UPDATE
I’m down 15# since Jan 1. Only change was getting rid of calorie-dense food and replacing with only healthy stuff. As discussed upthread, you can’t overeat when you’re eating only healthy.
Protein intake is up a bunch. Fruits and veggies too. Probably the first time in my life I’m getting enough fruits and vegetables. I will get some cravings; intense but thankfully short. Drinking easily 2x the black coffee I used to. But on balance it’s a good trade.
I don’t think it’s sustainable to drop weight this fast. Goal is to drop another 15# or so and I wanna do it slower. Like 4#/month. To that end I’m cutting cardio (in lieu of more weight training) and adding just a bit of calorie dense food. Like a glass of 100% fruit juice as part of my pre workout.
Guys I won’t say it’s easy, but it really is that simple. And once you get some habits and see some results, it does get easier.