I started IF in a similar place, twice over seeing some success trying to lose weight only to fall back into old habits. The thing that really has changed things this time around has been the mental side of things.
What finally clicked was that before I wanted food more than I wanted to lose weight, because eventually that willpower wasn’t enough. For me, I had to flip the script on it being a process of negative to being a positive one. Finding a goal and motivation that wasn’t just not liking how I looked in a photo. Wanting to improve myself has made the whole process easier to engage with.
I want to say no to the donuts in the breakroom, because I know I’ll treat myself to a better one that weekend after a hike. I want to workout, not because I think I need to burn calories but because I like how it makes me feel and seeing the changes in my body.
And I want to get back on track when I mess up, rather than letting it derail me completely.
I hope that helps.
Do yourself a favor and check out this short three part series and see if it resonates with where you’re at mentally. The man is a damn genius and really gets it.