alone.
He was just possesive and protective enough to start going with her.
2007-06-27 07:12:34 · answer #5 · answered by sweetfix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try to see if she'd like to join a health club with you, but I would not come out and say, "hey, you've gained weight and need to work out." She won't do it unless she wants to. Many times we gain weight without knowing it until we try to put on our little black dress or favorite jeans.
2007-06-27 07:04:58 · answer #6 · answered by nita5267 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her on nice walks through the park, and start walking places instead of driving, simple little things, but do them a lot, you know? And she'll loose weight without realizing it. (:
2007-06-27 07:16:15 · answer #7 · answered by Haley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her your concerned about her health, not just in the here and now, but for the future. Being overweight can have a huge impact on quality of life as you age.
2007-06-27 07:08:26 · answer #8 · answered by GDBear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make it a team effort. I'm sure you could use a good workout too!!!
Get her motivated to run in a race for charity with you.
2007-06-27 07:04:19 · answer #9 · answered by Jayne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her on athletic dates, go to the gym with her, go for walks but then challenge her for a run... Also encourage her every step of the way!!
2007-06-27 07:05:41 · answer #10 · answered by cheercate93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