Fat camp
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A weight loss camp is a term for a type of program where overweight
and obese
people of all ages go to lose weight. However in common parlance the term "fat camp" is today also often used to (sometimes humorously or sometimes with intended harm) refer to residential programs, usually in rural settings, where adults stay to eat nutritious foods, exercise and lose weight. These adult programs are also known as, weight loss resorts, weight loss retreats, weight loss holidays.
These programs may be referred to as a fitness and weight loss camps. What sets these apart from other camps is that they typically provide nutrition classes, weekly weigh-ins, and a variety of classes and activities designed for weight loss. Others gradually or immediately go back to overeating. One of the main determining factors appears to be support from other family members and friends.
The goal of the camps is to enhance the health of the campers, raise their self-confidence and self-image, as well as teach them healthy life skills and choices. These camps provide weight-loss results of two to five pounds per week on average. However the more overweight the camper, the more they generally lose in these programs. The effectiveness of these summer camps varies widely and usually depends on the quality of the individual program and biochemistry of the attending campers.
Newer programs not only focus on weight loss, but also on changing behavior through a combination of training on self-regulatory behaviors and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to ensure that weight loss persists long after campers return home. Most experts believe these are key elements of an effective program.
A number of weight loss camps are currently in operation in the United States, Canada, and throughout Europe. These camps vary greatly in terms of the methods used and outcomes (both long-term and short-term) experienced by campers.
One of the more recently developed programs is Wellspring camps
which, in addition to nutrition and exercise, focus on psychological reasons for weight gain. Wellspring has several camps across the United States.
Overweight
Overweight is generally defined as having more body fat than is optimally healthy. Being overweight is a common condition, especially where food supplies are plentiful and lifestyles are sedentary...
and obese
Obesity
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems...
people of all ages go to lose weight. However in common parlance the term "fat camp" is today also often used to (sometimes humorously or sometimes with intended harm) refer to residential programs, usually in rural settings, where adults stay to eat nutritious foods, exercise and lose weight. These adult programs are also known as, weight loss resorts, weight loss retreats, weight loss holidays.
These programs may be referred to as a fitness and weight loss camps. What sets these apart from other camps is that they typically provide nutrition classes, weekly weigh-ins, and a variety of classes and activities designed for weight loss. Others gradually or immediately go back to overeating. One of the main determining factors appears to be support from other family members and friends.
The goal of the camps is to enhance the health of the campers, raise their self-confidence and self-image, as well as teach them healthy life skills and choices. These camps provide weight-loss results of two to five pounds per week on average. However the more overweight the camper, the more they generally lose in these programs. The effectiveness of these summer camps varies widely and usually depends on the quality of the individual program and biochemistry of the attending campers.
Newer programs not only focus on weight loss, but also on changing behavior through a combination of training on self-regulatory behaviors and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to ensure that weight loss persists long after campers return home. Most experts believe these are key elements of an effective program.
A number of weight loss camps are currently in operation in the United States, Canada, and throughout Europe. These camps vary greatly in terms of the methods used and outcomes (both long-term and short-term) experienced by campers.
One of the more recently developed programs is Wellspring camps
Wellspring camps
Wellspring Camps are 1-week to 8-week summer weight loss camps located in New York, North Carolina, California, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Hawaii, Vancouver, Canada, and England...
which, in addition to nutrition and exercise, focus on psychological reasons for weight gain. Wellspring has several camps across the United States.