Weight loss

Hi everyone, I’m just looking for some advice on loosing weight.

I am 27 year old, 5’7 female that weighs 184lbs. I have about 120lbs of lean body mass and would say I’m average fit. I have been weight lifting consistently (5-6 days a week) for 3 years now and I love the gym. My goal is to loose 24lbs and be about 160lbs. I have never dieted in my entire life but this year I really want to focus on nutritional health. With all that this is my diet;

1750 calories daily with 120grms of protein (through whole foods and 1 protein shake a day).

I am on week 6 of this diet and have only lost 6 pounds. I don’t feel bloated anymore or anything, but I feel like those 6lbs were water weight etc.

My question is, am I doing this right? I would love to keep my muscle mass but at this point im feeling lost. Please be kind - I’m new to the diet world but experienced in the gym and participate in sports.