Fail. Fail.

Same here. I am 5'2" and have put on over 25lbs over the last three years. I'm determined not to fail at losing it this time. Start small. Little changes will make a big difference and will make the adjustment smoother. Good luck!

Many have succeeded here....so can you!

@TryingToMakeTheRealMe You are describing the character trait of "impatience".
Learn how to be patient. Whether it is the patience required to wait for your next small meal while sedentary or the patience to wait for your next big meal while exercising. Be patient. That, and log your food honestly and accurately.

I have been in the same boat and at times still in when it comes to losing weight and gaining weight. What struck me, is that you realize you are prone to emotional over-eating. I do this too but, I would ponder. Why you feel a need to turn to food when you are emotional.

Also, I would consider laying out a plan to deal with emotional eating when it occurs. I myself have considered and at times will meditate or dance when I feel emotional. It is a process, but the fact you are here and recognize what the issue is you can begin making plans to combat the emotional eating.

Focus on your food diary. The only way to fail at keeping a food diary is quit.

Are you setting your calories too low to live with it? Calculate a deficit to lose 1 lb per week, start a food diary and try to hit your number. But if you go over your number, even crazy over your number, keep logging in your food.

You fill soon find that you have a better chance to hit your number if you have a plan. If your plan isn’t working, make it better. Never quit problem solving and making adjustments.

Embrace the process and it is the end of fail. If you make planning and tracking the center of your effort, you either have a plan that is working, or a plan that’s inadequate. Inadequate plans can be improved if you’re willing to learn from missteps. Plan for the week, the days, each meal and situation. Never quit experimenting and adjusting. It’s about problem solving. Your character isn’t at stake.

One meal, one day at a time. Perhaps make one or two "healthy" choices during the day (e.g., an apple or other piece of fruit instead of a big piece of pie or cake). Eventually the healthier choices will become habit. Also being aware of portion sizes (e.g., for me it was realizing a portion isn't the whole bag/box of some food item!), being honest and accountable with food intake (perhaps writing down what you eat at each meal, or using an app such as myfitnesspal) and sharing same with a friend/family member - support and knowing you're not alone in this quest is important. I consider this journey to be a lifestyle change vs. just another diet. You can do it!

Perhaps try just one thing for a week or two. That way it may not be as overwhelming. How about a glass of water intentionally 4 times a day? Then next week choose one more thing such as 1 extra fruit or veg a day?