BEING AN OVERWEIGHT TEENAGER ISN’T EASY!
MTV NEWS & DOCS EXPLORES THE ISSUE OF TEENAGE OBESITY IN “RETURN TO FAT CAMP” ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1ST AT 12PM ET/PT
MTV.com Will Feature Before and After Photos of Campers and think.mtv.com To Provide Synopsis and Resources on Obesity, Healthy Self Image & More
For overweight teenagers trying to “fit in” can seem almost impossible—from getting teased at school to participating in sports, many of these kids find it hard just to feel ‘normal’. They dream of losing weight, looking good and becoming popular and at “Fat Camp” that’s exactly what happens even if they don’t lose a pound! Through first person encounters, MTV’s News and Docs presents “Return to Fat Camp” on Saturday, December 1st @ 12pm ET/PT and explores the lives of five young people who are battling their weight while having the time of their lives and finally fitting in at a weight loss camp where to them becomes a safe environment.
Viewers can follow the campers’ progress by checking out before and after photos on MTV.com. The Think Community at think.mtv.com will help viewers cope with issues featured in this episode by providing resources on obesity and healthy self image. Viewers will also be able to comment on the show and the issues on think.mtv.com.
In “Return to Fat Camp,” MTV spends another summer at Camp Pocono Trails with no-nonsense Camp Director Tony Sparber. Five new campers are hoping to change their lives by shedding pounds, making friends and building self confidence before returning to another challenging year of school. Viewers will meet Logan, a 14 year old from North Carolina, who is burdened with the knowledge that her family is sacrificing financially to send her to fat camp; Adisa, a 14 year old returning to camp for a second summer with a goal of losing thirty pounds; Dan, a 15 year old who has never been away from his family before; Sam, an attractive averaged size girl who sees herself as overweight and Justin, a 400 pound teenager who knows his weight is more than an image problem and knows he has to do something about it before it’s too late.
In this documentary, viewers will see that while at camp the kids discover a world that is completely new to them – most are finally able to feel comfortable in their own skin, no matter what size they are. Shy, introverted teens that have never had friends are suddenly the life of the party. In a place where everyone is overweight, they feel accepted and confident. But surprisingly, fat camp can also be a place where the hunted become hunters…Here overweight, ostracized teens turn the tables by picking on their plus-sized peers.
Think.MTV.com is a dynamic, multimedia-driven Community and enables youth to easily learn more about the issues that matter to them most, share their opinions – via uploaded online videos, podcasts and blogs – and connect with others to make a difference. The site is one of the only to reward members for positive actions taken online or off, serving up chances to hang out with socially conscious celebs, access to exclusive MTV events, exposure on MTV and other national media outlets, as well as grants, scholarships and more. Think.MTV.com was built with the help of financial support and expertise from founding partners the Case Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Goldhirsh Foundation and MCJ Amelior Foundation. For more information or to build a profile and become involved, visit Think.MTV.com.
New Image Weight Loss Camps help children gain self-esteem and learn about proper diet and exercise, all while having fun. Founded in 1991 by Tony Sparber and his wife Dale, New Image currently has three locations: Camp Pocono Trails (Reeders, PA), Camp Vanguard (Lakes Wales, FL)and Camp Ojai(in Ojai, CA). The Sparbers have helped thousands of children with their battle against obesity. As a child, Tony fought his own battle with weight and has dedicated his life to helping others with this life-threatening problem.
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December 2nd, 2007 at 9:37 am
does neone have sam’s myspace? i just wanna holla at her lol
December 2nd, 2007 at 10:10 am
i am an overweight teenager i weigh 240 pounds and i need help I would like to join your show or atleast get some help i am ready to start i am desperate plz help me
December 2nd, 2007 at 6:02 pm
How can I go to that camp? I’ve never been so I don’t know exactly what to look for. So can I get some help?
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:05 pm
how do i go there??
