Weight loss for me was very gradual but it was "easy". I never had to try, it wasnt a conscious thing where I felt actively restricted or on a diet; it was just how we eat. I also never really exercise to exercise if that makes sense, Im quite active in general (walk to the park, shops, run around the yard, take the steps, park further away kind of thing) but I dont specifically ever work out... yet. It took a bit over a year after each DD to get back to my healthy range, about 20kgs each time so only a kilo or two a month but I was in no rush personally. I never really weighed myself so not sure how linear it was or anything, one day my old clothes fit again lol.
Will be interesting whether I need to step things up once I stop breastfeeding as I have been for 4 years so both times and Im sure that has impacted things although by how much, I have no idea. Also how my metabolism might alter with age? Again, I dont know. The most important thing for me is energy levels though, I feel much calmer when I know I can get through the day and whatever it throws at me without feeling too much strain. As long as that is maintained Im less fussed about the number on my clothes tags.
The hardest part is initially, the further you get past the "cravings" the easier it becomes to say no. It is a more you have it, more you want it kind of thing which can be a hard cycle to break.
ETA: should add that whilst I've been high fat, high protein, low carb for a while it is only recently that Im becoming more discerning about which fat, which protein and which carbs. And still have much to learn!
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