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NSV What a difference the right tool makes!

karenhs2
karenhs2 Posts: 197
edited October 2024 in Success Stories
Yesterday marked one week on MFP for me. Last night I faced the kind of situation that usually messes me up. My mom was here for the day and my husband expects that we will have Mexican food when she comes with her husband (because he can't eat it and the rest of us love it). I adore mexican food and I make a mean chicken enchilada. Added to that, having anyone else here tends to get me way off focus and I usually just throw up my hands and say whatever. BUT, having MFP at my fingertips meant that I only needed to grab a couple minutes after making the dinner to go figure out what I could eat and fit in my allowance. I picked exactly what I wanted most and ended up logging one chicken enchilada, and 6 Tostito Restaurant style chips with Lime plus 1/3 cup guacomole (my daughter makes it with sour cream so it is super rich). I filled my plate with confidence and savored every single bite. To my surprise, not only did I not stress, but I was completely satisfied when I was through!! And I guarantee that I would have eaten 3 times that much otherwise. Which ends up messing up my sleep as well so it is a double whammy. This was SO MUCH BETTER.

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  • hozik
    hozik Posts: 369 Member
    That's an awesome NSV!
  • lorihalsted
    lorihalsted Posts: 326 Member
    It makes it so much easier to plan when you can put things in perspective BEFORE your meal. Congratulations!!!!!!!
  • rockeraxXx
    rockeraxXx Posts: 126
    Great job!!! Now thats willpower :drinker:
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    That's great! Mexican is my weakness as well. Makes it so easy when you can figure out portions instead of just guessing.
  • karenhs2
    karenhs2 Posts: 197
    That's great! Mexican is my weakness as well. Makes it so easy when you can figure out portions instead of just guessing.

    Yes! It really made me feel like I can do this!
  • surfrgrl1
    surfrgrl1 Posts: 1,464 Member
    It takes so little for us to be overcome by events and get knocked off track. You did super!! MFP has really helped me a lot. My willpower gets stronger every day. This is a great place.
  • rubyosburn
    rubyosburn Posts: 119 Member
    Awesome NSV!!!!
  • hellotina
    hellotina Posts: 147 Member
    way to go!!! i love MFP.. it really makes all the difference, such a big help! keep it up =)
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