Is anyone using New Direction products for weight loss?

Hello! Entering day 4 and feeling awesome. No interest in cheating.... Not even last night at the family Easter dinner. I'm on 4 products a day, 800 calories. I've been getting in all my water, thanks to Crystal Light. I need to lose 156 pounds so I'm guessing I'll be on the program nearly a year.

Good Luck! I'm almost to 100lbs lost and have been on the program for almost 6 mos. My husband has been on the program for almost 4 mos and has lost 75lbs. You can totally do this!

If you're doing New Direction Weight Loss, feel free to add me. This is day 9 for me and I'm doing great. Is there a specific forum for New Directions? If not, we should start one.

I just started the New Direction step light program which I feel is more sustainable. I have two meal replacements along with salad or veggies cooked or raw and a piece of fruit. In the evening I have 4oz of lean meat with a salad or veggies once again cooked or raw and a piece of fruit. I can eat as much salad as I wish so I will say it is doable. I also exercise two to three times a week.

That's similar to option 1 at my clinic, except no fruit at my clinic. How are you doing?

I read "New Direction" and automatically thought of One Direction lol

I have been on New Directions - full liquid diet for 4 weeks. Down 20 pounds and really excited. Looking forward to my 5 week weigh in! My nutrition center provided recipes that included chicken chips, pizza and cookies. The recipes are a welcomed change from just drinking the shake. Hope you all have the recipes...if not give me a shout and I will post. :-)

Hello! My husband just started the New Direction LCD program. I'm trying to plan and prepare his meals. He was given a food exchange list but nothing that explains how to use it. It seems like he is missing something in his binder. Will call the dietitian tomorrow but I do not know what to ask for. Any help will be appreciated.

Every program is slightly different depending on the doctor that you go to. What does the exchange list look like, if it's similar to mine I might be able to help.

I'm about to begin the New Direction program. My initial EKG and blood work are scheduled for July 9th. Behavioral assessment is on the 10th and I begin on Saturday, July 12th.

It has taken about a month to get all of my doctors to approve this weight loss program for me, and I am really looking forward to it. At the same time, I am also a little apprehensive about not eating solid food for who knows how long. I'd love to make some friends who are also doing the New Direction program for information and support!

Oops, I thought this was the One Direction weight loss thread.


*backs out slowly*

samesies(spelling?!?) oh there harmony make me want to lift more weight :noway:

I'm excited to start the New Directions program 8/1. Did blood work, etc already. This type of program isn't for everyone and if you're going to do it...seriously invest yourself emotionally, mentally and physically. Otherwise, the financial investment and time spent is wasteful. Also, as others commented, you don't *need* a weight loss program to lose weight. However, entering a program like this may be most beneficial depending on one's medical circumstances and how the program is administered.

In my local area, there are several businesses who offer 'medically supervised' weight loss programs. I specifically chose one administered through the hospital system my doctor's practice works closely with. Key requirements of this hospital's program are

1. Initial consultation with Doc to determine if you are medically healthy enough to use the program at the time being and to determine if 4 meal replacements are sufficient based on your level of activity. The doctor should be reviewing your full blood panel, EKG, existing medical conditions, medications, exercise plans, etc
2. Monthly: Must see the program's doc w/full blood panels completed (EKG required every 50 lbs lost)
3. Weekly: Must attend all weekly classes w/nurse visits
4. Weekly: Detail any physical probs, med changes, probs adhering to the fast, next wk exercise plans on Review Form
5. Daily: Must log all food/liquid intake, physical activity, extracurricular activities, mood
6. Removed from program if you miss more than 2 weekly meetings. Fee to restart process.

The program coordinator strongly advised patients try making gradual changes in their current daily diet so transition to the program's 4 meal replacements isn't as difficult. This includes weening yourself off caffeinated products (coffee, soda, chocolate, etc), sweets and excessive carb intake. I ***DEF*** recommend at least weening off caffeine. That addiction alone can be awful for some. I had major withdrawal symptoms when quitting caffeine a couple years ago. No idea how I would survive the headaches and other systems while changing to 4 meal replacements daily...all at the same time!!! The other thing she strongly recommended was for patients to get into the habit of drinking 64 oz. of water DAILY (excluding any water used for meals).

Don't waste your time or money if not serious about making a lifestyle change. Food intake usually isn't the issue. Its the emotional and mental problems usually at the root of obesity. If you're not ready to address that side of things, don't expect the physical efforts to happen.

I have started this product on 7/2. I was successful but by the beginning of this week I have eaten regular food almost everyday. I am on 800/calories (4meal replacements a day) and at least 64oz of water. Any tips to stay on track because I am really struggling