i agree. you should definitely sign up for the monthly pass. i love having access to the etools because i can track my food journal online - plus have access to tons of recipes and so much more. and for me, cheaper is better!
as for me, i am a slow loser. i think the most i have ever lost in a week is 3 lbs. i can lose as little as .2 a week. i can lose 1 lb. one week and .5 the next. of course i want to lose as much as i can as fast as i can, but i just keep telling myself - slow and steady wins. whether i have a big loss or a small loss, it all adds up to where i want to be.
good luck! work hard and stick to plan. you can do it!