Intentional planning can help you get to your goals. It doesn't take much to get started. Set a timer for 5 to 10 minutes and just think through your day.
There is one major thing that helped me go from starving to feeling satisfied and that is increasing my protein. Increasing your protein can help you combat hunger and not keep reaching for that next snack.
If you are struggling to feel like you stay motivated, remember it's really not about motivation, but switching your mindset around the things you aren't wanting to do.
Do you rush through meals? After a meal do you feel like you haven't even eaten anything? Do you struggle to recognize hunger? My Mindful Eating course will help you break those past patterns and change your relationship with food.