I hate this process

I swear it doesn't matter how much I work out. It doesn't matter how I eat, I can't break this stupid 168 plateau. This is why I "relaxed" the last time I lost weight. I figured that my metabolism needed to get used to this weight before I tried again. So it fluctuated between 168 to 173. Well, I got it back down to 168 and it won't budge. Yet. I know it's going to come, but it's so nice to see a steady drop. I hate when it just "stops". Especially as I leave for a little trip when I know that my diet and exercise routine won't be as consistent as when I'm home.