Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on how to discuss my partner's weight with her.
We have been together for close to 10 years. She has gained weight gradually over the last few years. I would say she is around 15 kg (33 lb) above a typical healthy weight. This has resulted in her feeling more self-conscious and less mobile. I am finding myself less attracted to her as well.
She has a medical condition which means some forms of exercise can be painful for her, but low to medium-intensity cardio and light resistance training in the gym is OK.
Her diet is not great, she eats a lot of high-sugar foods. I usually cook for us both in the evenings. My cooking is fairly well-balanced nutritionally, but I don't generally make low-calorie meals.
I want to talk to her about her weight but she gets very upset at perceived criticism. I used to be overweight (before we met) so I know how it feels when people talk about your weight unprompted.
In the past, when she has tried to lose weight on her own initiative, she has tried crash diets which were unsustainable and ended within a few weeks. I'm concerned that she will be drawn to this approach again, instead of a more sustainable approach with smaller changes to her existing diet and exercise.
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