Adrian's Story

By Toronto4Kids

Adrian is 13. He's the kid in the picture with the pretzel on his head at the MobilizeYouth Summer Boot Camp! Last summer, he weighed in at 328 lbs; he is now at 312 lbs with a waist reduction from 59 to 50 inches.

Adrian came to MobilizeYouth in late June; stayed for the July camp; continued the fitness program with other MobilizeTeens 3 times weekly in August; and continued with the MobilizeYouth program again in September.

Adrian's Family thinks Mobilize Youth is a great program… When they initially registered Adrian, they thought their biggest challenge would be to have him attend the program 3 days a week and to stay committed. But the program was structured in a way that the children enjoyed working out and being part of a team. This allowed Adrian to be with peers that shared the same weight challenges. And, there were enthusiastic trainers in every session. All of this made the program much easier to attend.

Adrian now has an understanding of the importance of healthy meals and a well-balanced lifestyle. He is more than happy to work out 3 days a week and meet with his coaches and new friends. This program has encouraged Adrian to become more active on a daily basis and it has given him the opportunity to join the school sport teams this year. His family is proud of his weight loss and his dedication towards the program. Even his doctor has been impressed with Adrian's progress and weight loss!

MobilizeYouth has reached out to so many others like Adrian. MobilizeYouth is much more than a kids' fitness program. They address issues that all overweight kids and teens ages 8 to 16 feel. Those who register in the program are ready for change – even the youngest. They want to feel good, look good, get fit and understand how to incorporate new approaches to eating into their life. At MobilizeYouth, participants learn how to take charge of their health, which has positive effects on their school performance and helps with other aspects of socialization – like bullying and fear of competition.

The MobilizeYouth team of passionate, caring and skilled coaches meet with each family, providing an initial assessment and recommend a customized fitness & nutrition program. Commitment is key to success, attendance the means to achieving goals. MobilizeYouth supports both. Their hands-on approach motivates and encourages youth and teens to achieve their goals which then leads to weight loss and stronger self-esteem.

For more information MobilizeYouth and their programs, visit: www.mobilizechange.com.