Weight Loss Retreats or Camps - MiniMins.com

ChristieK · 13th October, 2008

I was wondering if anyone has gone to any weight loss retreats or boot camps? I went to a holistic detox about 17 months ago that was fantastic (although dear!); the focus wasn't on weight loss but rather on health and wellness. I'm going to a weight loss and fitness camp end of November -- has anyone else gone to one, what did you think?

FattyMcBigbum · 13th October, 2008

I'd love to do something like that but can't cos I have a little un :/

Taz · 13th October, 2008

I would love to do that. Go in fat, come out thin!

ChristieK · 14th October, 2008

I'm not sure the results would be that drastic in a week, but it sounds to me like a great challenge and a good way to get a few pounds off but mostly to re-evaluate my fitness and have a week to just take care of me!

I'll let you know how it goes!

Tazzi · 14th October, 2008

Hi Hun, WHere are you going in November?? I was looking for another one.
I went on one in Perth....when i was in high school...maybe 15 or something. It was a week of detox. Eating just fruit or something along those lines (you could pick your type of detox) a high through the forest 3 times a day and then yoga or aerobics or nutrician talks and things like that. Then we would all get in the spa together and the sauna and that sort of thing. There was 6 of us for the week and we stayed in a little wood cabin together. It was lovely actually and i did lose loads of weight. Shame my family doesnt share my holistic views and thinks eating organic food or reducing food miles is a load of crap so it was hard to maintain whilst i lived at home.
Taz x

ChristieK · 14th October, 2008

Hi, Taryn; I'm going to FitFarms, here's the link: Weight Loss Holiday | Fat Farm | Fitness Holidays UK | Devon | Cotswolds - FitFarms.co.uk . When I did the detox last year, I went to Detox International: Detox International - Detox reteats in Spain and Portugal

Taz · 14th October, 2008

That is a lot of money but it would be so worth it. I would love to do that

**flirty40greeneyes** · 14th October, 2008

Perhaps we could have a Minimins retreat??!!!

Love the idea Christie and both the uk and Spain/Portugal ones look fantastic ...... will have to wait until I win the lottery though!!!!!

PS love your cat family!!

Tazzi · 15th October, 2008

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Originally Posted by ChristieK

Hi, Taryn; I'm going to FitFarms, here's the link: Weight Loss Holiday | Fat Farm | Fitness Holidays UK | Devon | Cotswolds - FitFarms.co.uk . When I did the detox last year, I went to Detox International: Detox International - Detox reteats in Spain and Portugal

Oh cool. Thanks hun.

You will have to let me know how you get on. Im off to America then otherwise i would join you.

Also love your cat family. I had to give my baby away a few months ago when i moved into my new flat

Taz x

ChristieK · 15th October, 2008

Where are you going in America? I'm American, grew up in Chicago, but have lived in several places and traveled all over the states. This summer was in Tulsa, Oklahoma, nw Arkansas, then Los Angeles and up the coast of California, and then to Chicago to see family.

Thanks for your kind words about my kitties; I love them to bits! We don't have kids, so my cats are like my kids. I lost my beautiful Lucia on 1 January 2008, and it really devastated me, I'm still recovering, but the others (especially Sammy) help! I"m so sorry to hear you had to give up your cat, that must have been unbearable...

Tazzi · 16th October, 2008

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Originally Posted by ChristieK

Where are you going in America? I'm American, grew up in Chicago, but have lived in several places and traveled all over the states. This summer was in Tulsa, Oklahoma, nw Arkansas, then Los Angeles and up the coast of California, and then to Chicago to see family.

Thanks for your kind words about my kitties; I love them to bits! We don't have kids, so my cats are like my kids. I lost my beautiful Lucia on 1 January 2008, and it really devastated me, I'm still recovering, but the others (especially Sammy) help! I"m so sorry to hear you had to give up your cat, that must have been unbearable...

