What sets New Direction® apart from other programs?
The program combines a dietary regimen with education and counseling in three areas:
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nutrition |
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behavior modification |
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exercise |
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The goal of the program is to help patients achieve weight management success through reinforcement of successful behavioral changes. Patients are monitored weekly by a team of health care professionals. This team approach provides successful treatment both for weight and maintenance of weight loss for our patients.
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Three Phases to the New Direction® Diet Plan
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I. Reducing Phase –During this time of rapid weight loss, Nutrimed Plus™ will be your only food. Nutrimed Plus products are nutritionally complete; however, they supply fewer calories than what your body needs to function. Other needed calories come from your body’s fat storage. |
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II. Adapting Phase –During this phase, you will gradually decrease the use of Nutrimed Plus and begin to add more food into your daily diet. The calories you consume will be adjusted so that you stop losing weight, but continue to manage your weight. |
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III. Sustaining Phase – This phase you will be eating regular foods and practicing your new lifestyle and weight management skills under the guidance of the New Direction® staff. You will continue to work with a dietitian counselor to adjust your calories and meal plans, so you can maintain your new body weight and meet your nutritional needs. During this phase it is important to continue attending your classes. |
The Importance of Sustaining Phase
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Typically occurs when you have reached your goal weight, or a BMI of 29 or less. |
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This is the most important phase. |
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Maintenance is the key to long-term success and good health. |
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Time to reap the rewards of your efforts and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. |
Like other chronic diseases, obesity requires responsible, comprehensive treatment, including continuing care. And, that’s just what New Direction delivers to you.
Overview
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Is a program designed for women at least 40 pounds overweight and men at least 50 pounds overweight. |
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The New Direction® Weight Loss Program is a medically supervised very-low-calorie diet (600-800 kcal/day) with an intensive behavioral component and mandatory weekly visits. |
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It is a nutritionally complete, high protein, low calorie beverage that is the sole source of nutrition during the Reducing Phase. |
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This Program includes a structured interview and an in-depth behavioral assessment. |
How much will I lose???
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The New Direction® Weight Loss Program, a very low calorie diet (VLCD) Medical Fast will accelerate rapid weight loss -- 3 to 5 pounds per week. You will experience aggressive weight loss thereby creating the motivation and momentum to stay compliant while in the Reducing Phase. |