How Can I Tell Someone They Need to Lose Weight Without Hurting their Feelings?

it's really hard to do that. if you think your friend or family member needs to shed some pounds why dont you say that you're going on a "diet" and suggest that the friend goes with you. For the sake of their health. Everyone needs exercise to be healthy

Be a friend – not a critic.

It's NOT for you to say. It's for them to decide or realize.

tell them they look great and appear very healthy its just that you want them to try this new diet with you, it's called "I'm gonna keep eating the way I have been and you just eat bread crums and water, for about 6 months to a year"… they'll never suspect, and you could make it sound pretty catchy if you tried I bet

They already know.

umm i really dont know because it depends who your talking to boyfriend/girlfriend best friend parents or just a random kid maybe just talk about yourself running and stuff and say have you ever ran alot or something like that but im not sure

good luck

I don't know if this is a very nice way, but maybe saying something like: I don't want to hurt your feelings, but I want you to be healthy…?

its impossible.. i used to be fat and even if someone tried to be SO SWEET about it, it still hurt my feelings. hopefully it will hit her eventually that she needs to start working out

I don't think there is one overweight person out there, that doesn't already know they are overweight. You aren't going to help one bit by telling them what they already know.

suggest going to the gym with the person, or going out for a jog, going out to play football or tennis. just suggest ways to keep active, they'll catch on soon enough
really though, its up to them whether they want to loose weight or not.

yeah it is hard but ussaly u can just like do active stuff with them and if u see them eat a lot of crap be like i don't eat those because they can make u really fat u can do stuff like that hoped it helps

Seriously, you don't. If they are over weight, they already know it. They know what they need to do. They don't need to be told.

If they decide to do something about it, be supportive, but they are the only ones that can make the choice to do something about it.

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if they are a close friend or family member ask them if they wanna start riding bikes together or walking everyday encourage them to eat healthy and you never really have to mention the need of weight loss. If they are very overweight you could explain potential risks they are facing which can sadly scare them into doing it themselves.

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how about you start complaining about your own weight and see what she says. She might say oh no I weigh more tahn you but I dont care that kinda thing. and then you could tell her all the things that is bad for teh body and obesity. She might realize she needs to lose weight then.
A different way is to simply ask them to go run or swim with you. After that, if she starts eating junk food and bad food again, stop her and tell her no it's bad for you and maybe get out some healthy snacks that would fill her up.

Are you sure that this person does not already know that they need to lose weight? Does this person feel comfortable in their body? I would rather not bring this up to a friend and wait for them to bring up the subject.

what Tarra said!

I don't know really. But first you might want to find out how they react to things like this. If they are understanding try to be sweet but also get it straight with them because it won't be such an honest relationship. Whether it's a friend or family member try to be honest and sweet.

If the person is kind of sensitive try suggesting activities. two things could happen though so try not to be too pushy. if you suggest activities a little too much and are pushy you'll drive them away. If you are careful and plan activities at regular intervals or start routines with them they'll focus on spending time with you and not really notice it as much. This can also make them get used to this schedule and maybe try it on their own after it becomes a routine.

If they are the kind of person who overreacts then it's best to find a way to get them to be healthy without knowing it. Maybe try the thing i mentioned above or you can complain about yourself and get them to work out with you. You can also see what they say when you complain about yourself and base your decision on that.

Some people will just realize it themselves and will go out. It's okay for people to give in once in a while but make sure that they don't make a routine out of it. Sometimes saying you heard or saw a story on t.v. that was shocking and tell them all the bad stuff that can happen to them and scare them out of it.

The person may be mad at you at first but might realize that it was for the best and you care for them. you only tried to help. you love and care for them and that's all that matters.