Only lost 5 pounds

Hi so where to start. I’m in a calorie deficit and I track carbs too. Not doing a whole lot of exercise right now due to the weather and work so mostly sedentary. I’m not really seeing any scale changes but I feel less bloaty so that’s a plus. I’ve almost stopped drinking soda and my water intake is almost 48 ounces a day. My clothes seem to fit better but I feel like and I’m not sure do I need to change from 16:8 to 18:6 to really see any results? I consume approximately 1350 calories so I’m not sure if that’s too much or too little. Details. SW: 206 CW: 201 GW: 160 for now F31. Thanks so much for any advice!

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1-2 lbs a week loss is typical, over what period was the 5 lb loss?

Many do see faster change with 18:6, you could also consider schedules like alternate day fasting or occasional longer fasts.

Good luck!

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Welcome and congrats on your progress so far! As you’ve noticed already not all changes will be on the scale so celebrate those too. I’d recommend using a tdee calculator then aim for ~500 calories less per day. Google it or I believe the sidebar has a link. 1-1.5lbs per week is a reasonable expectation that’ll last. Your water intake seems low also.

If you’re in this for weight loss then a calorie deficit is the way (CICO) however everyone has a different approach. Good luck on your journey!

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Seems like success to me! Stick with it.

I would probably increase water as your first minor change. If you’re at 48oz, I’d try for 60 consistently and then 72. 100oz a day isn’t uncommon and can help in a plethora of ways.