How to hack your Points budget

Picture this: It’s Sunday night and you’re thinking about the week ahead only to realise you have invites to happy hour with your BFF, Pizza Friday at work, and a neighbour’s birthday party. There’s no way you can do everything and still stay on track, right? Not so fast.

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If you’ve ever made a reservation for a special dinner, blocked out time every week to watch your kid play football, or front-loaded work tasks so you can unplug on holiday, you know how much smoother things go when you plan ahead. The same goes for “reserving” Points for the foods and meals that matter most to you, then strategically budgeting what’s left.

After all, a big part of what makes this journey livable is that it never tells you No. Sure, it might ask, Would you rather? Or How can it fit? But you’re in charge and you don’t have to give up anything, especially moments or foods that bring you joy. It’s not always easy, but balancing special occasions, everyday meals, and other events means you can live your life and still lose weight. And that’s the key to lasting success, not deprivation.