Year Four, Day 270: Three pounds lost overnight, and I had fudge

Year Four, Day 270: Three pounds lost overnight, and I had fudge - Miracle Fudge!

Hello Friends!

Dirty trick, that heading! But it made you look, right?

Of course there is no such thing as miracle fudge. Don't I wish there was! I did, however eat a small piece of fudge late last night. And I did wake up three pounds lighter!

But the fact is, I had a baking urge hit yesterday. I decided to make cookies and fudge for church. They always have treats for us at the break, and I wanted to give back. Plus, I wanted to bribe my son-in-law to drive me to the airport tonight. So I promised him gluten free cookies.

I had a blast! All of the above treats are not only gluten free, but reduced sugar. The gluten free snicker doodles were amazing!

I have to admit I tasted as I baked. And I rewarded myself with a small piece of rocky road fudge after it was all said and done. Which was about 9:00 p.m. - well after my eating window had closed.

But, it was a very small piece.

I wasn't expecting much downward movement on the scale this morning. But when I stepped on, I let out a whoop that awakened the whole household, and possibly the neighbors.

I LOST THREE WHOLE POUNDS OVERNIGHT!

I told my daughter (we are having a weight loss contest). She smirked at me and said, "And you had fudge!"

But I am no dumbie. I know how weight loss goes. How it can be so frustrating to stick to the plan and not see the scale budge, or worse yet to see your weight creep up.

Sometimes I think it is good to give yourself a break. The body gets used to a certain way of eating and adapts. You have to shake it up a bit!

I am so proud! This is hard work. I will never tell anyone it is easy. But the rewards are great. I felt so good this morning. My hooping session felt less labored. I had high energy all day.

And the icing on the cake? (pun intended)

My man is flying into town tonight!

I must tell you a couple of other diet related discoveries I made. Yesterday I made a low carb egg and bacon sandwich. The bun was made of eggs, cheese, a bit of almond flour, flax seed and garlic powder. I topped it with melted cheddar, bacon and a fried egg.

Delish!

Yesterday's lunch was a plate of steamed veggies topped with pepper steak at the food cart in the mall.

Today I had a chef salad after church and then a small piece of roast chicken, cucumber salad, olives and unsweetened iced tea.

I may even get brave and post a picture of my front in my new jeans.

But not just yet.

And now, I must bid you farewell. My beauty bath awaits

Happy Saturday! :)

Love,

Zita

PS Here are the last two days in hooping:

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