Replies to 'Obesity'

Let them know how much they mean to you.  Ask them to exercise with you and maybe join a weight support group with you also.  But if you exercise with them make sure it's not to hard for them or they will give up before they get started.  Even if you don't have any weight to lose it nice to have a best friend to go with you, to a weight support group.  Make her feel like she's helping you out as much as your'e helping her out.   A lot of love and support can go a long way.   

Sincerely,  From a overweight person 

Hello!  I recently had a a conversation with my sister who has lost 170 by having gastric bypass surgery.   She looks great, and I am proud of her.  She said to me "I am really worried about your weight."  I was very offended by this.  At first, I wasn't sure why.  She would never have made a comment like that when she was overweight.  I think it may be more helpful to your friend if you ask them to start taking walks with you or going to the mall and walking around to get exercise.  I wouldn't use the reason you are doing this to help their weight.  It's a way to help them without making them feel even worse than they probably already do.  My sister will tell me tips that she has learned along the way with recipes and I really appreciate that.  As a snack, she gets the Tostidos scoops and puts a little salsa in each one.   I enjoy hearing those ideas.  Good luck with your friend!