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[quote=Anonymous]I agree that keeping a record of exercise helps a lot.  Fine to do it on an online calendar but can be much more real if have a paper exercise log.  Keep track of exercise, significant walking, resting pulse, weight, how feel generally - if hungover, if ate too much the night before, if sore from prior day's exercise, etc.

Similarly, can be helpful to have a written plan -- swim on Tues/Thurs, run on Monday and Saturday, etc.  Best to have it posted on a bulletin board at home so it's staring him in the face.

Helpful to have an exercise buddy to force your hubby to get out of the house.  I ran a marathon years ago and having a buddy to train with was very helpful.

Having a race in the future that is signed up for and paid for is helpful for motivation, ideally to do with others in your family or friend circle.

It's hard to cut back on a routine of drinking alcohol in the evening and on weekends, but it definitely makes a difference. Not only the calories but some people eat more (pass the chips! pass me another slice of pizza!) when drinking.  Start somewhere, such as no more than one drink on schoolnights/worknights and no midday drinking on weekends.

Finally, make it easier for him -- no, he doesn't need to help Johnny study for his history test (you'll do that)  -- and he doesn't need to spend 1/2 an hour doing dinner clean up tonight either. Instead, you want him to feel NO GUILT about going out and exercising.  [/quote]

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