We are now in the second half of the challenge. Many are losing weight although most of us not as fast as we would have liked! That's okay. We are getting stronger, healthier, smaller, and, I hope, happier with our new lifestyles. Most of all, we are still here!

What will you do differently this second half than the first? What will make you stick with this challenge until the end?

I see that many on the challenge haven't posted to MFP in some time. What has kept you going?

Remind your friends who were part of the challenge to check in! Part of my success in sticking with it is because I see that others are, too.

I'm down 17.5 pounds since the challenge started. I am at the 200 mark. I am impatient to see the Number 1 at the beginning of my weight for the first time in 14 years! Of course, the more impatient I get, the longer it will probably take. :ohwell:

I hope to do a few things differently. I've added a little leisure swimming and water jogging since this past weekend. Also, have glimpsed a few nice days where I was able to go out and take a lunchtime walk. Of course, I should eat less salt, more protein and potassium, and drink more water. I have good intentions, but we'll see about those.