On the subject of being strong mentally, I got pretty disgusted with listening to obese diabetic folks at church who though they deserved to eat all they wanted and it was a joke to them. So I left the church and found another one who also puts food out for social hour after church, some it not good for before lunch eating, but they always have a veggie tray and a cheese tray on the table and they don't laugh about gorging themselves on sweets. They admire and respect my choices. making honest friendships. It helps to be in the right environment. I have a support team now. Dorisena