I’ve recently started doing a 24 hour fast once a week on Monday to put calories in the bank for the weekend. I encourage you to try a breakfast to breakfast 24 hour fast. I like that setup because I don’t have to skip my morning coffee. My relationship and history with food is very similar to yours. I’ve found that the once a week fast really helps reduce my overall appetite and cravings. I finally feel like I have more control over food than it has over me.
I tend to leave my 24 hr fasts for days that I know I’ll be too busy to even think about food. Days full of errands or maybe just relaxed Sundays where I can wake up a bit later, go for a long walk around town, visit galleries, etc and then have dinner.
Like some others have mentioned, starting slow would get you into it. Extend your hours slowly and then try 24 hours once a week. I like doing dinner to dinner because when I’m busy during the day when I’m working or doing stuff it helps me keep my mind off food and because there is no time to think about food! Haha. I also feel the most satisfied eating dinner! Helps any cravings I may get before bed. Good luck! :)
You could work your way up to 24 hours. Extend your fast every day by an hour or 2 and eventually you’ll be at 24 hours. I’ve done it a couple times and it’s hard but doable- just keep busy in the last few hours to try not to think about food lol. Good luck