How can I motivate my husband to workout more without hurting his feelings?

I agree. It works alot better if you take the team approach. I do most of the cooking for us, and I was interested in getting in better shape myself, so I took the initiative to change what we were eating.

I picked out a bunch more produce and lean meats and less junk food and just told him that I had new recipes I wanted to try. After a couple weeks, he commented on his own how he noticed his belly trimming down, his pants fitting better and him just feeling better in general. One trick I used was eating apples and celery but then coating them with peanut butter so it looked more like a treat.

He picked up on the habit. As far as exercise, we started taking small hikes together (I using the excuse that I wanted to get some nature photography shots). I also got a kickboxing workout DVD that he took some interest in because it wasnt as "girly" as yoga or dance workouts.So yeah, make it a team project and show him the incentives of changed behavior.

One tip though: Don't get rid of the junk food completely. Chances of him sticking with a healthier routine are better if hes got treats/rewards to look forward to from time to time. Moderation is the key.

One bonus you can let him in on: Healthier bodies often means better sex! (ie. More stamina) Good Luck!

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Lead by example, suggest that the two of you work out together. If he takes the hint great, if not it is time to be blunt and let him know how you feel.

You encourage him the same way nature has encouraged humanity for millions of years. Nt/Tell him he's more likely to get sex. He's a dude, he'll do it.

Work out together. Let him know that you're trying to get your sexy back for summer (even if you already are) and he'll start wondering if he should too. I've mentioned to an ex that he didn't have a belly when we first met.

He was still hot, but he agreed with me. He knows he has gained weight, it's not like he's completely oblivious to it. He just needs to get motivated to do something about it.

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