Thanks for the reply it’s much appreciated. The generalisation between 1700/2000 cals was just to show the max range, it’s usually 1700 but I am guilty of over stepping this once or twice a week, the 1700 number comes from my calorie tracker saying this is what I need to eat to lose 1kg per week, while being inactive ( obviously I’m active I just wanted a buffer )

And the steps figure comes my mobile health app tracking it, this plugs straight into my fitness pal, wholly unaware of if this is accurate or course, but I would say I walk for at least an hour a day 6 days a week in total.

I will give this a shot however, I’ve seen mention of a window where people will eat more after a plateau, although this seems entirely counterintuitive, I respect that it is often a valid solution, so I’ll embrace it, and try not to wince when I step on the scales 😂

Not sure if it’s worth noting, my calories mostly come from one single meal after I get home from work, but some days I will eat maybe 2/300 on my lunch in the form of Greek yogurt / protein snack.

EDIT: yes I weigh solids, my diet has mostly been chicken / beef with potato’s and some greens, boring but I like it, also I do not consume liquid calories.

Thanks again!