I understand how you feel about your husband being around here. One one hand, it's great to share such a great place! Then again, you do lose some of that privacy. I've been there! Maybe I can PM you on this, too.

Part of the problem with my eating is that I do blame it on money. I think about how much money I save by NOT eating, or by skipping that craving for a taco from Taco Bell, or whatever. When I do give in to cravings, I tell myself it's okay to skip eating because I indulged. And what you said about dining on cookies? Been there, done that! Adds to calories consumed, but saves money. True (tolerated, LOL)dining pleasure comes in the form of chocolate, licorice or other carbohydrates, including ice cream! Well, in my opinion anyway. Lots of good nutrients, too!