CICO is not only reductive to the point of being useless, it’s also bad advice for weight loss or maintenance.

Consistent throughout many studies, calorie restriction induces a reduction in energy expenditure that is larger than the loss of metabolic mass, i.e. fat-free mass and fat mass, can explain.

In laymen’s terms: the body reduces metabolism in response to weight loss.

You don’t seem to understand the topic beyond a few catchphrases, so I’m done interacting with you. Have a good one.