How to Get a Husband to Lose Weight

Getting a husband to lose weight is a delicate situation. You don't want to offend him and cause a huge fight to break out between the two of you. Instead, you want to give him the reasons that he should lose weight and support him on his weight loss endeavor.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Cook healthier meals. If you prepare the household meals, then keep his diet in mind. Switch to lower fat menu choices and increase the number of vegetables you prepare with each meal.
2. Purchase healthy snacks. Many wives buy the groceries for their home. Instead of buying his favorite kind of chips, purchase fruits and low-fat snack options.
3. Pack his lunch. If your husband eats out a lot while working, ask him if he can take his lunch instead. Pick up lean meats and whole grain breads for sandwiches.
4. Start a weight loss plan together. Approach him about the two of you going on a diet together. Weight Watchers is a diet plan that allows you to eat regular foods while maintaining portion control. It's a good diet for couples to do together.
5. Join a gym. Many gyms offer couples a discounted joint membership. Make time to go together as a way to get your husband to drop some weight.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't force your husband to lose weight. Just let him know that he should maintain a healthy weight for medical reasons.
• Don't resort to name calling as a way to get him to lose weight. You have to support him in order for any diet and exercise plan to work.