I made an amazingly delicious Hummingbird Cake to give my California friends and family a taste of the south. Thankfully my mother encouraged me to make only a half a batch of frosting. The cake was delicious and tempting. The first two days I only had a small piece each day. But on the third day I had three pieces (lack of accountability). It did affect the scale, but I tried to counter it in other ways. Overall, I gained only a bit of weight -- but I could have lost if I hadn't made that wonderful cake. No regrets. Enjoying the journey is part of the prize.