My dad has been obese for as long as I can remember. Back in his early adult years he was in great shape, and even when I was younger he would workout almost every day in our home gym and lift weights. I am the youngest of three kids and just moved out last spring.

He is alone at home with my Mom, and he is not helping out at all at home with chores, etc. He is currently on a leave from work because he is depressed. Now he's not even working and according to my Mom he sleeps all day and eats a ton.

I don't want to see my Dad get like this, and I feel like I can help him before it's too late. How do I best approach this issue with him? In what way do I talk to him to be supportive but also inspire him to change?

Please help, reddit. 

My Dad and I haven't always gotten along, and I'm worried whatever I say to him will just lead him to getting defensive and shutting me out completely. I want him to know I love him and I want a happy, healthy father.
user
My dad is obese and depressed and his life is spiraling out of control.
assistant
My dad has been obese for as long as I can remember. Back in his early adult years he was in great shape, and even when I was younger he would workout almost every day in our home gym and lift weights. I am the youngest of three kids and just moved out last spring.

He is alone at home with my Mom, and he is not helping out at all at home with chores, etc. He is currently on a leave from work because he is depressed. Now he's not even working and according to my Mom he sleeps all day and eats a ton.

I don't want to see my Dad get like this, and I feel like I can help him before it's too late. How do I best approach this issue with him? In what way do I talk to him to be supportive but also inspire him to change?

Please help, reddit. 

My Dad and I haven't always gotten along, and I'm worried whatever I say to him will just lead him to getting defensive and shutting me out completely. I want him to know I love him and I want a happy, healthy father.
user
Dad is obese, doesn't work, sleeps all day and eats a ton. How do
assistant