For those who don’t want the stigma of going to ‘fat camp’, there are even resorts like Hilton Head Health where adults can attend a relaxing and enjoyable program that offers realistic information and insight on health, wellness, and nutrition. It is a weight loss camp yes, but it is in a more vacation resort like atmosphere that is unlike anything you may have ever experienced.

Weight loss camps aren’t limited to the ‘fat camp’ stigma of the past. They now come in all shapes and sizes, and have something to offer anyone who attends regardless of how much weight you want to lose. If you take the time to check out all of the options that you have for support in your weight loss journey, you’ll likely realize that the options are better than you might have thought. If doing it alone just isn’t working, take the time to check out these programs and see what interests you.

These kind of camps are usually reserved for those that need that little extra motivation to get them through their weight loss issues. They may or may not be for you however, many are choosing these kind of camps or resorts to get into the shape they’ve always wanted to be.

To begin with, the very first thing you need to do before starting any weight loss or exercise program is to talk to a health care practitioner that you are comfortable with. They should know what your health allows you to do as far as losing weight safely and what you need to focus on. Also, you should find out what your weight is, and what your Body Mass Index is or your BMI for short. This important number is calculated on your height and weight that tells you what kind of weight category your body is in.

The BMI calculator is a superb tool for diet and exercise plan development, because you will know how much you should weigh based on how tall you are. Be warned, anything over 25 on the BMI scale is considered overweight, and 31 or higher is considered, you guessed it, obese. As the numbers get higher on this scale, the risks to your health do too. For instance, if your BMI index is above 40, you are technically considered severely or morbidly obese. You would be be surprised to find out how many people fall into this category. A 25 year old woman that is 5’5” and weighs 175 pounds is considered overweight, and if you added just a few pounds shen would be obese.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s discussion on more about obesity.