Oh, Cyndi, I'm really going to think about this. I will just have to think very realistically. It is possible that I could continue my diet on the ship---focusing mainly on salads, and asking for small portions at dinner. The desserts don't threaten me, b/c that's not my weakness, LOL. I'm just going to think about it, b/c you just hate to think of all that hard work and effort going down the drain. Part of the reason I do well, is that I avoid temptation---don't go out to eat very much (except lunch at work, and I go solo, so I don't have to be tempted by what someone else wants to order). This week, I had a houseguest, and I bought special stuff for her (like a baked brie en croute, LOL) and of course, I ate it too. Scarfed it down would be more accurate.... I do think you're right, that after the first week, the novelty of having so much food around would wear off..... I'll just have to think about it. Another possibility would be to get down so FAR before the cruise by REALLY strict dieting, that then there'd be room to gain it back, LOL. I'll just have to think about it. I have lots of time before my cancel date. Alaska is starting to look appealing, LOL..... :ohmy: