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Old 09-05-2016, 11:48 PM
 
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Hi all, I havent really told her anything, but I started working out to get in shape and I would like my wife to do the same.

She does have a petite skinny body and it wont take her long to achieve a tone body which to me would be nice to see that on my wife but I dont want to tell her the wrong way or come off the wrong way

obviously i love how she looks now but id figure why not work out also. Or am I wrong wanting my wife to work out along with me as well?

is there any way to motivate her or perhaps tell her in a way to be like yeahh...i should get a body like that or something
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Old 09-05-2016, 11:52 PM
 
Location: SF Bay Area
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Show her the fruits of your labor in a few months and see if that will motivate her.
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Old 09-05-2016, 11:52 PM
 
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LOL. Drop hints how you think toned bodies on women are really hot? Just try not to point it out on actual other women or you may get a beating...

On a serious note, why not just ask her if she wants to come along with you to the gym? Say you'd really like to start working out and being healthier but you'd really like her company, it's more fun together. Would she say no?
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Old 09-06-2016, 12:02 AM
 
Location: Las Vegas
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Ask her to go with you! After all it's good for both of you.
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Old 09-06-2016, 01:42 AM
 
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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I highly doubt, there's anything you can say to motivate her to pursue a magazine body just to please you. The motivation has to come strictly from her. If anything, it will backfire with resentment.
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Old 09-06-2016, 01:51 AM
 
Location: The cupboard under the sink
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Just imagine how you would like your wife to tell you to stop being a selfish shallow jerk and try that.
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Old 09-06-2016, 04:38 AM
 
Location: a primitive state
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You sound like my husband, so let me tell you what I told him: "no."

I've trained with him before and appreciated the results, but I don't have the time or the energy to invest in the process. I'm happy with myself right now. Training doesn't give me the pleasure it gives him. I'd rather spend my free time on other pursuits.
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Old 09-06-2016, 04:56 AM
 
Location: The Triad
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how can I tell my wife to work out?
Not with your words.
Women just don't like it when men give them answers.

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is there any way to motivate her or...
Now you're on the right trail.

Think hard about what the strongest of human motivations might be...
(btw it's NOT food) and ways to reward the desired actions.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy_mIEnnlF4
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Old 09-06-2016, 05:04 AM
 
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Hi all, I havent really told her anything, but I started working out to get in shape and I would like my wife to do the same.
She does have a petite skinny body and it wont take her long to achieve a tone body which to me would be nice to see that on my wife but I dont want to tell her the wrong way or come off the wrong way
obviously i love how she looks now but id figure why not work out also. Or am I wrong wanting my wife to work out along with me as well?
is there any way to motivate her or perhaps tell her in a way to be like yeahh...i should get a body like that or something
Apparantly not or you would not be asking others how to force your wife to work out with you.
She will work out if she wants to if not she won't.
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Old 09-06-2016, 05:05 AM
 
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Not with your words.
Women just don't like it when men give them answers.

Now you're on the right trail.

Think hard about what the strongest of human motivations might be...
(btw it's NOT food) and ways to reward the desired actions.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy_mIEnnlF4
Great suggestion, how to train your wife to be one of Pavlov's dogs.
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