As long as I have been born, my Mum has been over weight. She has tried numerous diets etc but always gives up.

She turned 60 last year and along with that has come some complications around her weight. It is a vicious cycle of not being able to exercise properly due to bad knees etc, gaining more weight, therefore not being able to exercise.

My Dad is suffering because of it. He is a very active and social person, but my Mum really struggles. She can't walk more than a few km's at a time and social events tire her out - a lot.

She needs to loose weight, there is no doubt about it and my family all agree she needs an intervention... however no one is willing to give her the hard word because they don't want to upset her.

I LOVE my Mum. She is the best Mother I could ever wish for and as it stands - she won't be around to see my children.

Am I the Asshole for wanting to give it to her straight? 

We have found a personal trainer, I know a nutritionist, we are all willing to do it together as a family.