A half a pound is a great. Go get an 8oz can and picture that much fat coming off your body. All those little half a pounds add up to a great amount over a period of time. WW isn't a quick weight loss plan. It's a plan that stess's slow and steady weight loss, so that you can lern to keep it off for the rest of your life. Take it one day at a time and focus on the positive changes you are making to your life. You can do it!