Letters to SpaFlyer: Fat Farms / Weight Loss Retreats

I am looking for health and fitness spa that offers all spa amenities for a week 5 to 7 days, including facials, massages, good food, walks, relaxation exercise, etc. Sort of like a fat farm, although I'm not fat. I want the best available in US can you help me? 
-- Cindy, Fairhope, Alaska

---Response by SpaFlyer:

It's difficult to recommend a retreat when we don't your preferred style (country, Asian, modern, cozy, medical), your budget (if any), how far you're willing to travel, or in what season, but as you've asked for "the best", we'd make the following recommendations:

LUXURY Resorts, considered among the best in the USA:
Golden Door, Escondido, California
Rancho La Puerta in Baja / Mexico / California
Miraval in Arizona
Canyon Ranch in Arizona

HEALTH-Spas:
Mountain Harbor Resort & Turtle Cove Spa in Mount Ida, Arkansas
Green Mountain at Fox Run, Vermont (massage available, but no esthetics), Excellent reputation for diabetes treatment and more. A Women only destination.
Birch Creek in New York (primarily diet and health related, with modest spa treatments)

BUDGET Spas:
The Oaks at Ojai in California (all inclusive program with both health, fitness, esthetics, and great walking and hiking trips, plus in a location which permits access to activities in town).

HOLISTIC / AYURVEDIC:
The Raj, Vedic City, Iowa

TO VIEW OUR ENTIRE GROUP OF WEIGHT LOSS RETREATS, PLEASE VISIT OUR PRIMARY SITE AT SPAINDEX.COM, AND VISIT OUR WEIGHT LOSS RETREATS PAGE

Good Luck!

Comments

[Cyd Ovens]

I am looking for a fitness/fat farm that has everything included along with some deep massage. I would like a moderately priced spa or retreat that has good results. I need to lose 35-40 pounds and want a good head start. I would like to stay up to 3 weeks. Warm would be nice as well. I like to hike, swim, do yoga and am healthy except for the weight. Think I need to get away from all animal and wheat.

---Response by SpaFlyer.com

Cyd, have you used the link shown in our original resopnse, above? It will take you to our list of recommended weight loss retreats. You'll find something to your liking from that category. -- Editor

[Shirley L. Wallahan]

I also need to lose 35 - 40 lbs. I am 4'11 1/2" and weigh 145 lbs. I am 70 years old. I have tried so many diets and exercise and nothing works, except that I continue to gain weight. I was 105 to 110 my adult life. When my husband died in 1994 I began gaining weight, and continue to do so. HELP -- Shirley W.

--Response by SpaFlyer:

Shirley, have you looked into Green Mountain at Fox Run? We'd recommend a visit to the beautiful hills of Vermont to help you get started again, as they have programs for every age and fitness level. Click the link in our original response, above, and see Green Mountain on our Weight Loss Retreats page. -- Editor

[C I Johnson]

On a budget, is it possible to find a say...internship...w/a fat farm where I might swap clerical or other duties for four or more (4+) days of fitness? I am 5'6", weighing 170; wish to lose 20+ lbs, while my traveling buddy needs to lose even more! (I live in the Mid-Atlantic Area, prefer aesthetics traditional not contemporary, nor rustic)
- Signed, Hopeful

--Response by SpaFlyer:

Dear Hopeful: That would sur be nice, wouldn't it? We don't know of any offhand, but we'll publish your answer here, in the event in raises interest somewhere. Good luck. -- Editor

[kb]

I want to lose 45lbs. I live in yonkers, NY. I am trying to find a weight loss farm as close to me as possible. I am also on a budget but whatever is avilable close I want to consider. Thanks! -- KB

-- Response by SpaFlyer:

KB, have you already searched our primary weight loss retreast directory at SpaIndex.com? We have wonderful health and fitness spas all over the United States, broken out by region. We have certain special interest pages, as well, broken out by specific types, as well (Detox, Weight Loss Retreats, and more). To use our directory, use the link shown in our original response, or visit http://www.SpaIndex.com, and search for a "Stay Spa" by geographic area. To find a weight loss retreat, go to our "Specialty Spas" section and look at our Weight Loss Retreats, and specifically for you, "Birch Creek" in New York. Good luck. -- Editor.

