health. Please help. Thanks
2007-12-29 16:10:20 · 15 answers · asked by KayleeR 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Tell her you were thinking of trying to lose weight and you were wondering what she does to keep that magnificent figure--then tell her, "Thanks, I will make sure to do exactly the opposite of what you are doing..."
2007-12-29 16:17:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 8⤋
She alerady knows, that. Don't tell her, she'll feel bad.
If you care about her, you may help her on being her buddy fitness. No one likes to workout alone or diet alone, specially if you haven't done it in a long, long time.
You can give the holidays excuse, that you need to workout and diet because all of the food on the holidays, and it will be nice if she is your buddy on the process and helping each other, by joining a fitness club to be trained properly.
You can watch the biggest loser, with her and see how people are achieving a nice lifestyle. That is another way of motivating her.
Well, good luck and happy new year.
2007-12-30 12:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by 0801 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't tell her - why? Because I'm sure she already knows she is and most people that are overweight are very self-conscious about it. NO ONE wants someone to come up to them and tell them that they're overweight. Do you have any idea what that would do one's self-esteem????
Instead, you should wait for her to make a comment about the issue and for her to ask you for some advice. This is when you then can express your concerns and offer some healthy lifestyle changes to her.
If you go about this any other way, you could really damage your relationship, and it sounds like you have a good one.
2007-12-30 00:38:54 · answer #3 · answered by Cookie On My Mind 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Believe me, your aunt already knows she's overweight. She doesn't need you to tell her. It's great that you are concerned about her health, but you need to accept that this is her life and her problem. You can tell her about it but there's no way to say it without risking seriously offending her. And what good would it do anyway? She already knows she's overweight and she also already knows that YOU know that she's overweight. Nothing new will come from you asking her to lose weight except hurt feelings. If you must say something, just tell her how worried you are about her health.
2007-12-30 00:14:03 · answer #4 · answered by Somebody else 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
She doesn't need you to tell her and I'm sure she doesn't need your advice. If you really care, show it in your actions. Take her swimming with you, go to the mall and walk around, walk at the park, play with the kids, play twister! Just get moving. And if she complains of her back/knees/feet - stick to the water.
Take a water aerobics class and ask if she wants to join you. Tell her it would be fun and never address her weight.
2007-12-30 00:18:59 · answer #5 · answered by Maris 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dont tell her she is overweight. Just give her health suggestions (that you know will cause he rto lose weight). Ex. Water is good to flush out toxins, pop has dangerous chemicals, veggies/fruits have many health benefeits, walking releases stress.
2007-12-30 00:19:27 · answer #6 · answered by ms 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't really need to tell her she's overweight, I'm pretty sure she would already know that.
But to help her, you could casually mention how you go to the gym every Monday and Wednesday after work, and mention how much fun it would be if you worked out together.
2007-12-30 00:15:47 · answer #7 · answered by E 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
i would leave it alone, maybe she is happy with her wieght. i know i am and i wieght 250. it is rude to point out that someone is ovewieght, especially since we generally know it and just plain don't care.
if you love her, you may bring it up in private and tell her that you are worried. do not push the issue, though. it's not always bad to be overwieght, you know. like i said, i am technically obese but it hasn't hurt me. so long as she feels good about herself.
2007-12-30 00:41:08 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well instead of telling her, you could invite her to walk with you at a park daily. Pick her up and go out for a walk.
2007-12-30 00:14:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Take walks with her.
If you grocery shop with her, suggest lower fat/cholesterol foods, etc.
There is no polite way to tell someone they are overweight.
2007-12-30 04:36:24 · answer #10 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't. IF she decides to lose weight and come to you for support you should be there for here. Otherwise keep your mouth shut.
2007-12-30 03:18:12 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