I think this is fantastic

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http://news.yahoo.com/mo-students-lose-756-pounds-sc-boarding-school-201915323.html

I wish that when I was in high school they would have had a program like this, perhaps I would not have been/be in the shape I am. Hats off to these kids, thier families and the school for such an accomplishment!

fit4lifeUcan2

Their parents, meanwhile, met monthly with MindStream's clinical director in Independence to learn how to help their children upon their return. Experts say it's hard for anyone to maintain weight-loss if their families don't also develop good eating and exercise habits.

I love how they are also teaching the family how to eat healthier. The entire family will be getting healthier as a result. Most of the time when you see an obese child the entire family is that way. Changes need to be made by the entire family.

A friend of mine her husband had a heart attack ( same ages as me and my husband). They are all obese including their 7 year old son. She said that the dr. sat them all down and explained that they ALL have to make changes. She is going with her husband to a nutritionist. I hope they follow through.