[Ann]

Looking for "Fat Farm", couple needs to lose weight, learn better eating habits & make exercising part of their routine. Looking for a warm climate to spend apx. 30 days in order to get us on the right track. Any information would be greatly appreciated. -- Ann

-- Response by SpaFlyer:

Ann, have you searched our primary directory of weight loss retreats at SpaIndex.com? We have wonderful health and fitness spas all over the United States, broken out by region. We have certain special interest pages, as well, broken out by specific types, as well (Detox, Weight Loss Retreats, and more). To use our directory, use the link shown in our original response, above, or visit http://www.SpaIndex.com, and search for a "Stay Spa" by geographic area or a Weight Loss Retreat by clicking on "Specialty Spas" categories. -- Editor.

[Faye McGhee]

I am looking for a weight loss retreat for a friend and myself. we would like to stay up to 2 weeks so we will have lost quite a few pounds before returning home. It can be anywhere in the United States. We are on a budget but will do what we have to do. Sincerely, Faye M.

-- Response by SpaFlyer:

Faye, I'd recommend the Oaks in Ojai, California, as a moderately priced residential spa program (www.oaksspa.com) or Green Mountain at Fox Run (www.fitwoman.com). Don't miss our entire directory of Weight Loss Retreats at www.SpaIndex.com -- click on "Specialty Spas" and then browse our Weight Loss Retreats. -- Editor.

[joanne]

I am looking for a fat camp in south africa where can lose about 50 kilogrmas can you please help? Joanne

-- Response by SpaFlyer:

Joanne, we'd recommend you visit our "Africa Stay Spas" page here: http://www.spaindex.com/resort/africa/southafrica.html. You may also want to click the banner for our partner in South Africa, HealthSpas.co.za. I'm certain they can help you, as well. -- Editor.

[Jim Miller]

I am looking for a fitness/weightloss spa for my wife and I. Would prefer to stay in California. We don't need all of the expensive massages, facials, etc. Just good excesize, healthy food and some counseling. Any suggestions? -- Jim M.

---Response by SpaFlyer:

Jim, you'll definately want to check out the "Oaks at Ojai" which offers exactly what you're describing, in beautiful and warm Ojai, California. Visit their website at http://www.oaksspa.com. Good luck!

[Judy Marzulli]

I am looking for a health spa that can help me learn to cope with hypoglycemia. I would like one with medical treatment available. Moderately priced, preferably in Mexico, but not necessarily. I can not eat any sugar and have to lower carbs. -- Judy M.

-- Response by SpaFlyer:

Judy, we'd recommend Rancho La Puerta in Mexico (www.rancholapuerta.com) which isn't moderately priced, I'm afraid; Pritikin Center in Florida (www.Pritikin.com); and The Raj (www.TheRaj.com). Good luck. -- Editor

[Heather]

I am looking for a weight loss facility for my mother. She has diabetes, High blood pressure, etc. She currently has difficulty getting around. I would like find a place shoud could go on a budget for approx. 3 weeks or so. We live in MI. Prefer to be near there.

[molly]

I am 34, 5'4, and 140 lbs. I don't necessarily need to lose 50 lbs, but I am unhappy with my body image and i would like to learn how to incorporate exercise and healthy eating for an AFFORDABLE price. Is it possible? Everything i have found has been around $3000, which I can not afford as a student.

[Margie Cronin]

I am a 63 year old diabetic woman who is legally blind and am looking for a live in weight loss camp in New York close to or near my home which is in Brooklyn. I would greatly appreciate your help asap. Thank you. Margie

[Bridget Reno]

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