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Fighting The Teen Obesity Crisis | Our Life

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For five long weeks every summer, an elite boarding school near Leeds is transformed into the base for a unique summer camp for teenagers with obesity. A group of obese teenagers tackle their weight issues at a summer camp. Stephen has a history of challenging behaviour and it isn't long before his attitude gets him into trouble.

This film was first broadcast: 11 Jan 2016

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20 Comments

@gillsteele 3 years ago

If Stephen can't handle this camp with the routine and structure he'll never handle the army

@rose_thee_stallion 3 years ago

Sebastian is incredible. I wish him the absolute best! And he’s got a great sister.

@capio78 3 years ago

Steve’s dad saying don’t quit was so powerful.

@tashaleahchongo715 3 years ago (edited)

Rinat should not have been given that bed. Im sorry but she should have been given the opportunity to learn that sometimes you will not get your way no matter how much money you have. Hope she gets another opportunity to learn.

@Youre-Welcome 1 year ago

Stephen wants to serve in the military but is a bully and a quitter??? 😂 oh the military won't tolerate that bull for a hot second 😂

@ViankaLemus 3 years ago

Sebastian seems like such a sweet soul 🥺

@jennaklyn5614 1 year ago

Sebastian is going to grow up to be a great adult I hope he learns how great he is

@iceniss99 3 years ago

How could such a great guy like Sebastian be bullied? He has amazing personality and is really attractive. The people that bullied him don't know what they are talking about

@Youre-Welcome 1 year ago

Rinat's parents have failed her long before the camp.

@phillipcarter7335 3 years ago

The staff in the beginning handled that boy running off so well. Imagine police did the same with our youth. Adequately restrained from running, talking him down, and helping him through it.

@Dogsdogsdogsdogs22244 3 years ago

I want to hug Sebastian so bad

@katiek1856 2 years ago (edited)

They let Renat sleep inside instead of the tent but they need to let her know it’s not because she was being pushy until she got her way it was to keep the peace with the other campers and not have her ruin their experience. She needs to know it’s not ok to behave that way. I don’t know anyone who likes to be around someone who acts that way.

@FilmClipz8 3 years ago

Rinat was a right brat

@JoJo-ie8sl 3 years ago

Address it now because it does not get easier as you get older. Hope all these kiddos went on to get healthier and feel better.

@IMeanMachine101 3 years ago

homesick is a horrible feeling but once you get through it ive found ive never felt it again.

@pagonabarbata1364 3 years ago

I've seen this repeated on other youtube channels. There's something about it that makes me keep watching it.

@hhlentz 2 years ago

Jordan’s family is really lovely. His brother that visited on Parents’ Day seems to genuinely care for him and is a strong role model. As an aside, I’m a mom to one boy, I cannot even begin to imagine the chaos of raising FOUR boys!

@joeyserf 1 year ago

Im sorry but people like steven are the worst. "Winding people up"? He thrives off peoples irritation, anger, sadness, fear... i dont even care about the weight, he will always repel people with that attitude

@lolzerd3745 3 years ago

Hmmm, it seems to me that the issue might be that parents naively assume the camp is just going to fix their kid's issues without them having to adjust their parenting as well. I think when we are talking about kids around the age of 12 years it's probably the parents who should go to a camp first. While it is also important of course I wouldn't really place too much hope on 12 year olds managing to maintain responsible habits largely by themselves.