I reminded myself that I am tired of having to struggle just to walk around the grocery store or stand in lines at the post office or other stores. So I came home and made up a recipe that was good to me. I won't make this often but it definately did the trick tonight. Pineapple orange strawberry mix
I put 1 tsp of smart balance in a skillet
added 1 can of pineapple tidbits drained
added 1 can of mandarine oranges drained
added 1 TB of Polaner all fruit strawberry.
I cooked over very low heat until it was reduced and all gooey. It hit the sweet spot and I was still totally on plan! YAY!
I also wanted to share the soup/stew recipe I made today. It's super super simple but very flavorful and filling for your protein meal.
1 large can crushed tomatoes
1/2 of this can of water
1 onion sliced and sauteed with salt and pepper then added to pot. (This step really makes a difference in the flavor)
1 lb of mixed frozen veggies (No potatoes of course. Mine has corn, peas, lima beans, carrots and green beans. I buy the Publix brand but any brand will do.)
1 can black beans rinsed and drained.
4 chicken thighs baked with salt and pepper (Remove skin and drain on paper towels to capture any extra fat. You can use breast meat too, I just didn't have any.)
1 lb lean ground beef browned in skillet with salt, pepper, chili powder and blackened seasoning.
Mix all of these ingredients in a large soup pot and simmer for about 30 minutes. You may want to add a touch more salt and pepper to taste. This was so flavorful and so satisfying to me today. I'm sure part of it is because I've been off plan and my body was SOOOOOO happy to be eating healthy again, but it's a great recipe that's simple too.
I hope somebody will try it and enjoy it. :)
Blessed and loved,
LP
and 
Anytime I have soups or stews for my protein meal I really add the meat to them. It hadn't dawned on me to put it in the recipe section. I always think of everyone else as cooks and not me. 
I'll go add it. 