Yeah it is hard especially when people are so judgmental! My mum has always been thin so she is a nightmare, her fave saying at the minute is 'I don't know why you bother with the diet stuff, you're not THAT fat!' Cheers

my husband knows & he's awesome, I jump from one diet to another (wasting a fortune along the way) & yoyoing from a size 12 to a size 20 & he never says a word

it's nice you have a supportive friend & group, it makes all the difference & I don't see a problem with still going to group even if you not following plan...
Good to know about the WW soup, it is easier when things are already calorie counted

ill have to go stock up when the bloody snow goes!