help me out here

[Kodesh]

Hey, lets say I have a girlfriend.
I love her to death, she looks great in my opinion...but she is so damn skinny (98Lbs/comparing to my 190). Each time I am afraid I gonna break her or something. Now, how should I try to approach her so she will start working out with me without running into usual "you think I am not good enough for you...etc".
She jokes about working out, along the lines that she will get some muscles and beat my ass, but its all talk it would seem. Would appreciate any advise.


Thanks

PS: sorry for english, second language.

 

[diamonddiceclay]

the desire to train must come from within-just have her go with you to the gym and see what happens

 

[Kodesh]

well, thats exactly what i am asking about...how to approach her in the first place. "Hey, wanna come with me today?" just does not do it.

Thanks

 

[NubianBeauty]

Tell her you need a spotter. See if that works

 

[FitFossil]

She really has to want it for herself. Perhaps you can start by just asking her to come to the gym when you train - say 'because you enjoy being together'. Just let her do her own thing in the gym unless she asks for help. Maybe by her being there and seeing everyone else, she'll decide she wants to train too. Then you can help her get started.

I also like the idea of saying you need a spotter. Maybe between your sets you could hand her some weights and see if she takes up the challenge.

If she's really skinny, she might be one of those girls who thinks that is what she's supposed to be and diets a lot etc., doing everything she can to be as skinny as possible. In the long run that's really bad for her health.

She should count her blessings she has a man like you who wants her to be strong and healthy. For years my husband told me "stop playing with those little baby weights and lift some real weight!" Finally I listened and I'm so glad!

 

[BITCH]

Invite her to keep you company there, once a hostage in the gym show her how to do some simple exercise and introduce her to other girls there so she'll feel more comfortable.

 

[Kodesh]

Ok, i saw a few great ideas.
Thanks a lot everyone.