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April 27, 2010

  • The Importance of a Strong Support Network to an Obese Teen

    There is very little that is more important to a teenager than feeling a sense of belonging.  Therefore, the idea of going to a 'fat camp' is usually terrifying for teens.  However, weight loss camps for kids can provide an environment for them where they are surrounded by people like them who are working toward similar goals.  Such camps and programs often surprise teens by providing a totally accepting atmosphere. (…)

April 20, 2010

April 15, 2010

  • Summer Weight Loss Camps Provide the Perfect Atmosphere of Acceptance

    Though it is true that obesity rates are high, it is becoming less so.  While this is a great development, it means for obese people (especially kids), that there are fewer people in whom they can confide and to whom they feel like an equal.  A "fat camp" can give a child struggling with his or her weight the benefit of being able to choose friends based on other qualities. (…)

March 31, 2010

  • The Importance of Excitement in Your Child's Exercise Routine

    Getting obese children to lose weight can be tough - children more easily lose interest with the fat-burning activities that adults typically have the self-control and focus to do on a regular basis.  Treadmills, weight machines, and other types of exercise equipment are simply too repetitive to keep the interest of kids and teens these days. (…)

March 23, 2010

  • Weight Loss Camps: Good For Your Child's Body and Mind

    When overweight children go to weight loss camps they are surrounded, usually for the first time, by people who struggle with the same problem.  For most kids, this kind of environment fosters more confident, outgoing behavior, which can be very helpful when trying to focus on the goal of losing weight.  By removing large amounts of pressure, teen weight loss camps can enable your child to accomplish his or her goals. (…)

March 3, 2010

  • Weight Loss Camps and Positive Peer Pressure

    Children may be resistant when a parent first proposes they attend a weight loss camp.  If parents are lucky, this will only happen the first time as one of the first things that the child notices when they get to camp is that they are surrounded by peers. (…)

February 19, 2010

  • Setting a Good Example to Help Your Kids Lose Weight

    Whether they admit it or not, children and teens look up to the adults in their lives.  When it comes to issues about health, a number of the habits that kids develop are a direct result of the behaviors that they mimic from their parents.  If you have an overweight child, the truth is that in most cases some of the habits that led to their excessive weight gain were learned from you.  Thus, if you have a child who needs to lose weight and you're considering sending them to a weight loss camp (or they have attended one and are returning home), you will need to make some changes to your habits to be a positive role model.  While the majority of the articles I post here revolve around strategies for kids, I'd like to take this opportunity to highlight the role of parents a bit more. (…)

October 2, 2008

  • A Review of "Eat This, Don't Eat That"

    "Eat This, Don't Eat That" (by David Zinczenko with Matt Goulding) is getting rave reviews.  Is it a book that can help you and your overweight or obese child?  Mostly yes, maybe a little bit no. (…)

September 30, 2008

  • Fat Camp? How the Perception of Overweight Children has Changed

    Years ago, the obese or overweight child faced a lot of scrutiny by their classmates and peers.  Taunting on the playground was sometimes even overlooked by teachers that were ignorant to the plights of these children.  Back then the obese or overweight child stood out, and like any noticeable difference amongst a group, their weight trouble was questioned and looked down on. (…)

September 4, 2008

  • The Scary Truth about Childhood Obesity

    It's hard to turn on the news or read a paper anymore without hearing something about the obesity crisis in America.  Our poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyles have certainly caught up with us.  Today's kids are feeling the effects as well.  We have more obese children than we have ever experienced.  Years ago, there used to be one or two larger kids per class.  In today's world, it's not unlikely that half of the class will be overweight or obese. (…)

August 19, 2008

  • Hidden Childhood Obesity Factors

    When your child is born, your probably never think that you'll face obesity issues.  Yet, here you are looking up information on teen weight loss camp and how to help your child lose weight.  What happened?  What went wrong? (…)

August 15, 2008

  • Returning from Weight Loss Camp: Training your Tasters

    So….you've just completed a successful session of summer weight loss camp.  Now you're back at home and all those wonderful, enticing, unheathly foods are begging for you to eat them.  You know they taste good, but you also know that there are much heathier alternatives.  Unfortunately, those healthier alternatives don't seem to taste as good. 
    Have you ever wished that broccoli tasted like chocolate and  bran cereal tasted like Cocoa Puffs?  There's a reason why foods that are "good for us" never seem to taste as good as foods that are "bad for us."  Even adults have difficulty convincing themselves to eat their veggies over something like a bag of potato chips; however, parents can't very well eat a bowl of ice cream while they make their kids eat their greens! (…)

August 11, 2008

  • Weight Loss Camp at Home: Fun Ways to Exercise

    Are you looking for a FUN way to exercise?  At weight loss camp, you learn that exercise can be fun and enjoyable.  Here, I'd like to show you that you can have the same fun exercising at home
    Ask your parents if you can set up your very own obstacle course!  If the weather is nice, the backyard will do, but you can do this indoors as well, you just have to be creative. (…)

July 31, 2008

  • How Parents Ruin a Successful Transition Home from Camp

    Sending your child to a summer weight loss camp was probably a difficult decision.  An entire summer of camp can be expensive and parting with your child can be heart-wrenching.  After such sacrifice on your behalf and that of your child's, it's imperative that you help your child transition from the camp experience to normal home life without leaving behind all that they've learned.  By understanding the top reasons for failure of this important transition time, you can make sure that you won't make the same mistakes. (…)

July 25, 2008

July 17, 2008

  • Nearing the End of Another Successful Summer

    We're wrapping up yet another successful summer here at Camp Pocono Trails….but don't forget that we still have a few spaces open in our remaining sessions.  If you're still considering spending some time this summer at our weight loss camp, we would still love to hear from you! (…)

July 2, 2008

  • What Causes Childhood Obesity?

    Childhood obesity is a medical condition that is characterized by a weight well above the norm for their height and age. Doctors define obesity as having a body mass index well above average. (…)

June 20, 2008

June 12, 2008

  • Teen Keeps Losing after Weight Loss Camp

    Long Island high school student, Nicole Caroll, lost over 40 lbs. at a weight loss camp last summer and continues to make progress toward her ultimate goal. (…)

May 23, 2008

  • Weight Loss for Kids - The Best and Worst Environments

    Childhood obesity is a serious problem because as parents try to figure out how to get their overweight son or daughter to lose weight, they often find dieting and enforcing a vigorous fitness routine doesn't work well if at all. (…)

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