There was an interesting story written recently by a writer who went to a weight loss resort in Hilton Head. Here is an excerpt:
Four days into my stay at the fat farm, I found myself in the shallow end of a swimming pool doing jumping jacks with a “nautical noodle,” surrounded by nine plump women and an insanely fit instructor as Lady Gaga blared over a loud speaker.
“Ten more reps,” barked the instructor. “Push it!”
An already absurd moment in my life became more so when I realized I was about to lose my swimming trunks.
It wouldn’t be my first humbling moment at Hilton Head Health (H3), a South Carolina fitness and weight-loss retreat that was getting national attention as site of the current TV hit “Heavy” on the A&E Network. Inspired by reality shows such as “Heavy” and “Biggest Loser,” people are flocking to what used to be called fat farms to drop pounds or, in some cases, save their lives.
