Losing It and Your Partner

My boyfriend is by no means fat, but he has developed what he thinks is a little pudge in the belly. So when I announced that I was going to get back into shape (or attempt it, again) he wanted to get on board. Its so much easier to eat healthy when we're both doing it! He even joined MFP to keep his own food and exercise journal (mostly food) after I told him about mine.Athough I go to work earlier than him in the morning, he gets up to have breakfast with me (this is big). I need this now more than ever and I am so grateful for his support, great attitude and enthusiasm.

My boyfriend is a bit of a gym freak (he's fairly built) so that sort of works the other way for me- I want to get into better shape because I'm inspired by his healthy lifestyle

I'm inspiring my dog to take longer walks. Oh wait...haha :P

That's my boyfriend. He works his butt off all day and comes and just wants to sit down and eat. I suppose the job is why he is so in shape, the only "problem area" is his little belly (that you can't even notice when he has a shirt on.) I suppose he is interested in trying to get a "ripped" tummy, now that he see that I can do it. If I can do, then he can do it too. At least on his days off.

Haha I think we have the same man. Mine has just a tiny belly but you can't notice it unless he sits down shirtless, he almost looks 2-3 months pregnant lol.

Yay for you and your boyfriend!

I know what you're talking about and it's an awesome feeling to be an inspiration. The same thing is actually happening with me and my boyfriend. I started this back in October, then fell off the wagon for a while... but came back at the beginning of this month. After he saw the results I had back in October and then saw the results I'm already getting now that I'm back, he has decided he wants to get in shape, too. He has started trying to eat healthier and he goes running now, which he hasn't done in years. Don't get me wrong, like your boyfriend he's already in great shape - I think he only weighs a few pounds more than I do but he is much taller - but we can all stand to be more healthy!

My husband says I should love him reguardless and he has zero interest in working out. He is a diabetic, over weight and does not watch what he eats..He eats tons of sweets then takes his shots....???? He knows the deal and I have talked til I was blue in the face so all I can do is look after number one and hope he opens his eyes.....I will keep up my good work without him if I have too....

My husband inspired me. I wanted to lose weight, and I made some feeble efforts, but after watching the attention he got from family and friends for losing 50lbs, I felt like a slob next to him.

I don't follow the same methods he does for eating, working out, because our bodies are very different, but I am eating less overall, and working out more. I'm down 12 or 13lbs so far, and on my tiny frame, it's noticeable.

For those of you who are trying to influence your partner to lose weight, I'd like to leave a bit of advice, since I've been on the other side of that:

1. Lead by example. Whether you are a healthy weight or not, you should eat healthy food and exercise.

2. Love your partner, in sickness, health, better or worse, blah blah blah.

3. Don't nag. Your loved one has to do it on their own, and they have to want to do it for themselves, not for you. We all do lots of nice things for our significant others, but changing who we are and what we look like should not be one of them.

4. Create an environment that makes losing weight easy. Keep a stash of fresh fruit hanging around and eat your veggies regularly. Leave your workout equipment available if your partner wants to use it, but don't say anything.

5. Be proud of your partner for working out or compliment his or her healthy choice of food. Don't say he or she is fat... No one wants to hear that, and we already know.

6. Recognize that your partner is an adult. You are not authorized to tell him or her what to eat, and how to workout. They are not a child, and if you challenge the right to decide these little things, you will be faced with a rebellion. Don't make the hungry person that you love ANGRY.

I was inspired by three people, two friends who lost over 100 lbs each and in particular my wife. After she had lost 50 lbs over 6 months I finally got on the bandwagon with her. I had been walking with her before but not doing any serious dieting. Between the two of us we have lost a whole person.

my husband has always been super skinny between 140-150, and he got out of the army last year, and has put on some weight. he got up to 180, which looks good on him, but i have inspired him to work out and tone. he lost 2 pounds last week, so he is at 178, but he has built up so much muscle. He is super happy now, and he is enjoying this as much as me now!