Hi,
My wife & I joined last Sept. & both lost over 2 stone by Christmas. I gained 4lb over Xmas, stuck to the EE plan straight after & lost it + 1lb within a few weeks. My wife gained nothing over Xmas. All we did, was stuck to "free brekkies" Ham & Eggs or Bacon & Eggs usually, had our HEA & HEBs as normal. Stuck to "Free" snacks & fruit but did not count any syn values!
It's now end of Feb, & still no significant weight increase 1 or 2 lb 1 week but gone the next!
We are both happy & made this "diet" a eating habit change rather than call it a Diet. So far so good.
Good luck all