Motivation is why you want to lose weight? Health? Feel good? Do more things without feeling insecure? That's what motivated me. I planned what I was going to eat for the next day on a calorie counter app. And stuck to it because I put in my head that I will get to my goal sooner than later if I followed my plan.

Also to help with cravings, I eat as much pickles I want, cucumbers with salt , beef jerky and diet coke. And if u crave sweets, I make me a large iced coffee with sweet n low with creamer.

Also don't be too strict. As long as u stay in the 1200-1400 calories... u will lose weight! You can do it!