@nscr Honestly I find the “just go” comments to be unhelpful. I assume you want to go but are just having a mental block and initiating a new routine is difficult for you. The whole point is that you can’t get yourself to “just go”.
I also had this same problem up until recently. What changed it for me was when a coworker told the story of their extreme weight loss and their story behind it. I felt so seen and understood. A comment that they said that I won’t forget is “When I struggle I imagine myself at my goal, knowing that I will inevitably achieve it if I stay on track.” For some reason it just clicked at that moment for me.
Now if let’s say I’m craving a sugary food or drink and feel INTENSE cravings, and/or if I don’t feel motivated to work out I immediately think of the final version of me and I imagine her in my mind. I do it for her.
If you are more of a visual person and need to see it, I highly suggest making a mood/goal board with photos/aesthetic of your ultimate goal, and then hang it directly in a place that you’ll see almost immediately when you wake up. Also you could take a picture of it and keep it on your phone so you can look at it while not at home.
I hope this helps somewhat. Remember that growth is not always linear. Give yourself grace and don’t let setbacks cause you to quit. Think of the future you that has already reached your goal!
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