As her husband, you will likely have some idea of what way will be best to convey this information to your wife. You may be able to simply sit down and talk, you might have to find a way to express this more gently. In any case, you may have better results if you: Share how you feel. Women use conversation to discover their feelings and tell these feelings to others. By doing the same, she might be more receptive to what you are saying. You might say to your wife, "I love you so much, seeing you struggle with your weight has me worried. Is it OK if we talk about it?" Some wives don't need, or want, to be hit over the head with a message about their weight. If this is your wife, you might want to try indicating your concerns passively. You might do this by: Changing your grocery habits to healthier options. Exchanging food-centered activities for more physically engaged alternatives. Telling your wife that you want to get fit for yourself, and you'd like her help. Even if you have your wife's best interests in mind, using judgmental language could potentially lead your wife to internalize those comments, feeling like she's not good enough on the inside. Some phrases you should avoid include: "You've put on weight." "Did you stick to your diet today?" "You shouldn't eat that." "Aren't you full?" It might not be diet or exercise that is causing your wife to be overweight, she could be suffering from depression or stress. Depression is a common problem women cope with, and many don't receive the help they need. This can result in negative patterns, like overeating and oversleeping/lethargy. Consider the following symptoms when evaluating your wife: Depression is often indicated by: Regular feelings of sadness, anxiety, emptiness Lack of interest and participation in pleasure activities, including sex Excess sleeping or disturbed, unrestful sleep Lower than normal energy levels Stress, while usually more obvious, can also be marked by: Headaches Back pain Poor sleep Stomach issues Excess tension The sources of depression or stress are sometimes obvious, like the loss of a loved one, a new job, or the arrival of a newborn into your life. Some causes, however, can be subtle, so you should talk with your wife about how she feels and whether or not she might be feeling the effects of either of these. If she is, you might: Recommend exercise, as the release of endorphins experienced during and after working out can boost her mood and fight symptoms of depression and stress. Suggest that you both try meditating, as studies have shown that this can alleviate both stress and depression. Discuss the possibility of going together, or if comfortable, of her going alone to see a therapist. You may have dreamed of walking the Great Wall of China when you were a younger couple, or perhaps you've always wanted to go on safari, or hike the Appalachian trail! Remind your wife of these goals and dreams, and use that conversation to gently bring up your concerns about her weight.
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One-sentence summary -- Express your concerns about her health, if appropriate. Use passive measures, if appropriate. Avoid judgmental language. Notice emotional problems that might be affecting her weight. Address emotional issues, if applicable. Talk about goals that will be easier to attain if fit.

If you're looking for a more challenging way to do an oblique sit up, lay down on a decline exercise bench. You should be able to lock your legs in by placing them over the top set of cylindrical pads and then putting your feet underneath the lower set. Complete your oblique sit ups just as you would on a flat exercise mat. Using the decline bench is more challenging because you will lift more of your body weight against the force of gravity. You can also add a little difficulty to your oblique sit ups by removing your hands from behind your ears. Either do this while keeping your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent like usual, or by holding your legs up in the air to also work on improving your balance and flexibility. Be very careful if you decide to do this, though, as not placing them behind your head means that your neck and head will be unsupported. If you want to do a more advanced oblique sit up, get the lightest weighted plate that you can find and hold it to your chest with both hands. Do your oblique sit up as you normally would, by contracting and twisting your torso. The added weight creates more resistance, making each sit up a little more challenging to complete. If using the lightest available plate weight is too easy for you, try using one that's slightly heavier. You can also do this by holding on to a medicine ball.
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One-sentence summary -- Do your sit-ups on a decline. Keep your hands by your sides or straight up in the air. Do a weighted sit up.

How long you can go between washes varies from person to person, depending on your hair type and how comfortable you are with letting your hair get a bit greasy. But you should generally give your hair every other day off from shampooing. If you want to avoid shampooing but want to refresh your hair, rinse with water. This will still remove grime and oil without running the risk of stripping it from over-washing. If you have curly or textured hair, you could use a conditioner in place of a shampoo. This keeps your hair fresh and clean but doesn't strip away the moisture. It's a good method for keeping your natural curls intact and frizz-free.
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One-sentence summary -- Give your hair a break.

Part of being in love means being completely open to the other person. If you find yourself seeing a whole different side that the person doesn't show the public, then that may be love. For instance, if your partner is pretty serious or polite in public, but shows a more goofy and silly side when you're alone, then they are really opening up to you and loves you. If the person shares their deepest emotions with you and is comfortable with it, then that could be love. If the person is comfortable not looking perfect, tripping, or having food stuck in their teeth around you, that means they are okay if you see every side of them. This should be true even during a bad day. If your loved one has had a very bad day but lights up when they see you, then that's a sign of love. If they are in love with you, then the sight of you or the sound of your voice is guaranteed to make them feel better if only a little bit. The next time they're grumpy or have a bad day, see how they react in your presence. Though this may be silly, check out your loved one's face the next time you see them. Do they look at you in a goofy, watery, silly and adorable way that can only be described as "googly-eyed"? You will know it when you see it. You won't get this look all the time you can spot it in the morning, or randomly across the dinner table. You may also be able to catch the person staring at you with the same expression. Love makes people feel giddy, weightless, and like laughing for no reason at all. If you see the person acting this way in your presence, then this may be love. Does your loved one seem hyper, excited, and on the verge of laughing for almost no reason at all whenever they are around you? If so, then this may be love. If you've said something barely funny and the person cracks up, then they may be lovesick. If the person shows nervous energy or fidgets around a lot around you, then they may just be excited by your presence. If you are suffering unbelievable emotional pain or are just bummed because you have the flu, then this should rub off on the person who loves you. If they truly love you, then they'll absorb some of your negative emotions and will be very upset because they'll want you to feel better as soon as you can. Though they don't have to be as upset as you are, the person should clearly be affected by your mood because all they want is for you to be happy.
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See if the person can act naturally around you. Gauge if the person is happy to be around you. Notice if the person gives you googly eyes. See if the person is giddy around you. Ask yourself if the person is upset when you are.