Thanks mommatbird. I don't think he "means" it as a put down, but that's how it feels. He has a very physical job, but, in recent years he's slowed down some. And he's not really happy with his weight either. Maybe I'm getting a little overflow? I think it's coming up now because I wasn't losing on Atkins. I lost a little on induction, but as soon as I go off induction, I quit losing. CAD works a little better for me on a few levels. I prefer a regular dinner where I don't have to make sure it's within carb limits. Or have to make my chicken separate, without the gravy.. I mean, by dinner time, I just don't want to think about it. And I work at home, so having some chicken and a salad for brunch isn't a problem.

Nille. I don't think he meant it as a put down, but it shows me he's NOT listening to what I'm telling him. He will eat McDonald's breakfast, Checker's lunch, then we'll eat out or I'll make dinner. He'll tell me I need to "eat less, move more". He isn't home to see what I eat. He only sees the evening "Reward Meal". And I think he, perhaps subconciously, percieves me to eat like he does. He thinks I should eat Raisin Bran for breakfast. (Tried it, didn't work). I have coffee for breakfast. I've never been one to eat early in the morning. I feel better if I don't.

I agree, that several years ago, I would have been just as guilty of eating the whole bag of potato chips. No prob. However, in recent years, when I do eat potato chips; I get a handful and put them on a paper towel. I don't eat out of the bag anymore. And I use FitDay, even though CAD doesn't have you count your calories.

I am losing slowly now though, so perhaps if I can act like a duck and let it roll off, I'll accomplish my goal and he'll quit. Or listen. His brother is diabetic, so he may actually need this diet more than I do, healthwise. He has quite a sweet tooth too. There's times that, after dinner, he'll take off and get a Wendy's Frosty or Checker Shake. Or Dairy Queen hot fudge sundae. (I think I see why I'm annoyed and frustrated!) It's looking like "Do as I say, not as I do"..