Its really quite strange how my trip to America came about

I had a dream about this girl that i was best friends with in Primary school so i havent seen her for 10 years and i remember her moving to San Diego but thats it really. So i had this dream and thought.....i really need to track her down. So i rang about 8 different houses with her last name and all went to voicemail and when i rang her house she Answered! She was at home waiting to go to her last exam

So we have been talking for the past 2 years and finally i am going to visit. I am basing myself in Sand Diego but have plans for LA, Las VEGAS, San Francisco, Maybe a little bit of the east coast....depends on the funds.

It was so hard to give up millie.

I cried for ages and i still look and her little picture and feel like such a bi*ch. But i just couldnt afford to rent a place where she would be able to come.

http://www.minimins.com/pets-corner/...home-asap.html (My cat millie needs a new home asap. :()

Theres a picture of her on this link.

Taz x

ChristieK · 17th October, 2008

Oh, I LOVE San Diego!! It's a super city, really beautiful downtown area with wonderful art deco-ish architecture, right on the ocean. We were there in Aug 2007, just loved it. Tons to do around there. If you get a chance, go east to the Sierras, the mountains are gorgeous and only a day's drive away. You'll love it; make sure and go to the restaurant/cafe downtown, right across from the convention center with the large outdoor patio; they have the best fish tacos!! YUM!!! (and very healthy!)

Millie is such a little love, what a pretty little thing! I'm sure you miss her terribly.

sun · 23rd October, 2008

I'd like to open a diet & nutrition shop stocking all well known brands under one roof, whether it would be weight watchers meals, slimfast, slimmingworld, high protein low carb, it would also have a cafe area for all slimmers/maintainers to socially meet, one can always dream..................

sue x

Taz · 23rd October, 2008

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Originally Posted by sun

I'd like to open a diet & nutrition shop stocking all well known brands under one roof, whether it would be weight watchers meals, slimfast, slimmingworld, high protein low carb, it would also have a cafe area for all slimmers/maintainers to socially meet, one can always dream..................

sue x

Oooh I wanted to open that cafe! I thought it was just me!

13th October, 2008	#1 (permalink)
ChristieK Queen of Cats ChristieK's Profile Albums ChristieK's Photo Gallery Join Date: 17th May, 2007 Posts: 486 My Mood: Rep Power: 13 Diet: CD, then W8, now healthy Surgery Date: Lipo 12 Sep 08 Height: 5' 7" Start Date: CD 1 Feb 07, W8 6 Oct 08, Maint 20 Nov 08 Start Weight: 212lb Current Weight: 151lb Goal Weight: 151lb Goal Date: No Worries! BMI Information: Start BMI: 33.2 Current BMI: 23.6 Goal BMI: 23.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 61lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost 28.77%	Weight Loss Retreats or Camps I was wondering if anyone has gone to any weight loss retreats or boot camps? I went to a holistic detox about 17 months ago that was fantastic (although dear!); the focus wasn't on weight loss but rather on health and wellness. I'm going to a weight loss and fitness camp end of November -- has anyone else gone to one, what did you think? __________________ Please sponsor me! http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/christieknox

13th October, 2008	#2 (permalink)
FattyMcBigbum Soon... ThinnyMcTinytush FattyMcBigbum's Profile Albums FattyMcBigbum's Photo Gallery Join Date: 21st June, 2008 Posts: 258 My Mood: Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 6 Diet: Slim Fast Height: 5' 7" Start Date: 02/03/2008 Start Weight: 348lb Current Weight: 304lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: 25/12/2009 BMI Information: Start BMI: 54.5 Current BMI: 47.6 Goal BMI: 21.9 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 44lb Weight to Lose: 164lb % Lost 12.64%	I'd love to do something like that but can't cos I have a little un :/ __________________ Slim Fast re-start... September Week 1 ... -3.8lb Week 2 ... -4.6lb October Week 3 ... -3lb Week 4 ... +0.6lb Week 5 ... -3.6 Week 6 ... +0.2lb November Week 7 ... STS Week 8 ... -2.2lb November challenge Goal Number 1: BMI <45 My Ultimate Goal

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Taz Team FFF co-captain! Taz's Profile Albums Taz's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd March, 2008 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 15,970 My Mood: Rep Power: 694 Diet: Slimming World Start Weight: 247lb Current Weight: 199lb Goal Weight: 147lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 48lb Weight to Lose: 52lb % Lost 19.43%	I would love to do that. Go in fat, come out thin! __________________ Failure doesn't happen until you give up trying! Ultimate Goal Black Belt weight loss 26/09/09 Channel swim challenge http://www.justgiving.com/tazzy

