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Weigh in on the Issue: Pushing Others to Seek Weight Loss Assistance

Posted by Kelli Arruzzo on Wed, Jun 23, 2010
  
  
  
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"I've been on a diet program for a while now and have found really great success with it. On top of losing weight, I'm finally beginning to understand a lot of the unhealthy behaviors that got me to the point where I needed help. I really think my friend could benefit from the same program that I was on, but I don't know how to approach the subject with her without getting her angry. I don't want her to hate me - but I really think she needs to be nudged in the right direction. Should I keep quiet and just let her continue the way she is... or is there something I can say that will enlighten her without inciting anger?"

What do you think? As dieters and weight loss counselors, what advice would you give to this concerned friend?

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I've had the same question many times before. I really think that there are members of my family that could benefit from getting up and being more active and eating healthier, but it never seems like a "good time" to bring it up. I know if I do it's just going to start a war of words and the end result is still the same.  
 
Sometimes I just think I can't make the decision for them, but just have to wait it out for them to make the decision.. and when they do... I'll be the most supportive person ever!
Posted @ Wednesday, June 23, 2010 8:27 AM by Melissa Harper
I would tell her about your success and how you achieved it. Make the focus about YOU, and how it's changed your life and outlook for the better. Then give her time to digest what you've said. You never know... perhaps she'll come to you and say she'd like to know more and try.
Posted @ Wednesday, June 23, 2010 8:32 AM by Kevin
The best thing you can do for your friend is give her support in everything ''SHE'' WOULD LIKE TO DO. you need to want to do it for you and no one elce,this is the only way you will hit your goal. what i would do is tell her how much better you feel and all of the benifets that you have received from lossing the weight.but be easy let her do it and you can help her and support her on what she want's to do for herself
Posted @ Thursday, June 24, 2010 8:28 AM by vicky varnadore
I know it is a "touchy" situation but I know how easy it would be for you to give her a referral card...then if she decides to come in, great. If not she is not ready. Most important, don't nag or say "you really need to do this". These are adults & it will either make her angry or hurt her feelings(especially true with a spouse). You could gently say "I love you, honey & I worry about your health. I want you to take this card & if you want to go talk to these people, please do. They are wonderful. I want to see you around for yrs to come." (of course, this is a spouse but you could handle a friend in similar manner.) Just be KIND.
Posted @ Friday, July 02, 2010 12:18 PM by donnsa plants
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