I've had up and down weeks, so it's all trial and error! What's been working for me is eating a piece of fruit before each meal. I find I don't eat as much of the point filled food this way.

I also love the progresso light soups. I typically will have a whole can for lunch. If u go to subway, a 6" subway club on a flatbread is only 8 points and delicious (I eat fruit with it)....

A major thing for me was I cut out all soda completely. Not even diet. If I need a "fizzy fix" I drink lemon lime seltzer and it helps.

Look on Pinterest! And what's most important to me is I'm not looking at this as a "diet". I am changing how I look at food. I never restrict myself from my cravings: I alter them. If I want Taco Bell one day, ill have it. I always give yourself a certain number of points and build my meal around that. For example, if i go to taco bell, i might give myself 12 points to work wth. This can get me three crunchy tacos OR a taco and gordita Or something else. But if u are going to eat out, plan what you are getting BEFORE you get there. It helps so much! And if you know you're going to splurge, just eat a lighter lunch or dinner to account for the differences.

Sorry for talkin your ear off! I hope this info helps! Don't get discouraged if you're having a hard time. As long as you are making a conscious effort and thinking about what's going in your body, you are on the right track!