A residential school program for overweight teens comes with a hefty price tag (some in excess of $,000 per month). These programs rely on the same formula for weight loss as is commonly recommended; strict eating guidelines and increased activities. In other words, better nutrition and exercise. Hopefully some counseling is offered, and college prep courses are usually on the curriculum, but what about those kids? Are they getting a realistic head-start on a lifetime of healthier habits or are they simply doing what they are told, only to be fed to the wolves when they leave the safe environment of the school?

I tried to find stories of teens who had successfully completed these programs and gone on to healthy lives, and came up empty. If you are one or know of someone who''s been through one of these live-in school/weight loss programs, please drop me a line. I''d love to hear a success story. If you want to be everything you can for your kids, here are ideas for getting them (and you) up and moving again.

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