The Future of Fat Camps

Im really heavy for my age and i just dont now how to start dieting so im thinking joining a summer diet camp in england but which one to join and i really need a agood one because i dont want to be looin like a sack of potato on my prom night so i really need you guys to suggest a good camp.

Despite the tone of some writers, every negative comment regarding Camp Shane is true. Go to Eagle's Nest Camp (enf.org) in Ashville, NC. It's cheaper, more fun and addresses the individual, not the weight. And as we all know, the individual issues are the source of weight problems.

Adam Wilk said:
These camps are a sham, just like the diet/weight loss industry is as well. The only thing they have to offer are 1) Perhaps more planned exercise and 2) a fake community where everyone has the same issue (sort of)--although the article stated the girl reported being teased even at this 'safe haven'.
When summer's over and kids head back to scho[...]

who ever stated the above is just too full of negativity towards this issue, how can you missguid people like this, yes there is some truth in whan you say but very little, these camps deffinatly do help through guiding and teaching the children the right way to live and eat, have you evereven been to one??? and as for you attitude, i bet you fail in allot of aspects of life, very negative!!

Hi my daughter is also 13. She attended camp shane in new york last summmer and had a great time..she lost 22 pounds looked great , felt great but was not taught how to keepthe weight off..there was no follow up!!! This camp was extemely Large!!! I was dissappointed in the fact of no follow up..or family interaction..telling us what to do..they did not identify the reasons my daughter was overeating..they told me they did therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy) which i do NOT think happened..what that does is allow the child to identify why, when they overeat...it teaches them other methods ,once they identify what triggers them to overeat..they focused on a diet rather than a lifestyle change. I have investigated many camps..and wellspring in north carolina which has about 100-150 campers sounds great to me...THey teach them how this is a lifestyle change!!!!!!and it can be controlled and youu can be in control of your life.it's not about a diet rather a lifestyle change they have intense cong.behavioral therapy..and they don't want your child to be back year after year(unlike camp shane) and they have followup...via the computer once the child returns home..they have a family workshop at the end of camp which teaches the parents what the child has learned..and how every one in the house needs to focus on healthy eating..the lifestlye change...i hope this helps you...i know though what you are going through it is painful for your daughter as well as the whole family battling weight issues..if you have any questions please feel free ................to email me...

CAmp shane is certainly NOT a sham. David promises one thing that the child will loose weight! Thats all he promised my parents some 25 years ago. I went to shane for 9....no not a typo 9 years. The ettenbergs are not psychologists, nor can they be there every time we try to bury our emotions with food. I eventually lost the weight on my own (80lbs.of it) then gained it back again and then had a gastric bypass and have not gained it back. Ive learned from my lessons and use exercise to control my weight.....but yes....I still have a lot of great memories, and some not so good ones of camp. Iwent from ages 12-19.

IM 14 and i need a camp to help me lose weight but unfortunatley i can only find ones that are like 4,000 for a month and my parents cant afford it anyone know a cheaper on for me?

Hi! I am opening a "fat camp" here in beautiful Costa Rica. The first session will start May 1st. The camp is open to any one over the age of 18. We are so excited to help change lives. The cost of the program will include a homestay, all natural meals, meal planning, healthy cooking, personalized fitness programs, beach trips, personal trainer, yoga, pilates, massage, and much more. All of our trainers are certified and look forward to working with you. Special arrangements can be made if you have small children. Not only does this camp focus on getting fit and feeling good but also gives you a peek at beautiful Costa Rica. If you would like more info you can contact me at lilgordita@hotmail.com