I think diet is the first big step. Even if she doesn't have time to work out, if she changes what she eats (tons of fast food and stuff) she'll see a big improvement. And it doesn't take any more time to eat something healthy than it does a burger.
Maybe you should show her Supersize Me. That really shocked me.
As for exercise, you have to make it an activity. I can not motivate myself to go running or lift weights, but I have no problem getting out to play volleyball three times per week, tennis once and basketball a few times per month. Whatever she's into. The key is to make it fun, or competitive, or whatever does it for her. If she's not sporty, something like swing dancing lessons is a fantastic idea.
Finally, I just had to comment on this:
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I'm 5'8" and 140-145 pounds, and I wouldn't mind getting rid of my mini-gut.
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Dude, I'm 5'9" and 148, and everybody says I'm the skinniest person they know. Unless you're missing one of your arms, there's no
way you have a mini-gut.