“You need to do more exercise.”
EXPERT TIP It might sound easy – just walk more, or get to the gym a couple of times a week – but for many adults, becoming more active is a major lifestyle adjustment. Adriana Ventura, a registered psychologist and Research Fellow at The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, says it helps to support your partner by making these changes with them. “Doing it together can help create a healthier environment for your partner, which makes it easier for them to change and to sustain change – and having shared goals can deepen your relationship.” For children, having parents who model healthy activity levels is gold!