To be successful at anything you need to plan ahead for e.g. to ace your exams you need to study in advance or for a successful party you need to be organized & plan ahead. Similarly, to lose weight you need to prepare in advance.
We all lead very busy lives and are constantly making small decisions through the day. This leaves us exhausted at the end of the day and drains our willpower, making us more likely to eat unhealthy. So when you come home mentally tired, eating healthy, if you haven’t planned ahead, can be the last thing on your mind.
You can also use this finding to prevent your busy life sabotaging your weight loss efforts. If you know your weekdays are hectic and stressful, you can plan ahead to take willpower out of the equation. For example, you stock your kitchen with healthy groceries it will be easier to toss something healthy for dinner at night. This strategy might not completely eliminate your desire to eat unhealthy, but planning ahead can dramatically increase your chances of making good decisions.
Losing weight starts with the will power to develop healthier eating habits which over a period of time get conditioned into our system and become a part of our everyday lifestyle. As easy as it may sounds keeping the will power under control is the hardest thing to do. Best way to start is plan ahead, set up some goals and find ways to reinforce yourself on achieving them to stay motivated and stay focused.