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klmcconne79 · 12-16-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.NorthSouth

That is a good idea! One of the problems that we've identified is my bad eating habits tend to rub off on her. Perhaps my good eating habits would too!

First, I would like to commend you for taking a "first" step in trying to help your wife.

Secondly, my husband's bad eating habits can wreak havoc on me and my self-esteem. This is a man who is 6'8" and weighs 215 pounds. So eats anything and everything he wants. Though recently, he had an episode that scared him and has taken measures to eat better. I cook every night and try to make a healthier dinner for us. But, I cannot control what he eats when I am not around. Maybe seeing a change in your habits will instill a change in hers.

Also, my husband and I take long walks together at night. I crave that time with him. That is when we have some of our best conversations. Almost to the point of walking so far we lose track of time. It's a great way to get out and get some exercise. DH and I have been doing this constaly for the last 6 weeks (it was sporadic at best before hand), I've upped my water consumption to drink half my weight in ounces every day and increased my eating to 5-6 small meals per day. In just doing this over the last few months I've lost over 10 pounds and my energy levels have increased tremndously.

I hope that this helps in your quest to have a happier healthier wife who is not letting PCOS beat her, but is beating PCOS.