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[meandthewife]

Hello everyone, me and my wife are starting to eat better and the thing is I know what to do because I have researched it a lot but I don't know how to help her. We have both been big time drinkers for the last 6 years and she has never really ate much of anything throughout the day. In fact, she might eat less than 500 calories in a day (getting 6-9 beers worth of calories at night). She has gained weight ever since she stopped working and doesn't really get to much physical activity. She has gained weight steadily over the past few years and I really don't know how to help her. I think the best thing for her to do is to start eating regularly with exercise but she has gained a 1lb from it in the last week. I won't mention her weight but it is up there. Anyone have any guides or advice?

 

[NatashaM]

It's very hard to tell the spouse to change something she loves. Maybe say something like, "maybe WE should cut down on the beers", or "maybe WE should go on a walk for an hour (if you have a dog that's a great excuse for an hour long walk)". Support goes a long way, and if you're making the changes with her, that might help. Also, you don't mention where she eats when she does, but maybe a nice home cooked meal for family night might help get some good calories in her. Eventually though the 5-6 beers a day are going to have to be knocked down a little (or at least switch to the super low cal beers).

 

[itzhak23]

i think that maybe changing environment and encouraging her to eat more by visiting more often at restaurants or finding a meals that she would really love to eat may help.