EMPOWERED WELLNESS Where Health and Happiness Thrive
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EMPOWERED WELLNESS Where health and happiness thrive THE BRAIN-POWERED HEALTH, WEIGHT & FITNESS PROGRAM Developed by leading health & weight psychologist Eliza Kingsford Empowered Wellness puts teens and young adults in charge of their health, weight, energy and happiness. Science not gimmicks or fads Confident choices not restrictive diets Active fun not extreme exercise Life skills not rigid rules Empowerment not ultimatums Results not frustration Confident. Empowering. Lifelong. Questions? (844) 280-1190 7 days/week 2 [email protected] This came at the right time for me. I’m starting college this fall and I want things to be different. Questions? (844) 280-1190 7 days/week 3 [email protected] Why Empowered Wellness Works: THE BRAIN / WEIGHT EQU ATION Many of us think that weight loss is about overweight or obese—biological and external motivation and willpower. The science of factors, not lack of willpower or motivation. weight management reveals a much more complex story. Empowered Wellness is the answer. Mother Nature has trained our bodies and You learn how to retrain your brain to respond brains to hold onto fat for survival when food properly to our modern environment, using is hard to find. the latest brain science and brain plasticity research plus evidence-based cognitive- But we’re immersed in a world that’s full of behavioral principles and the most up-to-date delicious calories – and constant pressure nutrition and fitness guidelines. from food marketers to eat all of them! This has happened fairly quickly, so the biological Knowledge + skills + practice empowers and neurochemical connections between our you to make confident choices that override Mother Nature’s well-intentioned instincts, so brains, thoughts, feelings and actions you can reach your best weight—the weight haven’t caught up. where you’re happiest and healthiest. That’s why 70% of the population is This time will be different. THE NEW SCIENCE OF WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Retraining The Brain NAL FA ICAL FA ER CT OG CT XT O L O E R IO R S B S N g O a n u t i r n tu r E e r ee nvironm e’s Engin Questions? (844) 280-1190 7 days/week 4 [email protected] Meet Our CEO &Founder Empowered Wellness CEO & co-founder Eliza Kingsford is reshaping the discussion on positive body image, self-compassion, healthy weight loss and weight maintenance among teens and young adults. Author of Brain-Powered Weight Loss, she has led the development of major evidence-based weight management programs for teens and young adults and has been featured on CNN, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, WebMD, Shape Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Health, Healthline, Mental Health Weekly, Parade Magazine and others. Eliza developed the Empowered Wellness model of sustainable weight loss and management based on insights developed during her graduate studies in behavioral psychology and collaborations with leading obesity authorities including Dr. Robert Lustig, internationally-respected expert on sugar’s health impact, Dr. Rebecca Puhl of the University of Connecticut’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, and Dr. Mark Gold, physician and the leading expert on addictions, overeating and obesity. This model uses the latest brain science and evidence-based cognitive- behavioral principles to empower teens and young adults with practical life skills and daily habits proven to help people achieve and sustain eight and health goals, replacing the frustration of well-intentioned but ineffective “eat less, move more” advice. Eliza Kingsford Answers Your Questions: Q: We’ve tried everything. Will this really help my Q: How does this compare to other intensive wellness, child lose weight and keep it off? fitness, nutrition programs and weight loss camps? A: While each camper is unique, a weekly 4-pound A: We give campers the nutrition & fitness knowledge, weight loss is typical—no dieting or extreme exercise cognitive-behavioral skills and confidence to reach and allowed or required! Twelve months of free after-camp maintain their best weight—the weight where they’re support, individualized At-Home Plans and customized happiest and healthiest. cookbooks help each camper keep their momentum up. That includes 12 full months of free after-camp Q: Is this camp suitable for kids with medical issues? support and a detailed, individualized At-Home Plan. A: Absolutely. Whether it’s Type 2 diabetes, asthma, ADHD, Other camps focus on short-term, quickly regained anxiety, food addiction or other issues, just talk to Jess, weight loss with little attention to what happens after our Admissions Director about your specific concerns. camp. Yet without new skills and support, lasting change is unlikely. MORE FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS ONLINE! Questions? (844) 280-1190 7 days/week 5 5 [email protected] I was happy when I found out they don’t weigh you every day but then I was worried I wouldn’t lose weight. But I actually did. if you mostly do the right things each day, what