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You can talk to her about it, but ultimately, the change and the willingness to change her lifestyle is something that has to come from herself. Be really careful about the tone you use should you choose to address this in a discussion. The best thing to do is just to model good behavior, and to invite her along. If you yourself are not maintaining a healthy lifestyle, it's highly hypocritical to suggest she change; therefore, you must first examine your own life and do what you would wish her to do. Go for walks, bike rides, hikes, go to the gym, and invite her along. If she doesn't go, tell her how much you missed her being there.
She does not need an ultimatum. She does not need you to condescend to her. She does not need you to insist. What she does need is someone to be there to support her, help her, and encourage her. You need to be the ultimate cheerleader here. When people stop taking care of themselves, there's usually something more going on than just eating too much and not exercising. Depression is often a factor. Great news on that front though: Exercise helps with depression, and so do better food choices.
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If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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