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.
With many diets to choose from, how do you decide which one is right for you? Our experts rate them and give their advice on which ones offer the best chance for long-term weight control.
You never have to be bored with your diet again! Our recipes give you healthy, delicious variations on your favorite meals and snacks. You can also learn how to use spices and herbs to "spice up" your meals.
Almost one-third of America's children are overweight, and experts increasingly place the blame for this epidemic on the too much "screening" - a term that refers to activities such as watching movies or television shows, surfing the Internet, playing video games, or text messaging. Read Article
Though it may seem unusual, more and more young people are turning to personal trainers (or their parents are turning them toward personal trainers) for the guidance and accountability they need to get and stay healthy. Some of these youth start at a weight-loss camp, and then use a personal trainer to help them stick with a healthy work-out routine once they're home again. Read Article