I really thought I'd be back on track right away after this trip. So much for that plan! Actually, last week I did "watch" what I ate with no snacking and lost 3 of the 10 lbs (total put back on since leaving for PIP - 5 on cruise and 5 back at home - yikes!!!!). Yesterday was supposed to be the official start of the real diet. But a luncheon out with a group of friends blew that start!! So today is a new day. I WILL be good!!!!

Kathy (ChatKat), I'm glad you are feeling better. Getting back into the real world is hard enough if you are feeling good. Keep taking care of yourself.

Kathleen and Dena - I had been following the SB diet pretty much before my cruise. I really liked it. I didn't lose as quickly as some (probably since I didn't follow it exactly as the book says), but I did lose weight and enjoyed eating in a more healthy manner because of it. I'm going to try this week to get back on it. I still have to count calories at the same time, however, since it is the only way I can control how much I eat. I've never tried WW.

Marcie, Don & Donna - can I jump in your wagon? I've got to get back on track. My clothes are fitting tight again and I hate it!!

Masaki - I love the term "diet vacation". It is a healthy thing now and then. But you are so, so right about getting right back on the diet.