I know everyone’s different, but this approach worked wonders for me: I ditched the scales (food and body) last June, started working more and working harder, began eating for performance, and never looked back.
They’re a bit stale (and I’m a bit fluffier now, given my training of late), but here are some progress photos from June-December of last year.
Maybe that approach would help get you where you want to be as well?
Edit: I lived in Utah for awhile back in the early 2000s. Your photos remind me of what I’m missing! But keep 'em coming—it’s gorgeous country out there.