great progress oracle. just remember that if you start to hit a sticking point with your strength gains on them, dont feel embarrassed and put the 2.5 or even the 1.25lb weights on the bar to at least make some kind of progress. i love the 2.5lb weights as i can usually put them on the bar and still complete lifts even if i go above sticking points. alot of people just dont want to use them and always try for bigger jumps than they can sometimes make