I just got back from vacation and it was one of the best vacations I had due to the fact that I did not spend alot of time worrying about meals or spending alot of time eating. We had small quick meals which left more time for friends, shopping, and site seeing...AND more money to do that with. I did not come home feeling guilty about all the food I had eaten which I did in the past and it would take away the pleasure of the trip. I had a few small drinks, ice cream AND still lost 2 pounds while on vacation. A first for me. The food will always be there and it is what got me here in the first place, now I have enjoyed my vacation like others do...NOT the food. Good luck and hope you do not decide to take the step backwards but look forward and enjoy other things on the vacation.