Offering weight loss support to your loved ones can make a big difference in their lives. Often when people are stuck in a rut, eating the same foods repeatedly, or turning to food to take away the boredom or lower their stress, the patterns can be difficult to break. The special person in your life may know that he or she needs to change things but doesn’t have the motivation or support to do it. Here are four ways that you can encourage your loved ones who are struggling with weight issues.

Unhealthy dieting generally leads to greater weight gain in the long run. Extensive juice fasts, extreme calorie reduction, and an…