14th October, 2008	#4 (permalink)
ChristieK Queen of Cats ChristieK's Profile Albums ChristieK's Photo Gallery Join Date: 17th May, 2007 Posts: 486 My Mood: Rep Power: 13 Diet: CD, then W8, now healthy Surgery Date: Lipo 12 Sep 08 Height: 5' 7" Start Date: CD 1 Feb 07, W8 6 Oct 08, Maint 20 Nov 08 Start Weight: 212lb Current Weight: 151lb Goal Weight: 151lb Goal Date: No Worries! BMI Information: Start BMI: 33.2 Current BMI: 23.6 Goal BMI: 23.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 61lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost 28.77%	I'm not sure the results would be that drastic in a week, but it sounds to me like a great challenge and a good way to get a few pounds off but mostly to re-evaluate my fitness and have a week to just take care of me! I'll let you know how it goes! __________________ Please sponsor me! http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/christieknox

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Tazzi is Special :P Tazzi's Profile Albums Tazzi's Photo Gallery Join Date: 28th August, 2007 Location: Preston, UK - originally from Australia Posts: 4,330 My Mood: Rep Power: 562 Diet: Diet Chef Height: 5' 4"	Hi Hun, WHere are you going in November?? I was looking for another one. I went on one in Perth....when i was in high school...maybe 15 or something. It was a week of detox. Eating just fruit or something along those lines (you could pick your type of detox) a high through the forest 3 times a day and then yoga or aerobics or nutrician talks and things like that. Then we would all get in the spa together and the sauna and that sort of thing. There was 6 of us for the week and we stayed in a little wood cabin together. It was lovely actually and i did lose loads of weight. Shame my family doesnt share my holistic views and thinks eating organic food or reducing food miles is a load of crap so it was hard to maintain whilst i lived at home. Taz x __________________ Mini Goals Finish 1 Week 100% - No Cheating! Lose 1 Stone Drop a Jean Size

14th October, 2008	#6 (permalink)
ChristieK Queen of Cats ChristieK's Profile Albums ChristieK's Photo Gallery Join Date: 17th May, 2007 Posts: 486 My Mood: Rep Power: 13 Diet: CD, then W8, now healthy Surgery Date: Lipo 12 Sep 08 Height: 5' 7" Start Date: CD 1 Feb 07, W8 6 Oct 08, Maint 20 Nov 08 Start Weight: 212lb Current Weight: 151lb Goal Weight: 151lb Goal Date: No Worries! BMI Information: Start BMI: 33.2 Current BMI: 23.6 Goal BMI: 23.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 61lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost 28.77%	Hi, Taryn; I'm going to FitFarms, here's the link: Weight Loss Holiday \| Fat Farm \| Fitness Holidays UK \| Devon \| Cotswolds - FitFarms.co.uk . When I did the detox last year, I went to Detox International: Detox International - Detox reteats in Spain and Portugal __________________ Please sponsor me! http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/christieknox

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Taz Team FFF co-captain! Taz's Profile Albums Taz's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd March, 2008 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 15,970 My Mood: Rep Power: 694 Diet: Slimming World Start Weight: 247lb Current Weight: 199lb Goal Weight: 147lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 48lb Weight to Lose: 52lb % Lost 19.43%	That is a lot of money but it would be so worth it. I would love to do that __________________ Failure doesn't happen until you give up trying! Ultimate Goal Black Belt weight loss 26/09/09 Channel swim challenge http://www.justgiving.com/tazzy

