Canadjineh: Interesting that you were thin until the 40s. You know what it is like to be a thin person..which is different from others here ..such as myself.
I am a harissa fan and like the idea of sprinkling it on hard boiled eggs. I also eat hummuus and don't have a problem with gain. That is a great idea of taking the casbah dried package on trips. How is your night job going?
Slipfree. There definitely could be that hormonal element affecting women. Interesting that your mom became more vocal. I have definitely become more vocal about standing up for health as I age.
Today was not a good scale day. I am eating very low carb! I know it has to do with the Indian curry last night.