I track everything, even zero point foods, am 68, been lifetime since 2008. Check your point range (not just the daily points shown, ex: I have 16 daily on purple, but my range is 5-24). You can get your range on the app by clicking the 'present' at the bottom, then days in a healthy eating zone. Choose what makes sense and works for you, not necessarily what works for someone else. I lost my first 20 on what is now green, lost 37 more on what is now purple; maintained til the changes this year, have lost 10 lbs since purple restarted.