Need some help with my wife

[Rebecca D]

My husband motivated me by turning working out into something we did together. I lifted weights with him and he would actually do stepbox class with me. (remember those). When we had kids we would put them in the jogging stroller at least three days a week and go walking. They also make a buggy for kids you can pull with a bike. Whatever you do, make it enjoyable for her...especially at first.

Rebecca D

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

Hello ladies, I'm new to EF, I've been working out off and on for around 7 years but going strong for the past 2. Well here's my delimma, I love fitness and everything about it but my wife doesn't really understand. How can I get to understand and get her to get into it also. We have a 4 year old daughter and my wife's body is still looking good, she says she needs to improve but doesn't really want to go to the gym. She has so much potential if she would apply herself she could have the body of a fitness model. How can I get her interested in working out and eating proper? Please help.

do you really truly want your wife to look like a fitness model?

Well, heres a diet to get started-

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/w...lding-training/fitness-model-diet-358559.html

Think you will be dining out alot? not on a fitness diet.

Think she will have a cocktail or some wine once in awhile? nope

Howabout watching every calorie, counting every gram of protein/carbs/fat & weighing every food? Yup!!

Not to mention the endless hours of cardio (morning before breakfast & evening) with weight-training on practically no carbs, spending a small fortune on protein powders, fat-burners & other must-have suppliments.

You should really think about it if you want your wife to look like a fitness model! its a big commitment & a huge sacrifice. Fitness models are in the gym 5-6 days a wk, 2 hours a day. Not be mean, but do you really want that?

 

[Pure Drama]

Just want to thank you all for your replies, it probably sounds bad that I said my wife could be a fitness model just wanted to say that I used that as an example because that's the women she looks at and says she would want to look like that. But I can't lie, if she wanted to do that I would love it because I would push myself harder and it wouldn't be no problem having a diet that would be on point.

 

[all4fitness]

Hey, I had a very similar situation with my girlfriend. Shes very slim and petite and never really had to work hard to look good. She used to be a pro ballroom dancer and when she no longer competed on that level she lost her definition. She was contently saying how she wanted to tone up, but when it came down to it she never found enough motivation to go to the gym with me. So I decided to get her active at home. A couple months ago I found this awesome set it's called the Bolt Pack, I purchased it on amazon. I didn't say I bought it for her but for us! And when I started using it at home I got her to try. The first few times she was hesitant, but because the device is so simple to use and assists her with the workout she really got into it. And now uses it on a daily basis. It also comes with a digital jump rope which is a great form of cardio and since you mentioned you have a child she could easily use it to also play with them. All and all I'm really glad I bought this set. She herself can't believe how amazing and easy it is to exercise. And now shes becoming more active overall. Hope this helps!