Hi msmanson, and welcome! Having outsiders, especially a doctor, comment on your weight can be really embarrassing and hurtful. Especially if you already KNOW you've gained weight, and you're trying to do something about it.

I'm very new to this, but one thing I like to do is get a rotisserie chicken from the store (being careful to make sure there are no glazes/added sugars). You can eat it for dinner that night, and then pack the rest in the fridge - some for lunches or snacks on the weekend.

I wish you the best of luck on your journey