If someone you love is
carrying too much weight, it’s probably a taboo subject. There’s usually a great deal of guilt and embarrassment
involved, or even an obstinate refusal to change from some people. This can be particularly frustrating if it’s
a loved one whom you truly care for. You
don’t want their health to suffer and you don’t want to see them feeling bad
about their bodies. So how do you gently
suggest that someone close to you should begin a program like Nutrisystem? Dropping hints about special deals,
promotions, or coupons for the program that you’ve found online is not going to
cut it here. I suggest that you take a
gentler and more direct approach when encouraging a loved one to go on a diet.
Honesty
is the best policy
Who wants to be told that
they should go on a diet? Especially
from someone who is close to them and perhaps sees them undressed most
days? It can be terribly painful to have
this kind of intervention, but it can also be painful to be the person who is
giving the intervention. My advice is to
be honest with your loved one about what you’re feeling. Are you frightened about your spouse’s health? Do you see them struggling with body image
and anxiety? Sit them down, gently hold
their hand, and tell them there are some great programs out there that can help
without taking away from their enjoyment of life. Mention Nutrisystem if you think your partner
or friend would thrive off of a convenient and regimented program. Gently mention you’ve been looking online,
there are some coupons that you can download from sites like Falstad and WeightLossTriumph.com, and it might not hurt to
give it a try.
How
to deal with resistance
There’s a chance your loved
one will be completely open to your suggestion to try Nutrisystem, and maybe
will even be grateful for your honestly, but most likely you’re going to
experience resistance. What if the
person becomes angry at you, hurt, or pulls away? Simply express that what you’re saying comes
from a place of love and caring.
Reassure them that you love them the way they are, but you want to see
them happy and healthy. You can also say
that you were reading about various programs and the Nutrisystem diet doesn’t
sound too bad. It might even save money
on grocery bills this month. If all else
fails, offer to do it with them, or simply let the conversation drop.
Giving
someone space after suggesting a diet program
Whether your loved one
found your advice encouraging or embarrassing, it’s important to now give them
the space they need to process your suggestion.
You should never badger them or bother them. When someone is told what to do there’s a
natural inclination to not do it, but when someone is offered a good suggestion
about something that might help them, and then they are given space, they’re
much more likely to come to a positive conclusion that benefits them in the
long run. Hopefully your loved one will
give Nutrisystem a try. Then you can pat
yourself on the back for taking a gentle approach that worked.
Comments
I've been cutting back on my eating but not done regular exercise yet. I've just seen my doctor last week and he told me to lose the weight by regularly exercising for 6 days, at least 30-45 mins. I know I have to follow his advise. My only problem is the lack of determination and discipline.
I checked the Nutrisystem but they don't have it here in Dubai.