You just don't have time, yet you know that losing weight is critical for your overall health.  But where do you start?  What you have been doing is not working and you just need some extra help and guidance to set you on the path to success.  We know exactly how to help!  Below are some things to look for when you are researching the perfect place for you.

First, it is important to clarify that seeking a spa to help you lose weight might not produce the results you are hoping to achieve right away.  Rather, the frame of mind to enter into a fitness and wellness program is to develop behaviors that will help you to lose weight once you return home.  Of course, you may experience some weight loss during your spa retreat, but the hard part will come once you return home, utilizing the skills and changes in behavior formed at the spa.

One thing to keep in mind is that each weight loss spa will provide different programs, focusing on different things, such as cutting down calories, etc.  Some will focus on outdoor activities, due to their location, such as hiking programs, while others will emphasize working out in a gym.  Regardless, each will provide the "spark" to get your excitement for achieving your weight loss goals at a health retreat spa.  Whatever weight loss destination you choose should align with your goals and expectations.

To aid you in your search for a premier health and weight loss spa in the US, below is a sampling of different spas around the country with different types of programs available.

• Canyon Ranch in Tucson, AZ: This is one of the places that offer hiking as part of their weight loss program. They also offer many fitness classes and spa services-part of the weight loss program includes spa treatments. Canyon Ranch also has a medical program, so if you have a medical condition, you will be well taken care of at this spa destination.
• Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA: Yes, same company as the Canyon Ranch in Tucson, except different scenery and slightly different programs. This spa destination offers an ultra-prevention health package at their medical facility, which is known as one of the most comprehensive programs in the country. Like the location in Tucson, gratuities are included.
• The Golden Door in Escondido, CA: This is definitely an intimate and luxurious health spa. With a daily schedule of activities presented to you on your breakfast tray, which is delivered to your room, all you have to do is show up-the exercise clothes are provided for you! The program is rigorous, but if results are what you're aiming for, this is definitely the place, with the price tag to go along with it.
• Red Mountain Spa in St. George UT: Enjoying the beauty of this spa is definitely a plus, while you partake in the ultimate hiking program at this health spa. With plenty of fitness classes and an optional excursion to one of the nearby national parks, you are sure to learn a few things amidst your beautiful surroundings. The Jumpstart Boot Camp is perfect for those trying to get started on a weight loss program. This combines nutrition consults with personal training and different activities, such as Yoga and Pilates. Also very affordable.
• Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa in Aventura FL: This is THE place to go if you want a strict weight loss spa program and diet. This is definitely a detox and boot camp all rolled into one program. If you need a swift kick to get moving, then this is the place to help you develop different behaviors and habits for taking home with you. This is a longer program (21 days), but well worth it if you need a serious change in your lifestyle.

There are many more options available around the country.  Pick the area that you'd most like to visit and look for the program that best suits your needs and goals.  You are the only one who can be successful at the program, so ensure that you are ready for the rigorous programs and fantastic results!