This article was co-authored by Eric Martinez and by wikiHow staff writer, Eric McClure. Eric Martinez is a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist and the Vice President of Infinity Sports Institute in Miami, Florida. With over a decade of experience, Eric specializes in clinical exercise physiology, human optimization, and sports science. He works with professional and Olympic athletes as well as high-risk patients. Eric holds an MS in Exercise Physiology from Barry University and is a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologists in the State of Florida. Eric holds 15 different certifications in specialties such as strength and conditioning, injury prevention, neuro biomechanics, and Kinesio taping. He trains hundreds of coaches in Nero and Clinical Physiology certifications.
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If your girlfriend has gained some weight, you may be wondering how you can talk to her about making a change without hurting her. If you do want to address the subject, we’ll show you how to do it with love. We’ll also teach you how to help your girlfriend lose weight without talking about the problem directly so that you can avoid putting her down accidentally. Read on to learn how to handle this delicate topic with tact and respect.
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QuestionCan you gain weight due to stress?Eric MartinezEric Martinez is a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist and the Vice President of Infinity Sports Institute in Miami, Florida. With over a decade of experience, Eric specializes in clinical exercise physiology, human optimization, and sports science. He works with professional and Olympic athletes as well as high-risk patients. Eric holds an MS in Exercise Physiology from Barry University and is a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologists in the State of Florida. Eric holds 15 different certifications in specialties such as strength and conditioning, injury prevention, neuro biomechanics, and Kinesio taping. He trains hundreds of coaches in Nero and Clinical Physiology certifications.
Clinical Performance Specialist & Registered Clinical Exercise PhysiologistClinical Performance Specialist & Registered Clinical Exercise PhysiologistExpert AnswerStress causes burnout syndrome. You start holding on to fat. So try to find ways to get rid of stress. -
QuestionWhat should you do if you want to lose weight?Eric MartinezEric Martinez is a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist and the Vice President of Infinity Sports Institute in Miami, Florida. With over a decade of experience, Eric specializes in clinical exercise physiology, human optimization, and sports science. He works with professional and Olympic athletes as well as high-risk patients. Eric holds an MS in Exercise Physiology from Barry University and is a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologists in the State of Florida. Eric holds 15 different certifications in specialties such as strength and conditioning, injury prevention, neuro biomechanics, and Kinesio taping. He trains hundreds of coaches in Nero and Clinical Physiology certifications.
Clinical Performance Specialist & Registered Clinical Exercise PhysiologistClinical Performance Specialist & Registered Clinical Exercise PhysiologistExpert AnswerTry to reduce stress. Find a diet that is healthy and includes things you enjoy eating. Engage in some form of activity regularly.
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inside-out/201310/how-talk-loved-one-about-their-weight
- ↑ https://www.cnn.com/2016/08/24/health/how-to-talk-about-weight-loss-health/index.html
- ↑ https://www.ahealthiermichigan.org/2011/01/24/how-to-help-your-obese-family-member-without-hurting-their-feelings/
- ↑ https://www.ahealthiermichigan.org/2011/01/24/how-to-help-your-obese-family-member-without-hurting-their-feelings/
- ↑ https://www.cnn.com/2016/08/24/health/how-to-talk-about-weight-loss-health/index.html
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inside-out/201310/how-talk-loved-one-about-their-weight
- ↑ https://www.ahealthiermichigan.org/2011/01/24/how-to-help-your-obese-family-member-without-hurting-their-feelings/
- ↑ https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/i-told-my-girlfriend-shes-fat-how-do-i-take-it-back
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/losing_weight/
- ↑ https://www.shape.com/weight-loss/tips-plans/can-you-tell-someone-you-love-they-need-lose-weight
- ↑ https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/keep-active-eat-healthy-feel-great
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/index.htm
- ↑ https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/keep-active-eat-healthy-feel-great
- ↑ https://www.statnews.com/2016/06/03/weight-obese-doctors-patients/