Weight loss and perseverance

That is correct. If you count macros you are just counting calories, and you can still eat flexibly.

1 lb per week is a good rate after the initial few weeks. Usually the 1st few weeks the client will lose a lot, mostly water, but more than 1lb per week.

I think I read you eat 2800K/cal a day?

HEre is my 2800 plan.