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FLTS is definately worth the investment. Think of it as your reference book for fat loss. It's something you can come back to again and again and reread pertinent sections for whatever is going on at the time. It's not like some other diet books out there where I would read them once (maybe from the library if I just wanted to know what others are reading) and could summarize the content in two sentences.
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I'm sure that FLTS is awesome. Frankly, Leigh's food weighing and measuring video alone would be worth paying for. Ever since I stumbled across Leigh's stuff thanks to the JP forums (Thanks, NROLW!), I have been reading everything she's written and listening to her podcasts and the Fitcast and generally worshipping at the altar of fabulousness that is Leigh.
Just through applying some of the tips I learned from reading and listening I was able to lose 19 pounds (I'm down to 138 as of today. yay.) after being stalled for 6 months. The only reason I put off purchasing FLTS was the relative expense and because I think I have heard or read Leigh saying that basically if what you're doing is working (which it was, and to some extent, still is), you don't really need FLTS. I love me some books though and my birthday is coming up, so perhaps FLTS will be a present to myself.
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Take a diet break.
Eat at maintenance calories (approx BWx14-16, depending on activity level) for 10-14 days then come back to dieting.
After 15 weeks in deficit you are due for a break.
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I think I am going to do a diet break. Even though I did manage to lose a pound this week ( see above) through strict control of intake and concerted effort not to decrease NEAT, I've decided a break is probably still a good idea. One thing I've noticed, particularly the last few days is that I have been a lot hungrier than ususal. Like I'll eat what used to be a satisfying meal for me (abt. 400 cal at breakfast, 300-350 for other meals and snacks) and then like 45 minutes later, I'm hungry again. And actual hunger, not just "I'm sick of dieting, somebody get me a cheeseburger immediately" hunger. So I think that could be a sign.
I'm getting fairly close to where I think I want to be weight-wise, so it's definitely tempting to just try to push through, but I think taking the long view is healthier. After all, I started a little more than two years ago at 192 pounds, so it's obviously been a slow process. But now I can fit into all but the smallest of the small items in my wardrobe and a week or so of not dieting is not going to change that.
Thanks everyone for the helpful advice!