Weight Loss Programs For Men

Coming to Mt. Trek is an important first step to renewed fitness, added vitality and weight loss. It's a significant step, and we know you have questions about us, about the kind of experience you can expect and about what's in it for you. Is this program the right choice? That's what you need to answer for yourself. You're probably wondering:

What exactly is the benefit for me?

Men lose an average of 8-10 pounds a week at Mt. Trek. But the real benefit is improved cardiovascular fitness and renewed vitality and energy. Remember when you were in great shape? When you had strength and stamina? We'll help get you back there. We'll help you recharge your batteries. After spending time at Mt. Trek weight loss camp for adults, many men have been able to modify their prescriptions for blood pressure or cholesterol-lowering medications.

I'm not in great shape right now. Am I going to be able to keep up?

Yes. We have hiking groups for all fitness levels. With only 14 guests at a time and 3 or 4 guides, you get an experience suited to your fitness and energy level. You'll work hard - but you'll never have to struggle to keep up.

Actually, I'm in pretty good shape. Am I going to have to slow down or wait for others?

No. We have hard-charging, type-A hiking groups too. And our fully equipped gym is open 24/7. If you want challenge, we've got it.

I understand that you have to limit calories in order to lose weight. But am I going to feel hungry all the time? Will I get enough to eat? And... do I have to eat tofu?

It's true: Our meals are portion-controlled and calorie-restricted. But they are also high in protein, packed with the nutrients you need to stay active - and full of flavor. Men's portions are bigger and can be supplemented if need be. And about that tofu? We also serve beef, chicken and seafood. We honor all your food preferences.

I'm taking medication. Is that a problem?

If your doctor doesn't think it's a problem, we don't either. We want you to check in with your health care provider and tell him or her about Mt. Trek and the activities you'll be doing. And we'll want to know about your medications. (You list them on the questionnaire we send.) But we are a small, individualized program. We cater to who you are. We'll keep a careful watch. Remember that as your general fitness increases, your dependence on some medications (blood pressure, cholesterol) may decrease.

If I come for two weeks, I notice that I get a day off in between sessions. What do I do?

You could sleep late, hang out on the deck, sit in the steam room. Or we can arrange a day of your favorite activity: fishing, kayaking, golf (skiing in the winter). You choose how you want to spend the day. We make it happen for you.

Aren't these kind of programs really for women... or New Age types? I'm neither.

We're not a New Age weight loss boot camp retreat - although we certainly take a holistic approach (mind-body-spirit) to health. We are a high-energy fitness and weight loss program designed to meet the needs of both men and women. Men - some who come as part of a couple, some who come solo - have great success at Mountain Trek, and many return year after year for fitness tune-ups. Our weight loss camp for adults is based on solid, scientific principles. Our dietician offers the latest dietary information based on the best research. Our weight loss fitness instructors are experts in their areas. Our guides are fully certified, and our credentialed life coach has a firm grasp on the challenges people face in their everyday lives.

Weight Loss Programs For Men Testimonial

If you're too busy to read this entire testimonial, then allow me to summarize up-front: Go to MountainTrek. You'll be very glad you did, and - if you're anything like me, you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner. Really. Here's why...

I was a good athlete for the first 25 or so years of my life. I was a martial artist since the age of 5, and I played 3 sports in high school and at university. And - even when I began my career, I had no trouble keeping fit and feeling great for years. Then, like many of us... I somehow took my fitness for granted, reached the age of 40, and I soon found myself out of shape, with less energy, and requiring more effort than before to feel happy on a regular basis. I had a great life, in general, and I felt very fortunate. But, I assumed I would never be an athlete again, and I was tempted to resign myself to my "new physical reality," which, in itself, just made things worse. I knew it was some combination of being too busy, not sleeping enough, working in a stressful job, not exercising regularly, and not eating right. "Simple," I thought... "Just cut back on a few things (like dessert), get some rest, and go to the gym once in a while."

So began about 10 years of frustration. And I was stuck in a trap of my own making. I work in a very demanding, highly-stressful job which has me traveling constantly - the perfect formula for getting out of shape - complete with an endless supply of good excuses. (I work in the field of negotiation and international conflict and crisis management). Whenever I reflected on my own health and fitness, I could always rationalize that I was making certain sacrifices to do something that was more important than myself. Somehow, going to the gym, or walking outside, or cooking a healthy meal always felt - at that moment - like it came with too high an opportunity cost. I could spend that time and energy "getting more things done," and if I had any precious down-time, all I wanted to do was rest (to "recharge my batteries"). I'm sure many of you do the same thing: act as though taking care of yourself is a luxury that is easily sacrificed when you're busy... But you're always busy. In fact, for some of us, it even feels selfless, somehow. Many of us are far better at taking care of others than we are at taking care of ourselves.

