Singapore DJ attends fat camp in China for a month, guess how much he spent?, Lifestyle News

Looking back on his experience, the DJ advised others not to follow the route he took: “Lesson learnt, if you want to choose my ‘fat prison’ and you’re flying from Singapore, fly to Shenzhen instead.” 

As Singaporeans enjoy visa-free stays in China for up to 30 days, Jimmy did not have to spend anything on this end. 

The DJ also highlighted some “hidden costs” in the experience. He spent $50 on basic toiletries and necessities, $20 for bottled water, as well as $86 for two mobile data packages.

Although daily meals were included in his package, food was not provided on Sundays, the designated rest days at his camp. 

On rest days, Jimmy did some sightseeing in Guangzhou for his “mental wellness”, spending around $50 on food, attractions and transport, and another $30 on online shopping. 

He also paid $150 for additional travel insurance, which he bought on top of the insurance already included in his fat prison package.

Jimmy spent a total of $3,109.89 for the whole experience.

“The experience could be much cheaper depending on the fat prison you choose, where you fly from and how much you spend.” 

The radio DJ isn’t the only Singaporean who has travelled to China for its weight loss camps. 

In June, 32-year-old interior designer Alexis Tan shared her two-week experience at a fat camp in Guangdong, where her weight dropped from 78kg to 74kg. 

She spent $800 on the programme and an additional $400 on return flights from Singapore to Shenzhen. 

Health experts, however, have cautioned that maintaining weight loss could be challenging after leaving a fat camp, where caloric intake and physical activity are controlled, resulting in weight reduction. 

Exercise alone also cannot fully offset an unhealthy diet, experts warned.

The 2025 National Nutrition Survey, released on Oct 3, found that more than half of Singapore’s population are consuming more calories than their bodies need.

Even though people think they are burning calories through exercise, they should also pay attention to portion sizes of their meals and not overeat.

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carol.ong@asiaone.com