Thanks for responding to my post.
I came to this site about a year ago for the first time and posted, but no one ever responded. I am glad this time it was different. :)
I will be talking to my friend again in the next few days, and I'll bring up the subject of healthy living again with her. I'm sure as with most people she will wish to get better, but I don't know if she'll take the steps to do so.