Looking to get back into IF - advice and encouragement needed

Hi all! As the title says, I’m looking to get back into the IF club. I’ve successfully lost ~20lbs with 16:8 before (early 2019), but I haven’t been able to recreate those results because of life getting in the way and my own poor adherence. A lot has changed since then, so I’m hoping that some more experienced folks on here can help me out.

I’m 25F and currently 150lbs, though my weight can fluctuate ±5-6lbs from day to day. My goal weight is 138lbs for now, and I’ll reevaluate when I get there. It may not seem like a large jump, but my body definitely shows a big difference between 140 and 150, especially in my face/chin and stomach. I have slight hypothyroidism but not enough to the point of being prescribed medicine, so losing weight, keeping weight off, and fatigue are things that cause difficulty in my life. I have sugar cravings and rely heavily on processed carbohydrates in my diet currently, but am looking to make healthier choices. I don’t get much exercise and quite frankly I hate working out. I’ve also developed lactose intolerance, so it’s a dietary restriction I now have to work around (even the smallest amount of dairy has me bloating so bad I look pregnant - it seriously sucks).

Some things I’d like advice on:

• Rome wasn’t built in a day, and I can’t wake up tomorrow and be at my goal. What are some ways to cut back on body dysmorphia and resulting depression until that goal is reached? It’s a huge struggle for me, and fasting begins to feel like a punishment more than a motivation. This is probably my #1 reason historically for giving up.

• Previously I was able to stick to 16:8 pretty well and had success, but I also had a very active job. I believe I can do that now too, but I work a desk job from home at the moment. Realistically, will 16:8 be enough to make steady progress or do I need to start scouring exercise subs too? I really cannot get my adhd to cooperate with workout regimens.

• If the answer to the last question was yes, I could really use some advice on how to be active as someone who is gym-avoidant, struggles with forming habits, and fights their executive dysfunction just to leave bed every day. (Note: IF works for me because I already start eating late in the day and just make adjustments - it’s not forming a new habit).

• I know the talk of what apps are best for IF comes up often, and I swear I’ve tried the free version of everything. I’m willing to upgrade to premium, but it has to be able to track nutritional info (protein, fats, carbs, ect ) as well as my fasting windows. I’m leaning towards Lose It but I feel their caloric intake estimates to be unrealistic. I’m open to suggestions so let me know what you’d recommend!

• Talking about food again, I’m not looking to be calorie restrictive. That doesn’t work for me; that’s why fasting is great. However, I want to eat better for the sake of my body and mind - that being said, if anyone has suggestions on how to keep track of nutrients independent of a fasting app (if there’s no good combined ones), let me know!

• Last, I definitely will be choosing an app to start tracking with soon. I know a lot of them have buddy systems or groups or whatever, so if anyone wants to be friends there and peer pressure me into staying on track, let’s do it!

Thanks a bunch everyone!