Craftysmith
Have you tried Ideal Protein Diet?
From what you said, I think it would be a great way for you to get to your goal.
The meals are planned ( no hubby interferance there
) and its a great program.
I have started the same. On April 18th I was at the doctors office and had stepped on the dreaded scale and read 258 pounds. The heaviest I have ever been.
Naturally, I cried about knowing that crying wont help on the long run.
I heard about IP from couple of people that I know well, and decided to give it a try. The next day I was at the clinic at 7.30am, had a consult and started that morning.
I had a weight in yesterday and am 14.1lb down!
What I really like about the IP program is that, it works, meals are planned ( I am too busy to figure out what to eat every day and also NOT thinking about it brought me to where I am- or was two weeks ago
), and its tasty.
Once you get into the routine, it's really easy to follow.
Whichever route you decide, keep it up.
Good luck and happy slimming