Dear Learning:
How wonderful it is that you have lost 38 lbs!!! Now, from my perspective, you have lots to be proud of already. You are over 5'8" tall and you are down to 207, which BTW is my goal weight. LOL. I can't wait to be where you are ...
You must be lookin' pretty svelt right now. I know how you feel; been there, done that. In the past, if I weighed myself too often, I would get so discouraged, so now my doc suggested that I not weigh myself so often, and that I let him do it. I don't even own a set of scales; so, now I can't obsess about it anymore.
I realize this may not be the answer for everyone, but it's workin' for me. Depending on what your goal is (lbs per week/month), maybe weigh yourself every 3 or 4 weeks instead; and you may be sure to see a difference. Some chicks suggest tweaking your plan a little; and increase your exercise just a wee bit, until you see some movement.
As you get closer to your goal, this may be necessary (and you are well on your way). You mentioned self-esteem ... many of us chicks have these kind of issues. I wrote a list of all my best qualities; then I put them on the first page of my journal so that I could read it on a regular basis. This is a constant reminder to myself what a wonderful person I am.
I find that helps me to focus on the positives in my life and all the blessings I already have ... this is about victory over a mindset. I find that "distraction" is as good a cure as any. I read, sing, listen to music, go for a walk; just do anything that I luv to do, other than mull ... LOL!!! Hope something here is helpful to ya. A fellow encourager ... Rosebud.