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[quote=Anonymous] I was an overweight wife. I lost 50 pounds as well. My Dh began making comments here and there about losing weight. I basically told him to F*ck off. My DH has a super fast metabolism and eats whatever he wants. He eats horribly. Fried foods, lots of carbs, fast food, whatever he wants. I just blamed my weight on my genetics (my mom has always been a size 6, even after having six kids while my dad is very healthy/in shape but his sisters are overweight).
  After my last child turned a year old, I had a few things that changed my thinking. First, a family member of mine was in a very bad accident that should've killed him. The doctor said that if he wasn't in such great shape physically from lifting weights, he would've had a nearly impossible time recovering. Secondly, I didn't have any health issues, but I started noticing I was tired in the afternoons and started getting headaches frequently. I also had two episodes of veins rupturing in my legs that I thought were blood clots. I started to realize that I had kids and blamed lack of time for not eating right or exercising. Excuses, excuses. I told myself I still looked good. I lied for a while to myself. I went up several sizes yet didn't want to face it. I entered a weight loss challenge for charity in January of last year. I didn't win but I lost around 15 pounds and that gave me the motivation to continue. I lost weight for me and my health, not for anyone else. I just started eating better. No diets, no weight loss programs. I feel better than ever and weigh less now that before I ever had kids! Nagging won't do anything, but inspiring your wife to change might help. Try to suggest a walk tomorrow or something fun like indoor rock climbing if the weather is bad. Start small. I didn't even exercise until I lost the first 30 pounds and now I love it. Start small, and hopefully she'll continue. [/quote]

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