Scherger suggests giving plenty of positive reinforcement when your spouse decides to make improvements in his lifestyle. A joint commitment to golf, tennis or running can get a man moving in the right direction. Balance his diet. If you're the cook in the family, make sure to provide your husband with balanced meals, including plenty of fruits and vegetables. Watch his waistline.
Obesity is a major problem for many men.
If your mate's waistline measures 40 inches or more, he's at severe risk for obesity-related diseases such as heart disease and stroke. If your husband is of average weight or greater and adds two inches to his waistline, it represents a major gain. If a woman brings her husband's weight gain to his attention in a caring way, it can be the incentive he needs to start dieting. Don't invent excuses for impotence. If your mate is unable to get or maintain an erection long enough for satisfactory sex in at least one out of four tries, he's considered impotent.