Thanks Relliott1, GrlyGrl & Claudius for your menu suggestions. I was feeling hopeless about it but now I feel more determined to stay on plan.

Sounds like all of you are suggesting amended versions of chicken in broth so on my way home from work, I’m going to pick up the necessary items and have my daughter (who’s 16 and helping me on the days I have no motivation and I’m going to slip) help me make something to eat.

I’ve never really made soup before so I’m going to ask probably what is a pretty basic question but I’ll ask anyway. If you’re adding chicken chunks or pieces to any of these receipes do you cook the chicken first? I’m thinking so but I want to confirm. Also, what about the bacon Claudius, do I cook that first separately? And did you really mean just throw some cheese in the chicken broth? I never would have thought of that.

I'm really looking forward to a hot bath with peppermint oil, warm cozy pajamas and some chicken, cheese, bacon, veggie broth.

Thanks again everyone.