How can I ask my mother to lose weight?

Like we joke around about it all the time. But the reality is that she really is overweight and she doesn't work she only is at home and the least she can do is lose weight. At least a good 20 pounds. She is 56 and she should know she can't be eating like that. She also told me her cholesterol is really high and when she had her blood taken out it came out with a little white stuff on it, which means it is really high. Also I notice she gets looks from around people every now and then. I am not embarrassed but I must admit I feel a little ashamed of her. Then she'll eat things that aren't healthy at all. It's just she has worked before but now she doesn't now my dad takes care of her and she should take care of herself somehow. It's just annoying that she's at that age and she doesn't seem to care. I don't know I have told her before in other times and she does listen to me. But I just don't think she will most of the time we just laugh about it, but it's not funny anymore (if it ever really was). Lately, it just seems to be getting worse too. How can I tell her to lose weight? What words can I use? Like you know not to sound offensive.

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You can ask. You can't make her do anything. She is going to have to decide that it is worth the effort to lose weight for her own health. One time when you are kidding around, stop kidding, get serious and say something like, "Seriously, I would love for you to be around to see my (graduation, marriage, kids, some major future life event). I am worried that I will lose you early to weight related illnesses. Please consider trying a healthier lifestyle to be around for us. We love you." Something like that is supportive, not obnoxious and may provide some of the motivation needed!good luck!

Other Answers:

• Maybe bring up activities you two can do together, such as going to the gym. Start having interests for a fit & healthy lifestyle, if you'd like her to lose weight without being offensive or just asking her. Maybe cook a very healthy dinner for your mum sometimes could be a start. :) Ideas like this is what I would do if I were in your situation.
• She is 56 years old. There is NOTHING you can say to her that will get her to lose weight. Trust me. She has to be hit upside the head with some extreme situation that makes her put in a serious effort.All you can do is make healthy meals for her when you have the opportunity and ask her to take a walk with you so you can "talk" to her about something. While on the walk, you make up some minor thing that is stressing you out. Of course, she will think you are immature for stressing out, but that's OK because the real reason was just to get her walking. Can you handle appearing immature if it means getting her out on walks? (It's your little secret plan).