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Old 06-21-2015, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoast View Post
I have a friend who is obese and has very bad eating habits. I feel
he is killing himself. So many health issues because of it. I am asking
what might be available in this area for someone in this condition.
Something more than a weight loss program would be needed.

Any suggestions would be welcome.
I truly commend you for your concerns about your friends health/weight issue. HOWEVER, until your friend makes up his/her mind to do something about it, there's not much you can do. . . Be supportive, not an enabler. Try to avoid making food/eating part of your routine with him/her. Instead of going out for diner suggest a movie, a game, a walk. While it's ok to express your concerns DON'T be a nag. Often that is counterproductive.

Unless you're a skinny minny ;-). Ask if your friend would join you going to check out a weight loss club. Say u are concerned about YOUR weight. There are several here in TV.

Obesity is a serious health issue but as others here have posted it usually has little to do with self control and just overeating.