Hello Char, Yes, stopping and starting is a common source of dismay.
But you are back and know that the steps work.
I tell myself when tempted to backslide in any area of my life - that I used to do that and just don't any more.
Somehow that fixes the steps to success in my mind.
Can you tell that I am working on my habit of daily outdoor walks and finding many
excuses - but that was the old me and I am up to day 8 with the green stars.