I get 23 pts. now but when I get to goal will get around 20, because of being a bit height challenged, but I very rarely manage to stay right at my daily allowance. I aim for 4 activity pts. a day, so that adds pts. Understand that your points allowance is a minimum, you have to get those pts. every day, if you keep going below your metabolism will slow down.
Even though I believe you should go to meetings, I understand that not everyone can do that. You need to go over the materials thoroughly when you get them, especially the healthy eating guidelines. The healthy part is the most important!
I eat sugar free puffed wheat for breakfast, with skim milk, I like it, our leader always says you need to find things to eat that you like, if you just eat it because you're on a diet you will gain your weight back when you go off the "diet".
Best of luck, stay healthy