Day 20...10 to go.

That's right...10 to go!  Two thirds done!  That feels good.  Yet, I'm still not skinny...ugh.  Only lost 3.8 lbs total so far.  I really wish I could lie and tell you that I've lost more and that eating this way is totally worth it. Well, I can't.  I promised to be truthful and I will.  If you want a real success story, you'll have to wait for Tracy's blog.  She's the success story.  Having said that, even though I have not seen the lbs drop dramatically, I have shown myself how much control I really can have if I put my mind to it.  I can resist temptation....even when I'm alone.  Take for example tonight.  My sweet husband was taking out the trash.  So, as a good wife, I decided to put a new bag in the bin.  As I leaned over to put the bag in, I saw a very familiar container.  A container that only an addict would recognize.  A Publix bakery box.  "Hmmmm.....what's this?" I say to myself.  I knew exactly what it was.  It was the most amazing cookie known to man.  The cookie that even Marcus and I could agree on.  The perfect mix.  The Tortica De Moron.  Yes,  Moron.  Don't hate.  It's pronounced with a very sophisticated Spanish accent (or at least that's how I pronounce it).  It's a delectable shortbread cookie topped with a chocolate fudgy morsel of deliciousness in the middle.  Usually, Marcus doesn't eat all his chocolate and scrapes it off and I eat it for him.  Extra goodness.

A little piece of heaven

You know that looks good.  Please note that the package says 4 count.  That would me that my sweet little skinny husband had already eaten 3.  I told him I found his stupid cookie.  He proceeded to help me out by finishing the last one.  Ok, let me get this straight, my husband can eat frozen pizza every night and eat 4 of these cookies and not gain a single pound?! Why???  Two words....not fair.

Instead of getting bitter and angry, I decided to make my own deliciousness.  I decided to make batch 2 of the morning glory muffins.  The Tortica De Morons made me think of them because they are so similar.  I started early this time because I knew how long it took me last time.  Of course, I learned from my previous mistakes.  No more scrambled eggs. The best part this go round was that I found a little gem in my cabinet.  A Black & Decker chopper thingy that's never been used.  I have no idea when or where I got it from.  Maybe a wedding present???  Not sure, but wow, my grating woes are over.  I grated the carrots and apple in about 5 minutes.  It only took that long because I had to empty it and measure it out.  So amazing.  A much more enjoyable baking experience.

The Black & Decker Miracle Machine as I like to call it

While the morning glory muffins were baking and filling my house with a decadent aroma, I re-heated my leftover steak fajitas from last night.  I bought some new guacamole last night and spooned a heaping spoonful onto my plate.  I went to lick my spoon and was disgusted.  Just so you know, Yucatan guacamole is horrible.  Don't buy it.  Stick with Wholly Guacamole or make your own.  Yuck!  Sorry Yucatan Peninsula.  I think this brand gave you a bad name.  

After dinner, I indulged in 3, yes 3 (don't judge....they are made with carrots!) muffins.  I also had some throat healing unsweet herbal tea (I have a sore throat as of this morning).  For the record, I am very full.  Probably shouldn't have had that 3rd muffin. I know better now.  

So, 10 official days left.  Not bad, not bad at all (today that is).  

Until tomorrow....