Never count on just your willpower to stick to a nutritious meal plan. Rather than beat yourself up for occasional slip-ups (or abandon the diet all together) use these clever ideas to set yourself up for diet success.

Grocery Shopping

Failing to plan can easily lead to diet downfalls: unhealthy menu selections or the lack of nutritious options when you’re in a rush. Prioritize your diet and make meal-planning part of your routine, not a chore.  If you go out to eat, look over the menu beforehand so you can make smart choices in the moment.

Start Big

“Breakfast is one of those meals that can determine how crazy you’re going to eat at 4pm,” says Villacorta. Start your day with a 300- to 400-calorie meal packed with protein and carbohydrates to help you feel full longer.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Know your trigger foods — the ones you can’t stop yourself from devouring no matter how hard you try — and adopt an “out of sight, out of mind” approach. “We eat with our eyes, and if we don’t see it, we don’t reach for it,” says Thayer. If mac ‘n’ cheese is your weakness, hide it in the far back of your pantry, on the top shelf, or if possible, don’t bring it into your home at all. Only indulge if it’s available at a restaurant or a friend’s house.

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