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How do you track pizza?
This may be a niche question as it really only pertains to chicagoans and “tavern cut” pies. Not looking for criticism of the pizza. Just looking for how you track it? Most chicagoans eat local thin crust. The deep dish Lou malnatis “Chicago style” is for when guests come in from out of town. That said, thin crust is…
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What do you tell people?
So, my immediate coworkers and close family know about my new journey and are extremely supportive. Everyone else knows that I have struggled with weight for many many years, but don't know about the "New Direction" I am headed in. I am somewhat hesitant to preach it from the mountain top because it is a bit of a…
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Hello All
Hi there. I'm so glad I found this group. As I'm sure you know, support for this type of program is hard to find. I'm Dan, from the Chicago Area. I just turned 40 and am looking to lose around 100 pounds. Today is my first day, started with a Mocha shake. I've got 32oz of water in already for the day. FIlling up my jug…
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Favorite flavors?
Without going too deep into recipes and "hacks", what is your favorite flavor (both tasting and satisfying) of straight packets?
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Hows everyone doing?
How's everyone doing? Are there any lurkers that are still in the early stages of New Direction? I'm on week 3. I've been doing pretty good so far. I'm down 15.2 lbs so far. Physical hunger has not been an issue. I've been satisfied physically the whole time. It's the cravings for certain things that have been tough. I've…
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Back on MFP
Hi Everyone! I'm back on MFP. Never left New Direction, just went over to LoseIT for tracking for a bit. I'm at 40lbs lost and still struggling to hit that 50lb mark. I'm REALLY struggling with "keeping my hand out of the cookie jar" per se. I'm going to transition to the Low Calorie Diet program at my hospital, which is 3…
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Insurance
I'm wondering how many of you actually get New Direction covered by your insurance. Either fully or partially. I am on a great plan through Blue Cross/Blue Shield, I would think that they would. Especially in extreme cases such as morbid obesity with multiple comorbidities. They will pay for bariatric surgery, but not…
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Any other forums?
I read in a few previous posts something about another support forum somewhere. Is anyone aware of anything like that for New Directions? (PS: Not looking for a DIFFERENT message board, just looking for ADDITIONAL boards ;)
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Week 2
Happy Monday everyone. Today is the start of week 2. I have my class this evening, I'm going to try some different flavors. The first week wasn't TOO bad. Had one slipup, as mentioned in another post. Other than that, it was pretty good. I thought it was going to be much more difficult. While it was trying at times, it was…
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Day 2
Wow! I am dying over here. It has been a rough day. Didn't get much sleep last night and have been dragging booty all day. I've been super hungry all day as well. Got 2 shakes, a bar and 1 cup of carrots in so far. I will have my 3rd shake when I get home. It gets easier right!?!?
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Focus T25/Beach Body Success Stories?
Is it just me or did A LOT of people just start up T25 in the last couple of days? Also has there been a lot of beach body success stories, especially from the UK recently? something smells fishy
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Fall in love with boredom.
this is a concept that makes total sense to me. I start so many things and then lose focus and fall off the wagon miserably. I'm trying to make this new concept a part of my everyday thinking. Read it. "Fall in love with boredom. Fall in love with repetition and practice. Fall in love with the process of what you do and…
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untappd?
anyone use untappd here? if you want to add me, i'm danolson312
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Low Sodium Wing Sauce
So I made the Crock Pot Shredded buffalo chicken that a lot of MFP has raved about. After plugging it into the recipe builder, it is SOOOOOOOOOOOPER high in sodium. So after some googling, I found Mr Spice NO Salt Wing Sauce. Has anyone tried it? I'm going to order some and check it out. http://www.mrspice.com/sauce/ I…
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Pliny the Elder
My boss was in Sonoma County a couple of weekends ago and brought me back some Pliny the Elder and Blind Pig IPA from russian River Brewing. The Blind Pig was quite honestly one of the best IPA's I've ever had. It was amazingly fresh, crisp and clean. Really well balanced. The Pliny the Elder was amazing, it totally live…
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NSV for me
Now this is not as huge as some of the success stories on here. But for me this is pretty huge. This my dudes version of the "little yellow polka dot bikini" story in those yogurt commercials. I bought a fashionable pair of Ralph Lauren jeans two sizes too small about 5 years ago (yes they are still fashionable haha). They…
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Chicago Food geeks?
Hi All. (first off, not a fan of the term foodies, I prefer food geeks;) ) Anyone into the chicago food scene? I realize it's really hard to be into the culinary amazements that Chicago has to offer AND lose weight and stay healthy. I'm working on ways to still enjoy the world class restaurants Chicago has AND lose weight…
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Smoothie/Fiber question
When blending fibrous foods in a food processor or blender do you lose the benefits of the fiber? I drink a green smoothie every morning for breakfast. I love it, it keeps me satisfied well into the day, and is healthy. But I wonder if by blending two cups of spinach, do I lose the benefit of eating such fibrous greens?…
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Treated myself
To a stumptown coffee and Grumpy Goat bagel from Little Goat Bread this morning. SOOOOO GOOOOOD.
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Fad Diets
Fad Diets Will Seem Even Crazier After You See This http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/08/23/214912007/fad-diets-will-seem-even-crazier-after-you-see-this
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Happy Sunday Chicago
Still waiting for this freezing rain to start. So far, nothing!
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big and tall mens shopping
big and tall men's models. ever wonder why when shopping for big and tall clothing (because us big and tall men can never walk into a normal store and buy clothes) the models modeling the big and tall clothing are neither big nor tall? Well they may be tallISH. But never BIG. Just once I would like to go to macys.com or…
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big and tall mens shopping
big and tall men's models. ever wonder why when shopping for big and tall clothing (because us big and tall men can never walk into a normal store and buy clothes) the models modeling the big and tall clothing are neither big nor tall? Well they may be tallISH. But never BIG. Just once I would like to go to macys.com or…
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Super Bowl Sunday
Happy Super Bowl Sunday people. If you are indulging in Super Bowl Sunday treats today, try and do the best you can. Try not to throw in the towel for the day. You can still indulge in the things that make this day fun without going totally overboard. At least that's how i'm going to TRY and do today. Have a few beers,…
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soda=liquid candy
I treat soda like candy, which is really what it is. It is liquid candy. I got rid of the mentality that I needed to have a soda with every meal. I don't eat a snicker's bar with every meal, so why should I drink a coke or other soda with every meal. I have a candy bar once every great while. Now I only have a soda once…
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Hello Chicago
I love this city. I will have lived here for 10 years coming up in January. I don't see myself ever leaving the Chicagoland area. We may make the jump to the burbs in a couple of years once we start talking about lil bambinos and bambinas. that is all. proceed
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Men's Undershirts: Fashion Accessory or UNDERwear?
Poll: Who is in favor of visible men's undershirts? Such as the white crewneck undershirt under a button down or polo style shirt. My opinion is men's undershirts are just that UNDERWEAR. They should not be visible. Opinions?
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Colder weather walking
So it's starting to get colder in our fair city. I have gotten into a pretty good habit over the last few months of waking up early and walking for 30 to 40 minutes. I use nike+ to track my walking (via the runs function) and use the time to catch up on NPR, podcasts and music. I'm starting to find that I don't have any…
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Spin Classes in Chicago
Does anyone know of any gym or other type of place that offers spin classes that are pay as you go? I am a paying member of a gym in my building downtown but they don't have any spin classes. I would like to join a spin class but don't want to join a different gym just for the spin. Would love to just pay for the spin…
