I think the conversation is positive. He has noticed a differnece but do your best not to backslide. Consistant change + time= new you he can believe in.
It is confusing him which I would take to be a positive. You can't predict how strong his resolve is and also can't predict what will happen a week, a month, 3 months from now..etc.. Things and your R and your perspective will constantly change so just continue following your plan.