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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is she asking you for help? I get totally unmotivated by DH trying to motivate me. It actually makes everything worse bc then I feel like he really wants me to lose weight and I just get annoyed that we both think I'm gross. Motivation has to come from her. I had a similar weight issue after the kids and it took me 2.5 yrs after #2 to really put in the effort. The scale wouldn't budge for years but now that I got my self-control back, I'm down 15 lbs in 6 weeks. Leave her alone to find her inner motivation and only offer support/help if she asks. [/quote]

+1  Also, not sure how old your wife is but if she is anywhere near perimenopause it can really wreak havoc on weight loss.  The hormone issues increase appetite yet it takes significantly more exercise to lose the smallest amount of weight.  In addition, issues can arise with parts of the body that previously were not problem areas.  The key really is self motivation.  The less you mention it and the more supportive you are in listening may help.  Maybe creatively find more active activities to try on the weekends, hiking, biking, etc. and trying some new recipes and restaurants that are light and healthy but not market them as such.[/quote]

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