• Exercise, nutrition and motivation are core elements to successful weight loss.lose weight image by Bube from Fotolia.com
  
  Reality shows like "The Biggest Loser" bring to life the struggles the contestants experience while on a strict nutrition program and killer exercise regimen. Weight loss camps or "fat camps" for all ages have become popular due to the alarming obesity rates in the United States, and a growing interest in fitness and nutrition. In Michigan, there are a variety of programs for weight loss, nutrition and exercise for both adults and children.
  
  

Camp Sea-Gull - Charlevoix

• A traditional weight loss camp for adult women, Camp Sea Gull offers nutritious meals, physical activities and opportunities for personal improvement. Located in the Charlevoix Spa, the camp allows campers to design a program from activities including yoga, exercise, jogging, aerobic dance, tennis and volleyball. Or, they can choose swimming, canoeing, kayaking or water aerobics on Lake Charlevoix. Three healthy meals and a daily snack are prepared by a nutritionist and served in the lakeside dining room. Accommodations are in dorm-style or semi-private comfortable cabins. A massage, manicure or pedicure can be arranged for some extra pampering.
  
  Camp Sea-Gull
  
  08580 Boyne City Road
  
  Charlevois, MI 49720
  
  231-547-6556
  
  info@campseagull.com
  
  campseagull.com
  
  

Health Exploration Station-Canton

• Teaching children proper nutrition and what their bodies need to be healthy starts early. The St. Joseph Mercy Health Exploration Station provides interactive health programs for children K-12. While not your typical sleep-away weight loss camp, the nutrition programs can be brought to schools or enjoyed at the Exploration Station at St. Joseph Mercy Canton Health Center. Children learn about the food pyramid and how to read a food label in "Nutrition Facts." "You Are What You Eat" teaches them about food group basics, nutrients and what a growing body needs to be healthy. Programs are offered by school grade level and for boy and girl scout troup levels as well.
  
  St. Joseph Mercy Health Exploration Station
  
  St. Joseph Mercy Canton Health Center
  
  1600 S. Canton Center Road, Suite 10
  
  Canton, MI 48188
  
  734-398-7537
  
  healthexplorationstation.com
  
  

Fit Body Boot Camp-Cadillac and Traverse City

• Fit Body Boot Camp is an indoor week-long program, providing structured exercise, nutritional coaching and motivation to lose weight, get toned and develop a healthy lifestyle. Campers just need to bring a water bottle and a willingness to work hard. Activities vary in order to keep campers motivated: light running, resistance training, obstacle courses, hiking and aerobics. The structure allows individuals flexibility that suit their lifestyle and work schedule while getting fit, losing weight and feeling great.
  
  Fit Body Boot Camp
  
  1320 N. Mitchell Street
  
  Cadillac, MI 49601
  
  877-775-4560
  
  fitbodybootcamp.com
  
  

Body Beautiful Boot Camps-Bloomfield Hills, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak

• Jennifer Gray, a 15-year veteran in the fitness field, incorporates exercise, nutrition and personal support at her network of Body Beautiful Boot Camps for Women. Camps offer overall weight loss and fitness, as well as accelerated programs for brides, big beautiful women and those who want to look great for a special occasion. Fitness activities include kickboxing, bosu ball, circuit weight training, yoga and belly dancing. The number and length of camp sessions are customized for each camper, and coaching on healthy food choices and nutrition make weight loss goals achievable.
  
  Locations at Bloomfield Hills
  
  Rochester and Royal Oak, MI
  
  248-761-2321
  
  email: jenn@bodybyjenn.com
  
  bodybyjenn.com