Ok a woohoo for me. Turns out that I only gained 1 pound on my cruise, not the 5 I estimated. I gotta get a home scale that aligns more closely to the clinic one!

Margo, Don is right, find something new to eat. Instead of eggs for breakfast, have turkey on whole wheat tortilla or a protein shake. On your trip you should give yourself a break though. I think when we start feeling sorry for ourselves its a lot easier to just let it go. But if you say for instance I will be vigilant at breakfast and lunch but I will have whatever tempts me for dinner (including that predinner cocktail and a glass of wine wth your meal) you will still enjoy your vacation and not do too much damage to your new lifestyle! Of course, that was easy enuf for me to do since I was on Princess and didn't like the food (altho the cocktails were pretty good!). You will need a little more determination on the Mariner. I was on the Mariner last year to Asia and seems like the food was fantastic but the portions are fairly small so you should be OK. Have the chesse. Make up your mind that you may gain a bit but will take it right back off when you get home and you will do fine!

This thread is really an inspiration for me. Even tho you guys have all been sick or in pain you continue to soldier on with your programs. I am in awe!