Liquid calories are typically not quality calories. It is one thing to have a teaspoon of heavy cream with your coffee, and a whole different thing to have a 200 calorie coffee instead of breakfast. I have tried it. I enjoyed it. But the only benefits that I saw were for people trying to sell expensive coffee and MCT oils. Just eat real food.

6 to 8 ounces of meat for a meal, absolutely. You should be aiming for 30 grams (or more) of protein for each meal. This maximizes the lean tissue preservation benefits. How much meat is that? 6 to 8 ounces usually has you covered. There is some research which suggests that a minimum of three meals with 30 grams of protein a day will have a net caloric loss, as the body expands extra energy rebuilding and preserving lean tissue. Even if it doesn't, the benefits of lean tissue protection outweigh just about every other concern.

Snacking is a weight GAIN [sometimes weight preservation] strategy. It makes no sense to include it when trying to lose weight. It prevents insulin from returning to baseline levels, keeping you with higher insulin levels. It typically doesn't represent any significant amount of nutrients and ends up just adding extra calories to your day. Most research suggests that the added calories are not offset by smaller meals.

Worst of all, snacks are almost always junk or junk food replacements. You are feeding cravings for sweets and snack foods, which makes long term success harder. I see no benefit to feeding the habits that got people sick and fat in the first place. Sure, you might be able to do it and fit your macros, but you are not addressing the underlying issues.

Good afternoon all. I am new here doing my check in. I am down 7 pounds in a month. Not great compared to most however I am happy. My body does not let go of weight easily. Anyway I had some sweats yesterday not a lot but some. However this was after a 4 hour hike up a mountain. I also fasted this morning and ate normal today so again I think I am good. I am surprised how I can go 4-8 hours now without being hungry or snacking. This was unheard of before I could not get past 3 hours without food. I was one of those hangry people and shaky not now. I feel really good.