Each of us is so different, and I really appreciate that.
What works for me? My one and only weekly WI day is on Sunday morning...first thing. I remind myself that my body is a well-oiled machine trying to conserve for famine, it's the best in the world at adding my cheats onto my hips..thighs..and even if I try to rationalize that I have been good so I can have just this one, I think "what if I didn't; how badly do I want this [small bag of fries - or whatever I am craving]?" I will be disappointed in myself as well as feel physically bad if I indulge. My body knows and will process the food. I stop and think, why do I want food now? Am I thirsty, hungry or feeling [bored, stressed...]. For me if I have a 16 ounce glass of water that will often help me stave off hunger. When craving sweets I use SF gum and candies (limited to plan guidelines) or peanut butter with apples, SF jello and the like. I go with condiments first because I don't usually use them in a day, so they're like a freebie. Most restaurants have a tasty chicken caesar salad...there is one near my house and I crave that salad...and often now when I opt for something a little less on plan my body 'protests' because it's not used to that 'junk' anymore. Today my car wanted to go to Taco Bell and get a Taco Salad. I didn't let it! I consider that a victory...and I revel in my strength. And yes, sometimes, darn it, I just want something! I find ways to incorporate what I am really in need of -- is it salt? 3 c. of popcorn is a starch on my plan. Creamy chocolate? I can have 4 kisses for a starch. Cake? ... Mind you, I don't do this very often...because most of these recipes have the "enjoy in moderation..." disclaimer! There is a recipe for most anything I crave in the recipe threads: cakes, cookies, sloppy joes, meatloaf. I have had POP weeks with very little losses and (slight) cheat weeks with decent losses.
I hear you on the bordom with the menu thing, I have been there. There is hope! I cook on Sundays and make plenty of on plan foods I enjoy. This week it was the No Cream Creamy Broccoli Soup. Everyone in the house is eyeing it, the dogs too! Had two cups of that for dinner, very filling and satisfying (and I am sure I feel better than I would have if I went to Taco Bell). Last week it was Lynn's Pumpkin Pudding [thanks Lynn]. I have really enjoyed changing up my menus with recipes from this forum. This takes a lot of work, no one will deny that. It's a mental shift and a lot of cooking and planning menus as well.
You can do this!