When the pressure is on in the big game, players and coaches already have an idea of what they’re going to do. They have specific plays to run in certain scenarios. Their plan is usually determined before the season even starts so judgement isn’t clouded when everything is on the line. Likewise, when you get hungry you should have an idea of what you’re going to eat. Planning is everything with weight loss.
You don’t want to wait until you are famished or short on time to figure out what to eat. Having an idea of what to eat in advance is the key to avoiding bad food choices. If you fail to plan then you plan to fail.
To what extent you need to plan really depends on your unique situation. If you are around your house and have easy access to food, it may not be as difficult to make a good decision. But if you’re on the road or have limited access to food, planning becomes more important.
Habit Powered Weight Loss takes a similar approach to determine daily eating and exercise behaviors. Those on the program have predetermined behaviors to choose from on any one day. It’s just like picking something off a menu. These behaviors range from super simple to more difficult.
You should have your own personal version of a menu for eating. Know what foods are good choices and then make it so you have access to them when you need to eat. This advanced planning keeps you from making decisions based on hunger.