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How far are you willing to go to lose weight?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Some may sign up for a gym membership, while others may splurge on a personal trainer \u2014 but one Singaporean took things a step further.\u00a0<\/p>\n
883 Jia FM DJ Jimmy Koh recently travelled to Guangzhou, China, and spent 28 days at a weight loss camp \u2014 a place that he refers to as a “fat prison”. There, the 1.75m man lost 12kg, now weighing 78kg.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In a social media video on Sept 30, Jimmy broke down the costs of attending the weight loss camp, which is also commonly known as a “fat camp” in China.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to Jimmy, the weight loss programme itself cost around $1,500 for 28 days.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The package included accommodation at a five-star hotel, three healthy meals a day as well as training sessions such as strength training, cardio and spin classes.<\/p>\n
Prices vary considerably across different camps as his research showed that the prices of 28-day packages can range from $600 to $3,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Factoring in travel expenses, Jimmy said his two-way tickets from Singapore to Guangzhou on a budget airline cost around $800, while a 140km train and taxi journey to the camp cost another $25.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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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.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
As Singaporeans enjoy visa-free stays in China for up to 30 days, Jimmy did not have to spend anything on this end.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Although daily meals were included in his package, food was not provided on Sundays, the designated rest days at his camp.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He also paid $150 for additional travel insurance, which he bought on top of the insurance already included in his fat prison package.<\/p>\n
Jimmy spent a total of $3,109.89 for the whole experience.<\/p>\n
“The experience could be much cheaper depending on the fat prison you choose, where you fly from and how much you spend.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The radio DJ isn’t the only Singaporean who has travelled to China for its weight loss camps.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0<\/p>\n