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How do I help my wife with weight gain?
The Do’s
- Do remember that your loved one may already feel ashamed. Even if your loved one jokes openly about their weight, this does not mean they are comfortable with their body.
- Do speak about health and feelings.
- Do speak with love and respect.
- Do use empathy.
- Do look beyond fault.
How can I support my wife losing weight?
Help Her Lose Weight
- Focus on health, not weight. If you want to discuss weight gain with her, do so after she returns from a doctor’s appointment, Dr.
- Make it a team effort.
- Go grocery shopping together.
- Make her dinner.
- Take on more responsibility.
- Make it a habit.
- Or take her to the gym with you.
- Take a dancing class.
How do I tell my wife she gained weight?
Be supportive of your wife rather than critical or distant. There is little downside to broaching the subject directly rather than hinting around. Start not by talking about her weight but about your marriage, your feelings, your sex life. Then ask how she feels her weight affects those important things.
How do I get my wife to lose weight?
Start not by talking about her weight but about your marriage, your feelings, your sex life. Then ask how she feels her weight affects those important things. If she wants to lose weight, work on that with her. You can exercise and cook healthy meals together.
Why is my spouse still gaining weight?
If your spouse has been eating right and staying active but he/she is still gaining weight, you could suggest a medical evaluation. This helps to eliminate the possibility of a hidden medical problem such as chemical or hormonal imbalance.
How to deal with weight gain in a relationship?
Dealing with the underlying emotional issues first makes it a lot easier to deal with the issue of weight gain. Another neat trick is to turn the issue into a “we” problem. Instead of pointing the finger at your wife or husband, suggest that you both start eating healthier and working out.
How do you deal with an overweight spouse?
Dr. Gail’s Bottom Line: If you’re turned off by an overweight spouse, the fix is in confronting the emotional issues behind the weight issue. Dr. Gail Saltz is a psychiatrist with New York Presbyterian Hospital and a regular contributor to TODAY.