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Birchcreek is a serious retreat for people who have made a serious decision. Every day at the Birchcreek Health and Weight loss Retreat is an opportunity to experience the exhilarating feeling of well-being that accompanies healthy eating and fitness. Each activity is tailored to meet your individual, specific dietary and exercise needs. Our singular focus is to make your visit a complete success in a professional, comfortable and restive atmosphere.
Jump Start Your Life
Typical Day
Jump Start Your Life activities result in a noticeable, immediate improvement in your health and weight. Each day you will participate in workshops, outdoor activities and workout routines. You’ll enjoy yourself and feel better than you’ve ever imagined; you don't have to be sick or overweight, and Jumpstart Your Life will ensure your success.
| Time |
What's on Schedule |
Description |
| 8:00
am |
Morning
Walk, stretching, deep breathing |
Welcome
the day with an invigorating walk on the beach, a gentle
warming for fitness beginners or a power workout for
our more athletic guests. |
| 9:00 am |
Breakfast |
Jump Start Your Life breakfast is light and powerful, with raw fruit juices, nutrition drinks and in-season fresh fruit. |
| 9:45 am |
Abs
stretch, strength work out |
Whatever your fitness level, flexibility can be improved. We employ a variety of group and individual stretch programs - Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, Intensive Abs. |
| 10:30 am |
Snack
Break |
Raw, fresh, healthy juices give you energy and keep your metabolism revved throughout the day. |
| 11:00 am |
Jump
Start your Life Seminar |
Educational
insights into weight loss, health, diet and fitness
help create strategies and incentives to continue your
success at home. Watch presentations and learn about
the incredible self-healing properties of your own body. |
| 12:00 pm |
Lunch |
You won't believe how delicious and satisfying lunch can be and still be healthy and weight reducing. A cornucopia of raw fruits and vegetables, with homemade dressings and dips, are the centerpiece of your meal. Bon appetite! |
| 1:30 pm |
Personal
time |
Grab a favorite book and head to the beach or back to your room for some early afternoon R&R. Visit nearby Jacksonville, St. Augustine or indulge in one of our pampering spa services. |
| 2:30 pm |
Personal
Workout Time |
Whatever your fitness level, we have a plan tailored for just for you. Intensive work with the personal trainer, guided hikes or a nature walk will burn fat and trim you up. |
| 3:30 pm |
Afternoon
Snack |
You
can't lose weight without energy. Keep that metabolism
active with a healthy juice or smoothie break. |
| 4:00 pm |
Personal
Time |
You've
earned some quiet time. Shower and refresh. Visit with
friends and contemplate how you feel after a perfect
day. |
| 5:30 pm |
Dinner: A Rewarding Bounty |
Dinner, impressive, delicious and bountiful, is served in an intimate and gracious dining room. Renowned chefs produce outstanding cuisine tailored for enjoyment as well as weight loss and nutrition. A sampling of the fare may be colorful, nutrition-rich, locally grown leafy salads with outrageous dressings, fresh-picked tender baby corn, hearty soups, home baked whole grain breads, delicious, healthful lasagnas, or delicious vegetarian theme dinners.
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| 7:00 pm |
Workshop
or Relaxation Time |
Finish the day with hands-on workshops or relax and enjoy the magnificent setting.
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