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:52 pm
hey im an overweight teen to…does n e one have the information on how to sign up or n e thing
December 5th, 2007 at 11:27 pm
I would never send my child there. Campers are nasty. Lice! Tony seems full of himself. Returning campers are the worst. Do we really think that Logan’s family paid $1000 a week or did MTV help her out in exchange for her story?
December 10th, 2007 at 3:28 pm
sam doesnt have a myspace. she has a facebook. shes one of my best friends.
December 13th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
wats sam facebook
December 13th, 2007 at 1:54 pm
wats sam facebook
hit me back my screen name is thugg2killa
December 13th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
Does anyone know if sam has a facebook or a myspace?
December 13th, 2007 at 11:22 pm
ccc12.27 if you wouldnt mind could you send me an email with a link tosans facebook page in it. my email is bboy1234554321@yahoo.com
December 14th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
how can i sign up for this camp someone help me
December 14th, 2007 at 7:44 pm
if you want info on this camp go to http://www.camppoconotrails.com/ or http://www.newimagecamp.com/
And does anyone know how to get sams facebook or myspace.
December 19th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
hey guys. ive been reading your comments. i encourage that if you want to try and lose the weight. camp pocono trails is a GREAT place to do it. i have been going the past 2 years and i love it.
if you want to sign up to go to the camp just go to http://www.newimagecamp.com
just so no one gets disappointed. just because you go to the camp does not mean you will be on camera or that mtv will even be filming there that summer. a friend and i went to camp for 2 years and just so happened this year they were there and since we knew and were friends with adisa we were placed in the bunk with logan and adisa. it was a blast. im sure if you watch the show again you will see me.
December 19th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
susan- not all campers are like what you saw on tv. there were truley some sweet people at camp. you mtv was just trying to show all the drama. they didnt show what was going on behind the scenes. people up there are great and tony is a great guy who helps hundreds of over weight children and teens get their lives back. so please do not critisize campers off a show you saw on mtv because you do not know one thing about them. you may think you do. but you have no idea
December 22nd, 2007 at 10:21 pm
whats sams facebook?
i think shes soo pretty and sweet
December 24th, 2007 at 9:29 am
what is sam’s last name so i can add her on facebook?
January 4th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
I would like some more info on this camp? Any one will do fine i just need to lose the wieght!! I am really not happy at all by the way that i look !! Next year i will be in high school and i just want to look more normal to the boys so that i can fit in more with everyone around me!!! I tell a lot of jokes to hide my pain and my depression from all of the people that are my friends in school(not very many of them are) I am definetly thankful for the people who have always been there for me!!!
May 7th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
I wishhh i could lose a couple of pounds and by a couple i mean 50 pounds i wish someone could help me but it never worked
May 21st, 2008 at 1:23 am
wow…
okay…
so iv’e never actually been to Pocono Trails…
I went to Camp Shane in New York…
I don’t recommend it to a lot of people…
The first summer was great… the second, not so much… i was signed up for six weeks… got kicked out after four because they couldn’t handle me…depression is a bitch… and they don’t know how to handle it…
Weight loss summer camp is good for some and bad for others…
it all depends on the structure of the camp…
the more involved in your weight loss at camp, the better success you’ll have out in the real world…
most camps make your food for you, serve it to you, plan your activities for you… the only thing you have control over is if you participate…
but that is just one camper’s opinion…
check out Nafkids.com
or wellspringcamps.com
they’re more hands on….
Ruby…
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:07 pm
hi im 939 pounds my toes weigh 1 tonne and my ass is 20 tonne i need help….JOHN HOWARD HELP ME!
FROM UR BUDDyy KEViiN RUDD:D
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:08 pm
i like boys.especcially the fat ones
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:11 pm
i totally agree huh them fat ones have a lil somethin somethin;) extra…… MEAT BAyyBEE!
word of advice get a strong bed if your planin a bit of SEXYY TiiME;)
August 6th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Hi. I’m 20 and obese. I think I would rise to the challenge under pressure on TV to lose lots of weight. I’m really intrested in being on a televised fat camp. If anyone could get in contact with me that would be great.
Many thanks.