Adapted from a recent online discussion. Dear Carolyn: Please help me to get my wife to exercise and lose weight before she has a heart attack. My wife of 20 years is 5 feet 2 and approximately 170 lbs. Her weight is mostly in the dangerous stomach area. She used to be quite athletic, but no matter what I try to interest her in, whether walks, bike rides, etc., she usually replies, "Next week." She is on several medications for high blood pressure. I love her so very much, but I have no idea what I can do to help her.