Dear Dr. Laura, 

I just watched your video "She Likes Her Curves". I thought your comments were right on. 

After having two children, I struggled with my weight. My now ex-husband's answer to me getting more exercise was to make me walk alone any time we left the house for at least 40 minutes and then drive his truck with the kids to meet me. When we ate anything, he would constantly criticize and nag about the food I ate until even my 4-year-old was telling me what I should or should not eat. When we drove home, I was dropped off two miles from the house to walk home alone. The end result was not to bond us closer together, it was me feeling demoralized, him drinking and chasing other women, and the end of our marriage. 

At this point in time, I have been divorced for 8 years, but I am focusing on raising the children alone. Your answer of creating more family time when you all do physical activities as fun was definitely a better idea. 

Thanks for your positive advice, 

Lecia



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