It's been almost 6mos for me. I too lost more in the beginning (I hear this is common) and am working on it sloooowly now. I have also adapted this as a lifestyle and feel so grateful that I found it based on the benefits I have experienced (loss of cravings, ability to keep to reasonable portions without constantly jones-ing for more food, feeling well, no blood sugar swings, stable energy) are huge for me. Meanwhile, I believe I could work a little harder, excercise more and get faster results. As it turns out, no matter how wonderful this way of eating is for me, I seem to need to keep some things in check for weight loss to occur consistently. So weight loss might still equal some sacrifice. But I too stay around 1,600-1800/day with not a lot of struggle. My keto Dr. said check what your are eating in the following order 1. Carbs (of course), 2. Raise fat percentages, 3. Count Protein - don't overeat protein, 4. last resort, lower calories I still need to improve on that last one. :-) But the more fat I eat, the easier that becomes. Good luck to everyone and hang in there.

If I were you, I would forget the scale for now and break out the tape measure. I hit a plateau (or so I thought) for 3 months where the scale didn't move, but I went down 3 pant sizes and 2 shirt sizes during that time. In the last month and a half the scale is moving again at about 3 lbs per month. I only have about 10 lbs to go to goal weight. But the best part is that I feel great. Doesn't hurt that I am training for a marathon. No way I could do it unless I was in ketosis.