SRS,
Clothes fitting is a much better gauge as to weight loss success than the hated/ dreaded scales.
Muscle gain can offset weight loss so the scale goes up but the waist, tummy and cholesterol go down.
Daily weighins can be a real downer especially if you are prone to water weight gain.
Varied diet with emphasis on dark green leafy veggies with some orange and red and yellow added, some meat and fish, some fruits and dairy. Less or no sugar and alcohol. With some exercise.
And lots of water.
Ten minutes up; back to work.
SINS