Are you me? Nice work! I have the same challenge with the 5 vanity pounds (and I call them this, too)! I work out like you and those pounds (they live on my belly) did not budge until I started IF 16:8 in November. 3 weeks in and they just melted away. I was shocked and awed! I think I gained ‘em back during Christmas, but now that I know I can lose them in a couple weeks I’m worry free :)
Keep it up! I’m 39, it’s the path forward for me.
I’m almost the same weight as when I started about a month ago (and holidays have definitely been difficult) but what’s keeping me motivated is that my measurements (bust, waist, hips, thighs) are all actually less than when I started but an inch or more. I can feel it in my clothing even though weight is similar. Definitely helps to have different ways to measure the change than just the scale.
I’m on week 5 and haven’t seen the scale budge at all. I have about 15-20 lbs to lose and have been doing 17:7. Starting to get frustrated but still feeling hopeful. Any motivation you have would be helpful! I’m also consistently working out alternating long walks, cardio and weights 5 days a week.