14th October, 2008	#8 (permalink)
flirty40greeneyes Moderator flirty40greeneyes's Profile Albums flirty40greeneyes's Photo Gallery Join Date: 25th August, 2006 Location: Middlewich Cheshire Posts: 13,671 My Mood: Rep Power: 748 Diet: CD SS .... sometimes!!! Height: 5' 4" Start Weight: 202lb Current Weight: 162lb Goal Weight: 140lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 34.7 Current BMI: 27.8 Goal BMI: 24 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 40lb Weight to Lose: 22lb % Lost 19.8%	Perhaps we could have a Minimins retreat??!!! Love the idea Christie and both the uk and Spain/Portugal ones look fantastic ...... will have to wait until I win the lottery though!!!!! PS love your cat family!! __________________ CDC 2009: Jan 10 14.6 Feb 28 13.5 -15lb Mar 27 13.1 -4lb Apr 30 12.9 -6lb May 28 11.12 -11lb Jun 9 11.8 -4lb

15th October, 2008	#10 (permalink)
ChristieK Queen of Cats ChristieK's Profile Albums ChristieK's Photo Gallery Join Date: 17th May, 2007 Posts: 486 My Mood: Rep Power: 13 Diet: CD, then W8, now healthy Surgery Date: Lipo 12 Sep 08 Height: 5' 7" Start Date: CD 1 Feb 07, W8 6 Oct 08, Maint 20 Nov 08 Start Weight: 212lb Current Weight: 151lb Goal Weight: 151lb Goal Date: No Worries! BMI Information: Start BMI: 33.2 Current BMI: 23.6 Goal BMI: 23.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 61lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost 28.77%	Where are you going in America? I'm American, grew up in Chicago, but have lived in several places and traveled all over the states. This summer was in Tulsa, Oklahoma, nw Arkansas, then Los Angeles and up the coast of California, and then to Chicago to see family. Thanks for your kind words about my kitties; I love them to bits! We don't have kids, so my cats are like my kids. I lost my beautiful Lucia on 1 January 2008, and it really devastated me, I'm still recovering, but the others (especially Sammy) help! I"m so sorry to hear you had to give up your cat, that must have been unbearable... __________________ Please sponsor me! http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/christieknox

17th October, 2008	#12 (permalink)
ChristieK Queen of Cats ChristieK's Profile Albums ChristieK's Photo Gallery Join Date: 17th May, 2007 Posts: 486 My Mood: Rep Power: 13 Diet: CD, then W8, now healthy Surgery Date: Lipo 12 Sep 08 Height: 5' 7" Start Date: CD 1 Feb 07, W8 6 Oct 08, Maint 20 Nov 08 Start Weight: 212lb Current Weight: 151lb Goal Weight: 151lb Goal Date: No Worries! BMI Information: Start BMI: 33.2 Current BMI: 23.6 Goal BMI: 23.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 61lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost 28.77%	Oh, I LOVE San Diego!! It's a super city, really beautiful downtown area with wonderful art deco-ish architecture, right on the ocean. We were there in Aug 2007, just loved it. Tons to do around there. If you get a chance, go east to the Sierras, the mountains are gorgeous and only a day's drive away. You'll love it; make sure and go to the restaurant/cafe downtown, right across from the convention center with the large outdoor patio; they have the best fish tacos!! YUM!!! (and very healthy!) Millie is such a little love, what a pretty little thing! I'm sure you miss her terribly. __________________ Please sponsor me! http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/christieknox

23rd October, 2008	#13 (permalink)
sun Agony Aunt sun's Profile Albums sun's Photo Gallery 3D Championship Golf Champion!Tournaments Won: 15 Join Date: 1st August, 2007 Location: surrey/west sussex border Posts: 1,456 My Mood: Rep Power: 33 Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 9th february 2009 Start Weight: 155lb Current Weight: 155lb Goal Weight: 130lb Goal Date: 21st june 2009 BMI Information: Start BMI: 26.6 Current BMI: 26.6 Goal BMI: 22.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 0lb Weight to Lose: 25lb % Lost 0%	I'd like to open a diet & nutrition shop stocking all well known brands under one roof, whether it would be weight watchers meals, slimfast, slimmingworld, high protein low carb, it would also have a cafe area for all slimmers/maintainers to socially meet, one can always dream.................. sue x __________________ I LOST 3 STONE 18 MONTHS AGO HAVE PUT 2 BACK ON AM BACK AND WILL LOSE IT BY MY 50TH BIRTHDAY IN JUNE!!!!!!!

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