1. This is the third batch of cupcakes I’ve baked in three days. I have gone through three boxes of butter and two bags of powdered sugar. Today I tried a different homemade funfetti recipe from How Sweet It Is, and I must say, they were so much better… so buttery and delicious, completely worth every single calorie.
2. I have only allowed myself to eat a half of a cupcake for each batch I have made, and oddly enough, I felt completely satisfied. It is a weird feeling, but I think I like it.
3. This outfit made me feel fierce today. That black dress is new (9.95 from H&M!) and I actually had to buy a medium because the large was too big! I couldn’t believe it and I still sort of don’t. That belt had been sitting in my closet for almost two years because I used to not be able to comfortably wear it on the last notch. I can now wear it all the way on the first one and still be comfortable. [Outfit: Caridgan - JCrew; Belt & Necklace - Banana Republic; Dress - H&M; Shoes - Marc Fisher bought at Macy's]
4. Sometimes I don’t believe that certain clothes I own are too big on me now or that I actually fit into the sizes I do in stores. I’m trying to perceive myself in a positive light, but in general, I still see a girl who is 25 pounds heavier in the mirror.
5. I truly believe the reason I’m succeeding is because I am not denying myself anything. I have honestly not felt deprived in the past 6 months and if I have a craving, I will give in to it but just control my portions (for the most part, there are always going to be exceptions).
6. Seeing a picture of these cupcakes was necessary again.
7. I am always going to pick this cupcake over bunch of spinach… just saying 
Do you have any confessions today?
Emily I’m so happy for you. I want a funfetti cupcake but I think you look fabulous and not depriving yourself is the only way to make it last.
aw, thank you Cynthia! you’re so sweet
Those cupcakes look amazing!!!! YUM! You look amazing!! I love your outfit- it was so good to see you yesterday!
it was amazing to see YOUUUUU! date again next week <3
Emily, you look amazing! So do your cupcakes! You should be very proud of BOTH!
First, you look amazing- love the whole ensemble!
Second, now I really want a cupcake. Really really badly!!
You look great!!! I <3 your outfit!
My confession…I'm running out of junk drawers, I've been so unorganized and now everything is a mess. I just throw stuff in there when I don't feel like putting it away.
$9.95 damn girl! LOVE H&M! And you look amazing so proud of your success