Wellness and Weight Loss Retreat in Tampa Bay, Florida

The FitFarms program is built on the idea that weight loss works best when you understand why you're doing what you're doing. That's why the schedule mixes exercise sessions with workshops on fat burning, relationships with food, and mindset. You'll learn how to set realistic goals, how to handle emotional eating, and what to do when you get back home. The team, led by Stephen Cole, a specialised health chef who's appeared on ITV, includes instructors like Dave, who works on mind coaching and nutrition, and Andrea, who's been teaching yoga and pilates for over a decade.

Each day follows a similar rhythm, which helps you settle into the program quickly. Mornings kick off with an early workout designed to burn fat while your body is fasted, followed by a proper breakfast. After that, there's a countryside walk, which in Tampa means exploring the areas around the estate and getting some fresh air. Lunch is followed by a workshop and then a pilates class. The day wraps up with a strength and conditioning session and then dinner. There's also a dance and fitness session later in the week, led by Bruno, who's a salsa instructor with over 20 years of experience, so there's variety in the mix.

The retreat is held in Tampa Bay, a short drive from the Gulf Coast beaches of Clearwater and St Pete Beach. While the program itself keeps you busy, there are group excursions and activities included, and the location means you could head to the beach if you have free time, though the schedule is fairly full. You'll be staying on an estate that feels more like a resort than a clinical camp, with the pool and hot tub providing a proper holiday feel.

The science behind the program is something FitFarms is proud of. The course has been shown on the BBC and Channel 4, and they've worked with the NHS on fitness and lifestyle initiatives. The idea is to create a lifestyle change, not just a week of deprivation, so there's a strong aftercare program that starts before you even arrive, with a nutrition questionnaire, and continues after you leave, with an app and online support from Justin Lord, a former ITV health guru.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - Nutrition Program (All food and drink) - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Mind Coaching - Workshops And Handouts - Private Health MOT Assessment - Welcome Talk On Arrival - Relationship with Food Workshop - Wellbeing and Lifestyle Workshop - Free Collection And Return From The Train Station Or Free Car Parking Space - Transportation during the retreat - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Wifi connection - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Group excursions/activities

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Flights costs - Additional activities not included in the itinerary