Husband is Sabotaging My Diet/Lifestyle—Need Advice

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Hi folks,

I’ve been working incredibly hard to transform my lifestyle after being diagnosed as prediabetic. I’ve lost nearly 80 pounds and am feeling great—my health and appearance have significantly improved. However, I’m facing a challenging situation at home.

My husband seems to be actively undermining my efforts. He frequently brings home chocolate, sweets, takeout, cakes, and other tempting foods. Despite having multiple discussions and arguments about how this affects my progress and health, he continues to do it. It feels like he’s trying to sabotage my success, and it’s causing a lot of stress and frustration.

Has anyone else experienced this kind of behavior from a partner? What strategies can I use to address this issue and gain his support without causing further conflict? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :wink:

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Ask if he’d like to join you on your new journey. If he declines, let him know that’s okay, but ask that he respect your commitment to living a diabetes-free life.

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A family member of mine did something similar to someone I know. They were relentless, and saying no didn’t deter them. So, I suggested throwing it away right in front of them. That finally made them stop.

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This is me with my boyfriend. I’m working on losing 20 pounds, but he’s one of those people who can eat anything and never gain weight. It makes things challenging.