After years of saying, "I know... I should take better care of myself... I know... I need to get back in the gym ... ", and after a few years of trying to find the time to get to MountainTrek (a friend had done the program and told me all about it), I finally decided I would go last month, and I wasn't going to let anything keep me from it this time. Of course, some important work did come-up, but it always does... I discovered that learning to say, "No," is just as important as making (and keeping) commitments, when it comes to taking care of oneself.

For many of us, actually getting to MountainTrek might be the hardest part... I wish I knew you better, so I could say, "Trust me... Just go" and you'd take my word for it... The time, distance, and cost might make the decision a bit difficult up-front... But I can honestly say, going to MountainTrek might well have been the best decision I've made in the last 10 years (and, as a professional negotiator who deals with crises like hostage situations for a living, I am not prone to hyperbole and superlatives are not used lightly).

Ask anyone who has been to MountainTrek, and I am certain they'll tell you that it's a fantastic program, well worth the time and money. And, to that, I would add this... Without a doubt, taking the time to go to MountainTrek for two weeks added years to my life, and life to my years. I can't put a price on that, and I owe the good people at MT a debt that I probably could never repay.

Weight Loss Camps For Adults Experience:

You can check the MT website for details about the schedule and activities. What the website cannot tell you is the following:

The staff at MT (and I mean everyone) is first-rate. It's rare to find that combination of friendly, down-to-earth, supportive people who are also very skilled and knowledgeable professionals. And the knowledge I acquired at Mountain Trek's Boot Camps For Adults was every bit as valuable to me as the activities. I learned some extremely useful information about what I had been doing wrong all those years, in terms of nutrition and eating habits, exercise routines, sleeping patterns, and stress management. We were well-looked-after at all times, and the service at MT will stand-up well against any 5-star resort in the world (and I've been to many).
The people who come to MT as clients come for a variety of reasons; some to get back in shape, some to detox and de-stress, some to lose weight, some to learn about health and fitness, and some to have a great hiking vacation in a truly beautiful place. But we all had at least one thing in common: we all made sure everyone else had a great experience. Not in that "new age, touchy-feely" way that makes some people uncomfortable. Just in a way that left everyone feeling as though they could better achieve whatever goals they had set for themselves.
If you come to challenge yourself, the weight loss programs for men will do just that... and you'll love it. MountainTrek has a pretty full schedule, but nothing is forced on you. I wouldn't call it a "boot camp," because there are no drill sergeants. You get plenty of support and good advice, but no pressure. You might hit a wall or two (I did), but if you want to climb it, you will - and you'll be glad you did. I came to Mountain Trek to get my metabolism (and energy level) back up to where I thought it should be. I dreamed of reviving my "inner athlete," and regaining my endurance, but I thought that was a pipe-dream... until about the fourth day of the program, when I couldn't believe how much better I felt. I lost more than 18 pounds of fat by the end of the first week of the program, and I entered the second week actually feeling like an athlete again. My slow, downward spiral became an upward one. I almost couldn't believe it (and everyone at MT noticed the difference).
The food at MT is delicious. I'm one of those people who could go an entire week without eating a single fruit or vegetable - and not even notice. I was impressed with the menu; not only tasty, but varied and creative. The nutritionists and chefs at MT know what they're doing.
The schedule is full, but not hectic. You have every opportunity to meet whatever goals you set, and the staff are there to help if you want to fill your time. If you want to take time for yourself, you can.

Finding Vitality...

MountainTrek's motto is, "Find Vitality." If that seems a bit esoteric to you, think of it this way: If you're like most people I know, you live a life where you feel busy and you might be accomplishing a lot. But how do you feel, physically? Are you more energetic, or tired? Would you rather go out and do something, or stay in and watch a movie? Are you feeling older, or feeling like you're still young? Do you spend more time talking about all the things you "used to do," or are you looking forward to the things you've got planned? Are you telling yourself you should make some changes in your life, or are you telling your friends that you're glad you did?

It's been a month since I left Mountain Trek, and enough time has passed now for me to put the experience in proper perspective. It's easy to rave about the experience as you leave on a physical high after a holiday (of sorts) and you first get back home, where friends tell you that you look different or you look great. It's also hard, at that moment, to get a good sense of just how much of the experience you'll take forward, back in a world full of fast food, frequent travel, and stationary desks.

At Mountain Trek, I began telling people that "I felt the best I've felt in fifteen years," or that I felt fifteen years younger. I'm smiling and shaking my head while I'm writing this, because it's still true, and I know that won't be changing anytime soon.

Trust me... Go to MountainTrek... You'll be glad you did.