you weigh kind of takes care of itself. I can see how that could take a lot of pressure off. Questions? (844) 280-1190 7 days/week 6 [email protected] Camp Highlights Your all-inclusive clinically-effective nutrition, fitness and weight loss camp tuition includes: Complete, immersive science-based Empowered Wellness program Lodging, meals and all activities Day trips to theme parks and local attractions + field trips At-Home Plan + 12 months of on-call after-camp clinical support 3-Day Family Weekend meals and activities Questions? (844) 280-1190 7 days/week 7 [email protected] Knowledge + skills + confidence = success MINDSET FOOD & EATING PATTERNS HEART HEALTH Brain/Weight Equation Real-World Nutrition Active Fun & Movement • Individualized classes connect thoughts, • Workshops with the latest, most • Mini-classes link exercise, energy, feelings, actions, weight & health. accurate nutrition principles happiness, health and weight • Individualized coaching & game plans • Practical strategies for making smart • Realistic activity goals set tackle individual success barriers. food decisions in every setting campers up to succeed • Cognitive-behavioral workshops • Sensible portions, Camper’s Choice • Great variety of individual & team address emotional eating, cravings, food bar, real-world opportunities activities so campers discover their body image, bullying & more to practice new skills favorites A Typical Day at Camp Every day at Empowered Wellness is packed with fun, from theme days, special day trips and camp-wide activities to grocery store and restaurant excursions, beach walks, and more. Morning Mindfulness Activity 7: 0 0 1:15 Nutrition classes, culinary classes, recipe makeovers, pro cooking techniques & more 7: 15 Activity Stroll on the beach, jump on a trail, or just Activity take a leisurely walk with your friends 2:30 Fitness classes, yoga class, beach hikes & more 8:15 Breakfast Hangout Hour Raspberries, oatmeal & scrambled eggs + 5:00 Time to chill, write in your journal, or hit the your Camper’s Choice selections showers before dinner Activity 9:15 6:00 Dinner Scavenger hunt, Zumba class, personal Crispy chicken nuggets, seasoned green beans, training or basketball couscous & your Camper’s Choice preferences Small Group Workshop 10: 45 7: 0 0 Evening Activity Life skills, cognitive-behavior strategies & more Dance party, arts & crafts, movie night, writing letters & more 12:00 Noon Lunch Homemade pita pizzas, fresh roasted veggies 9:00 Daily Wrap Up + Camper’s Choice selections Questions? (844) 280-1190 7 days/week 8 [email protected] Food & Nutrition Informed decisions and positive, low-stress experiences around food and eating define the Empowered Wellness nutrition and culinary experience. Camper’s Choice Food Bar Meals You decide what makes your meal complete & Snacks Food that fills you up yet helps you lose weight Served in our own Tropicana Café Meals start with a balanced serving of lean protein, complex carbohydrates, & market-fresh produce—for example, chicken, Freshly-prepared & delicious green beans & couscous. Three meals & one snack every day, crafted by culinary professionals from quality ingredients like market-fresh The unique Camper’s Choice food bar produce, using our own special recipes. Unrestricted access to a wide variety of meal additions: soups, fresh fruits, vegetables, condiments, toppings, sauces, & proteins like Never institutional or mass-produced avocado, nuts, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, & scrambled egg whites. Well-balanced, highly-nutritious whole foods & lots of delicious, good-for-you options. Practice makes perfect As tasty as meals at home! Empowers campers to choose additional food if they’re still So don’t be surprised when burgers & pizza show up on the hungry, encourages mindful eating, & helps them practice their menu—smart choices, with just a few small modifications! new life skills & healthy habits. Hands-On Nutrition Culinary Adventures Know-How Nothing tastes better than your own creations! Fun, interactive mini-classes Hands-on culinary workshops Accurate, up-to-date nutrition knowledge You’ll learn to broil, grill & sauté like a pro, & nothing builds Scientists used to think all fats were bad for you. Now we confidence in the kitchen like knowing how to amp up flavor know better. Covers all the latest info about fueling our with herbs, spices & sauces that add almost no calories. bodies for health, energy and happiness. Meal preparation & recipe makeovers Insight into food/brain/weight linkages You’ll actually get to cook! You’ll make tasty, healthy Mini-classes on nutrition and the linkages between food and breakfasts, lunches, dinners & snacks, & practice modifying our thoughts, feelings, physical activity and weight. your favorite recipes to make them healthier. Practical knowledge you’ll use every day Your own customized cookbook Learning about calories and grams isn’t enough to help You’ll head home with a customized cookbook with your anyone make smart food choices or lose weight. You’ll get favorite recipes and kitchen hacks to share with everyone scientifically-sound information that you can put into action.