I agree that you have to make up your mind about what you can/can't live with. For me, WW gave me too much freedom to binge on foods that I need to stay away from and I would end up wasting points on ice cream, candy, etc. Not good for me! I prefer to eat my yummy salad dressings and meat and veggies with butter, etc. I also have some problems at gatherings, but I will eat BEFORE I go.