Not in for this but I thought I’d pass by with a not of encouragement and quick anecdote.
I lost a ton of weight 5 years ago with some fairly full on 800 cal dieting. In the last year injury and bit of illness has made me slip a bit and put a little bit back on. I’ve spent September with no alcohol, no sugar and some time restricted eating (10/14) and I’ve dropped 5lbs. I was no big drinker but I’ll probably go back to mild imbibing in October. The no sugar and time restricted eating will stay for the moment I think though – feels good.