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In the world of addiction recovery, "detox" is a necessary phase that refers to the process of ridding one's body of alcohol and other dangerous drugs under the supervision of a qualified expert. When it comes to weight loss, though, "detox diets" are neither necessary nor necessarily safe.
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Weight Loss Tips for Teens

Welcome to Weight Loss Central, a free community site dedicated to helping teens stop the cycle of dieting and get control of their weight.  Our focus is on young people because we believe that catching issues with overeating, underexercising, and overweight early is key in preventing a life-long struggle with weight. 

Because this site was started by the same people who brought you Wellspring Academies and Wellspring Camps, our emphasis will be on the very healthy and easy-to-follow nutritional and activity plans that have been so successful at the Wellspring schools, camps, and adult retreats. 

You can comment on every article and blog post, and even get a conversation going with other visitors to the site. All you have to do is sign up for your free membership.

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