Intro - Is this progress?!

Men lose weight faster because they typically have less fat than women, and the kind of fat women have around parts of their bodies (breasts, stomach) is different. Women need more fat in certain areas to protect our reproductive parts. You've lost 16lbs in 16-18 weeks; that's about a pound a week which is the recommended amount to lose, so you're actually on track. Try not to compete with or envy your husband, you're different people with different body compositions, different dietary requirements and different levels of activity, so your weight loss will of course be different. You're doing very well. Maybe you need to manage your expectations. You've lost weight every single week consistently; it's ok to keep losing that 1lb, especially if trying to shed more is bringing you down and not letting you appreciate how far you've come. If you feel hungry have a small handful of unsalted nuts, a low carb protein bar, a piece of fruit or handful of fresh berries, a carrot, half a cucumber, or 20-30g of dried fruit (once a day only) that you can nibble on. Sugar free iced tea or no added sugar cordials topped with sparkling water can load you up so you feel full. Remind yourself often that you're doing well. Slow and steady wins the race.