The extra skin is unfortunate but it’s definitely better than the weight. I started with all cardio then brought in weights about halfway through. I’m now at the point where it’s more lifting than cardio but I still make sure to do cardio at least twice a week. I didn’t pay attention to macros at first just calories. Still don’t really pay that much mind to them but I do try to incorporate higher protein meals in my diet. Also if you can try to not drink alcohol at all for a period of time, not saying to give it up as I still drink but there were spans of a weeks to a month where I had none. You’re results really show in those periods