I really like that girl! I think God blessed you with a lot of good sense. I don't know that I was anywhere close to being that smart when I was your age.
As long as you see positive things reacting to your changes, then continue doing what is right and what works.
I don't talk to many women here on the board and it's b/c I don't think I have the patience with some LBW's like4 many of them need. I don't do a lot of "cuddle" talk, so many don't interact very well with me. JMO.... I really respect a woman who has gumption and I think you are that girl. I hope you'll hang around and be encouraging to other women.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!