This group sounds like the perfect way to revitalize my motivation. I started on 7/31/12, and I have done failry well with a total weight loss of 63lbs. I try to walk daily (~5 miles) and cut my calorie intake to 1300-1500 calories per day. With the onset of the holidays, I've backslid a bit. I returned to over/binge eating, poor meal selections due to lack of planning and not making healthy choices. Today, I got back into the groove, by having a healthy breakfast, walking over my lunch hour and planning both lunch and dinner meals. This challenge will hopefully keep me 'faithful' to my new healthier lifestyle. Good luck all!!