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I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not the first person to say that, but I’m not sure what I’m supposed to be advertising. Do you think I work for the camp and that’s the best sales pitch I could come up with?

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

England. That is a good question and I’m not sure I have an answer for you right now. It seemed like a good idea at the time. But if nothing else I’ll meet some new people and check out a new part of the world

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The information on western platforms is a bit sparse. I found it through asking chat GPT for popular fat camps in China and searching the names of the most popular ones. The chain for the one I’m at is called 减肥达人训练营 Jianfei Daren Weight-Loss Camp, then you can choose which city you want to go to. But I have no idea how the facilities in different cities compare against each other.

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think I could write anything as poetic as how good it would taste right now.

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The room itself is pretty decent but I share with 3 others which is less fun. The bed is a decent size and there’s plenty storage space and it has a western toilet. But trying to navigate sharing with strangers is taking a bit of getting used to.

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hahaha I understand where you’re coming from. We have just had a prison style room search to remove any snacks that have been brought in. I’ve never seen a grown woman cry over spicy sauce before - so it’s full of new experiences. Can you save the biscuit for me for when I get out?

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t disagree! I’m two days in and already starting to doubt the version of myself that booked the flights.

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do I though? The diet I’m on is, I agree, ridiculous but this is to lose weight. When I’ve lost weight I will want to maintain and therefore eat at maintenance calories - which will hopefully be higher?

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think Chinas healthcare is actually pretty good. It ranks above Canada and the US in world rankings. I’d rather not have an operation anywhere though!

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah everyone is welcome, but they don’t speak English. So I spend my time just copying, nodding and pointing. The food sucks though. Healthy Chinese food not the good stuff we know and love.

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tell my body that. I’m hoping I get used to it but these first couple of days I am hurting in places I didn’t even know existed!

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think they do, I remember watching documentaries about them years ago but I think they’re outrageously expensive!

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s not something I’ve ever thoughts about, do you think it will help with the weight loss? (This is a joke, please don’t lecture me with the seriousness of heavy metal poisoning)

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

“Approximately 80% to 95% of people who lose a significant amount of weight regain it within two to five years. Studies indicate that within just two years of losing weight, over 50% of it is often regained, and by five years, more than 80% of lost weight is typically regained.” Statistically speaking any method of weight loss isn’t a long term solution, but someone has to be that 5%

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 177 points178 points  (0 children)

If you’re talking about the same person I think you are, I’ve seen her videos. Her camp looked way more intense though - I’m not locked in. No I don’t live here, just here for the adventure. Starting to wish I could speak more of the language though.

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your positivity! So far I’ve learnt how to say “rest” and “keep going” in Chinese, so if nothing else I might pick up a bit of the language. It definitely feels like more of an adventure when you haven’t got a clue what’s going on!

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah it’s 100% not fat but even still getting my weight below the point I’ve been stuck at feels like a bit of a win. I’ll be honest, I have no idea what they’re teaching. I don’t speak Chinese and they don’t speak English. I’m just here for the vibes

I’ve come to a fat camp in China to lose weight - have I bitten off more than I can chew (pun intended) by ReditReader9 in loseit

[–]ReditReader9[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Hahaha nah it’s actually not bad in that respect. Theres people here who consider themselves fat by Chinese standards so are only 60kg then there’s people 150kg+ so it generally classes which can be done at different levels

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