Oh I didnt realise about your mum being so far away, a pity but maybe not if she is going to make those sorts of comments. Thats undermining you and your confidence.
Id still go with the diet stuff. Even if you don't go the full way. Maybe cut out the OJ and another thing and see what happens. If its ODD I'm sure it will help.
I know what you mean about the house! We are forever taking stuff off Mitch and sticking it on the nearest shelf or whatever. The place is always so cluttered