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People who are trying to lose weight need the support of friends and loved ones. But there’s a fine line between helping and nagging.
Here are a few tips to help you support your overweight loved one:
- Learn about obesity. The more you know, the better you can help.
- Gently help your loved one to make healthy changes. Be a workout partner. Eat the same foods. Be careful not to nag or blame if he or she has a slip-up.
- Know what your loved one’s weight-loss plan involves.
- Be a good listener. Your loved one will get frustrated or discouraged sometimes. Listen to their concerns and offer feedback that doesn’t judge him or her. Simple support and kind words may be the best help you can give.
If your child has a weight problem, think about these strategies:
- Promote active hobbies. Children need an hour of physical activity a day. But it doesn’t have to come all at once.
- Be a good role model with your own diet and activity habits. Serve healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables, instead of fatty or sugary snacks.
- Cut down on fast-food meals.
- Avoid using food treats as rewards.
Most importantly, be sure to tell your loved ones that you care about them and accept them at any weight.
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