re: lack of food discipline

The absolute most important thing is to not have any of that junk in your house. Don’t buy it saying it will be a great at some point as a reward (you will just eat it)

That is the mindset of someone who is on a diet. If you want lasting change you aren’t on a diet. You are changing the way you eat. Get rid of it and never buy it again. There are lower sugar, smaller proportion bars and even ice cream in the freezer aisle if you must. Really try and find fruit you like. Throw it in non fat Greek yogurt or just eat it plain. Satisfy sugar cravings with fruit only is basically how I live these days. Track your calories…