Hello and welcome.
As the above post says - track everything even if you are off plan.
Make sure you use your weeklies as they're an easy way to reduce if your weight plateau's.
Plan your meals - it doesn't have to be set in stone but a draft gives you a bases to build on.
I've reflected on my eating habits and I've realised I snack on 'naughty foods' in the evening. With this in mind I try to keep some points back in the evening and snack on fruit during the day.
Personally I try to include all my favourite foods into the plan as I then don't feel deprived.
Hope this is some help. Good luck