Vanogay, you scared me with that first list when it looked like the acceptable substitutes were going to be taboo. Have you been able to keep to this list? How has it effected your weight and how you feel? I'm going to boil a pot of pinto beans tomorrow. Home cooked ones are so good and very versatile. I made it through the week with the taboos except for last night. I really wanted a brownie so instead of making a whole pan full - you know what happens then - I made a cup full in the microwave. I know I don't use the microwave because it changes the composition of food. but I figured brownies don't have a lot of food value anyway. No gold star for me this week.
Gail, that's pretty much how I make my soup. I love it and can't have it in restaurants.
I plan on having a good day, thank you. I'll check in later, too.