I am a true believer that slower weight loss leads to success in keeping it off. I have dropped lots of weight in a short amount of time, yet put it right back on (plus more) when I quit following the diet.

Try not to set yourself up to be disappointed. A reasonable expectation of loss is an AVERAGE of about 1 lb. a week.

This WOE is one that I can live with for the rest of my life.

You don't have to cook steak. There are plenty of meat/fish/chicken options. And veggies from the local farmers are very reasonable.