Well, first off, your success you cannot play with. The need to stick with something comes from inside you. You just decide you must do what you must do, which in this case is the need to follow the plan as I've laid it out.

Second, you need the basic plan for fastest results. Strength-training and working out are not for you right now since you said you need to lose a lot of weight by October. That being the case, follow the basic OMAD plan and do nothing more active than walking. You will need to be at your lowest stress level to lose the most. Weight loss is not compatible with weight training since you will hold water and have slower losses (you can bring this back in as you get where you want to be weight-wise). Trust me on this. No working out while fasting, seriously!

Third, aim for 1,100 to 1,500 per day by way of calories. This should be easy to achieve using the one-plate rule.

Fourth, make sure you are using the ACV for your daily beverage and keep your mealtime the same.

Fifth, get 25 minutes of sunlight everyday.

Sixth, get plenty of regular sleep. Stay on one schedule. Don't vary it.

Joe,

How much of a difference do you think the ACV makes? I used to take it for gout but have not done it consistent for weight loss.

Persistence will pay off!