As the New Year approaches, you may be starting to think about the weight you want to lose. But maybe dropping pounds isn’t on your list of resolutions—instead, it’s on your spouse’s. Maybe this is the first time your husband or wife has decided to lose weight, or perhaps it’s a road all too familiar. In any event, as a caring spouse, you need to find a way to be supportive, so the weight battle doesn’t become a family battle.
Believe me, I know this can be difficult. My husband is overweight and has been told more than once by a doctor that he needs to slim down. You might think living with a registered dietitian would be a slam-dunk for weight loss. But no one can make someone lose weight if he or she isn’t ready.
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