Do You Plan Ahead?

I am definitely a list/schedule/calendar maker :D

People need to adapt what works for them.  I routinely have 15 hour days and working in healthcare means an abundance of crappy food is constantly everywhere.  I plan everything ahead, usually, and budget for so many times eating out.  I also have binge eating disorder, so I really can never eat to suit my mood because it can be a dangerous way to back slide.  I can understand why someone without those issues could be more spontaneous.  Not everyone needs to be as regimented as me.

I actually use a program called Plan to Eat to manage my recipes and meals.  I track using MFP, though I've been haphazard the past few weeks.  I always make sure to get back on track when I realize a lapse ASAP.

I try to cook enough of a variety that I don't get bored and I can pull out a serving from the freezer and still have it feeling "random."  It also helps me eat out far less, which is bad both for my hips and my wallet!

I plan my meals weekly. On Sundays I cook all my breakfasts and lunches to pack for work. This helps me to stay on track. I do not plan my weekends and that is when I tend to make bad choices.

You have to do what works for you.

I have been thinking I need to plan my meals out ahead of time also. As much as I would like to plan and prepare them all out on Sunday for the whole week, I know I would not be able to stay dedicated to that long term. But to plan a days meals out the night before is a great idea I think. In the beginning after my surgery I did not plan meals but I did set a clock to tell me when it was time to eat/drink. I think I also need to go back to that. I find myself eating more often (grazing). Finding foods to snack on has always been my biggest challenge. 

It is always necessary to make weekly or monthly diets plan and follow it that is the best option for you to maintain your body weight. I am totally agree with such kind of meal planning.