Weight Loss Spas and Retreats

There are many spas that specialize in weight loss, or that have a specialized program dedicated to helping you lose weight. The focus of these spas often is not on counting calories and strenuous exercise programs, but rather on changing your lifestyle and attitude to help you achieve your weight loss goals.

The programs run by spas usually involve spending one to three weeks in a natural environment to free you of your daily routines and stresses and allow you to focus not just on your weight loss, but on yourself as a whole. Some weight loss spas accept all genders, while others keep their clientele focused on women only, allowing you to decide which one is right for your specific needs. Pricing varies based on the spa, but can range from $1000 to $7000, depending upon the length of your stay.

Some of the programs believe that changing your eating habits and adding fitness to your lifestyle are important, but that it is also more important that you learn a different way of thinking and self acceptance. Some others keep the focus on teaching you how to eat properly and exercise in an effective way to lose weight. But, one thing they all have in common is a goal to change your lifestyle in a way that allows you not only to lose weight, but also helps you keep it off.

The structure of the spas is usually to keep each day scheduled and active. Based on the type of spa you choose, your daily programs could involve a combination of some of the following:

• A fitness assessment


• A personal nutritional consultation


• A personal fitness consultation


• An individual exercise program


• Hiking


• Weight Training


• Therapeutic massages


• Balanced meals


• Workshops and classes on various topics such as confidence and self esteem building


• Meditation


• Stretching


• Cooking classes


• Yoga


• Extra support after leaving via phone or email