Our Program - The New Direction

Welcome to New Direction LCD – a program that will help you lose weight and live a healthy life for years to come!  We’re glad you’re here and ready to begin.

Losing weight healthfully is more than just cutting calories. In fact, research shows that losing weight by dieting alone doesn’t work, at least not in the long run. To manage your weight for a lifetime, you need to make permanent changes in your eating and exercise habits and the role food plays in your life. The new Direction LCD offers you the support and skills needed to help you manage your weight. 

Phase I: Reducing

During the first phase of the program you’ll have 3 meals adhering to the caloric guidelines and additional 400 calories a meal via nutritional supplement

Phase 2: Adapting

When you’re nearing your weight loss goal, you will enter the Adapting Phase where you’ll gradually decrease the use of New Direction beverages and begin to add more food to your daily diet. The goals of this phase are to return to eating regular foods and to consume the right amount of calories so that you stop losing, but continue to manage, your weight.

Phase 3: Sustaining

In this final phase of the program, you’ll eat three meals and possibly a snack of regular food each day. Here you can practice your new lifestyle and weight management skills under the guidance of the New Direction support staff. You’ll continue to work with a dietitian to adjust your calories and meal plan, so you can maintain your new body weight and meet your nutritional needs. During the Sustaining Phase, it’s important to continue attending your classes. A combination of regular activity, sensible eating, and continued support from others can help you maintain your weight loss.

Getting Started on the New Direction LCD

Call us today at 740-368-7181or visit us at:

6 Lexington Blvd - Delware OH - 43015

To start your New Direction Diet today. Please see below for some information regarding the New Direction Diet.

Space your New Direction beverages, meal and snack throughout the day. To maximize meal satisfaction, choose foods that are filling, like raw vegetables, fruit instead of juice, and two slices of reduced-calorie bread instead of once slice of regular bread.

Keep track of what and when you eat to see how you’re following the program and if you need to make any changes in your food choices.
Pay attention to portions. Weight or measure your food at first, to get a sense of the correct portion size. Periodically, check your portions against the Food Exchange serving sizes to make sure the amounts you’re eating are accurate.

Eat a variety of foods at your meal. It makes eating more enjoyable and helps you get a healthful mix of nutrients.

Eat slowly. Eliminate distractions, like watching TV or reading the newspaper while eating. Place healthful foods, like low fat yogurt, fruits and vegetables in the front of the refrigerator. Keep tempting, higher-calorie foods out of sight or out of the house.

Eat when you’re hungry. If you eat for other reasons, like when you’re bored or stressed, find a non-food activity to satisfy you. For instance, go for a walk, call a friend, or read a book.

Keep active! Regular physical activity burns calories and is good for your health. If you’re new to activity, start with 10 minutes a day and work up to about 30 minutes most days of the week. Choose activities you enjoy, like walking, bicycling or swimming. Also, look for opportunities to move more. For example, take the stairs instead of the elevator or walk to co-workers instead of phoning or e-mailing them.