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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I appreciate you, pp. I am a little bit giving up, I guess. I have tried every form of encouragement and practical assistance that I can think of.  I think I could improve on the positive reinforcement on every little attempt. In my experience, spouse reverts back to unhealthy habits after a week or so, so I try not to get too invested in it anymore so I don't feel bad when it stops. I do make healthy dinners, but noticed spouse does lots of eating before and after, hence my comments. [/quote]

New poster, I'm an overweight spouse in the process of losing. I've lost 20+ pounds and am going for another 30+! Tell DW not to try it alone. Weightwatchers is expensive ($15/wk), but the plan works much better than trying it alone because of an organized plan with organizers, a website and leaders/peer support. Also, for me it helps that while I'm losing weight, my husband admits that he's  gained weight too and is trying to lose weight and give up cigarettes (he smokes) while I go on a very long term diet (1 pound a week for 40 weeks, plus maintenance afterward).  DH helps by being reasonable and patient while I take time after dinner to exercise (sometimes I bring the kids,  sometimes he brings them out for exercise after I go, sometimes we go for family walks).

If you take it as a lifestyle change with changes by both parties, expecting to be together for a long time (DH and I have been together for nearly two decades and gained weight over time raising three kids), and expect a few bumps in the road, then it'll be much more likely to work.[/quote]

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