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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How about unconditional love and support? The same brand you expect and accept.[/quote]

OP here. I do love my brother unconditionally and am not setting out to "improve" him. Both our parents died prematurely so at the forefront of my mind is the idea that genetics are stacked against my brother and me. Maybe because of that I keep myself in shape and eat healthily. But I don't foist my lifestyle on others. I just don't want to lose my brother at an early age. I get that maybe his attitude is different and wanting to enjoy the pleasure of the moment, especially as, unlike me, he hasn't kids or a partner to consider, but he used to be really active, especially in cycling and snowboarding. He doesn't do either now. I know that saying something could be counterproductive but it's really hard to sit back and watch someone you love wolf down that third or fourth slice of cake. It's like he's an addict, but to food rather than to drugs, alcohol or tobacco. [/quote]
It's not "like" he's an addict. He[i] is[/i] an addict. His drug of choice is food. His life--his choice.

You sound mostly concerned about yourself. As in what will happen to [i]you[/i] when [i]your[/i] last living close relative dies. Oh well. You will be harshly reminded that we are all mortal. Time takes care of everybody, regardless of health status. So please back off, because nothing good can come from one adult teaching another right from wrong. Your brother knows he is fat and is likely to die young. He probably made his peace with it, and so should you.[/quote]

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