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To ask boyfriend to see GP about his weight?

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Summerconfused · 29/12/2024 04:56

He's 6ft4 and big build so carries the weight reasonably well, but his bmi is 29, and needs to lose 3 stone to get within a healthy range. He is 46, has high blood pressure and other weight related issues. He knows he needs to lose weight but isn't really doing anything to try. I'd like him to look at options which might help but don't know how to broach it without hurting his feelings. We've been together for a year. How would you approach this?

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Meadowfinch · 29/12/2024 05:10

Who does the shopping & cooking in your house? Can you embark on a get healthy campaign together? Cut out processed food, takeaways, sweet sauces and puddings. Can you buy fewer snacks and less beer? If it isn't in the cupboard, he can't eat it.

What exercise does he do? Does he drink a lot of alcohol?

Unfortunately for many, food is an addiction, they won't stop until they want to, but you could talk to him. What is his view?