He's always been a big guy 6'3" 350lbs. He carries a lot of extra weight in his mid section. I love him the way he is but but I'm concerned about his health. He has a desk job, is not very active and eats a lot of processed food and greasy food. He's a single dad who works hard, almost too hard sometimes...he's stressed out a lot of the time. He feeds his kids healthy food but he doesn't eat it for some reason. When we order pizza on the weekends, I always put up a fuss to get a veggie one because I know it will most likley be his one and only serving of veggies for that week. He's 31 and I think it's time he took better care of himself and it really bothers me when I see him eating fast food and junk. He doesn't have a lot of time to be active but all I'm asking for is for him to eat better. We don't live together so I can't really control what is going in the fridge. Is there just some way I can convince him to eat better and take better care of himself before it's too late
2007-10-09 19:07:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It's a rough thing. Isn't it? My husband has had weight issues off and on most of his life. I have noticed that when he puts on weight it is usually because he is stressed.
The best thing you can do is love him. You need to somehow get it in his head that you need him to be around a long time, his kids need him around, and that his health is important.
Maybe you could start by getting him more active. Go out for walks, throw a frisbee or football around. Do active things when you go out instead of going out for dinner.
It's hard not to get frustrated and sound that way when you're talking to him, I bet. I know I have had that problem.
You could always offer to cook him dinner a couple of times a week. That way you know he is getting something healthy. He would probably eat it too since you took the time to do it.
2007-10-09 19:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by Figment 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can convince him to get a check up, this might scare him straight.
A blood panel, cholesterol & blood pressure check will reveal issues - and with that description of lyfestyle & weight there will most likely be some issues.
Telling someone you're concerned about their weight doesn't work anymore. For every overweight person, there's at least a handful of people who will surround them & tell them they're just fine - all in the name of "not hurting feelings".
It's to the point that society at large has been brainwashed to accept unhealthy & apathetic habits concerning personal health & well being. If anyone points out anything having to do with obesity, they're suddenly called 'shallow' or cruel.
People need to understand - if you don't take care of yourself, you're going to have problems.
If you don't make changes, you're going to die.
2007-10-09 19:27:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have the right attitude about being concerned for his health rather than his appearance. I think you can talk to him, not in a nagging way, but with concern and express your fears and concerns for him. Remember to make him feel positive and encourage him; making him feel negative would make him feel more depressed and less able to take care of himself.
2007-10-09 19:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be awesom if both of you cna work out together and it will be fun, and it also equals to spending time together ;)
2007-10-09 19:14:20 · answer #4 · answered by KittyMeowGrrrr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to introduce healthy lifestyle and proper food diet...
2007-10-09 19:12:38 · answer #5 · answered by G Les 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