1-2 lbs a week is solid progress, seriously. Don't chase fast loss because it can wreck your health and skin. A lot of folks here have eating disorder stuff going on — don't let that skew your expectations.
Protein shakes and bars help hit your target. I do 2 Premier shakes a day (30g each) and 1 Ready bar (15g protein, 7g fiber)—75g total, then fill the rest with a solid meal. Eat on schedule even when you're not hungry; easy to just skip it. Hit up r/Glp1meals for snack ideas, the mod actually uses this stuff and gets the challenge.
hard mental shift at first—whole life was eating then wine at night, no wonder. depressed for a bit but 6 weeks in, down 18 lbs now. lift, chair exercises, tai chi from YouTube. seniors around me stay active so good examples. big change, not planning food next.
Glycine does not meaningfully raise blood sugar in standard doses - minimal glycemic impact. As a sweetener it does not trigger insulin response the way glucose does. Food quality and macro balance matter more than any single choice.