New to LHE

[ssx22]

Hello.

I am just looking for some general advice. I have been playing poker for over 2 years. I mostly play in small home games and online. However, until recently, I have primarily played NLHE (usually 1-2, 2-4NL).

I have decided to play some LHE as I believe it will reduce the swings of online poker and allow myself to steadily grow my bankroll. I currently have an online bankroll of $75 and am playing the .10-.20 game. When I play live, I play $2-4.

What I need advice on is this...In NLHE, I am a very aggressive player and like to switch gears alot. In my brief experience in LHE, I notice that the majority of tables I play at, the average player is very loose/passive. As a result, I try to play tight aggressive for the most part and throw in a small bluff every so often just to make sure people know I am capable of betting without the best hand.

Last night, I played a full ring game at my local casino. I played very TA, playing about 25-30% of hands. I generally played very little in early position and played small pairs and suited connectors in later positions. Very few pots were raised pf and most pots have 7-8 players. I left the game after 4 hours and was down 9BB. I didn't think that was too bad except for after thinking about my game, there was hardly any hand I felt I didn't play as well as I could have.

Is this the right approach to be taking or should I loosen up my game more (if you can't beat them, join em!)?

Thanks for your help.