When it comes to weight loss, it's important to have a plan in place. If you address your weight-loss issues haphazardly, it's unlikely you will realize your goals. {relatedarticles}From your exercise regimen to your daily menus, you must use some foresight to plan ahead - whether it's for a day, a week or a month in advance. Stay ahead of the game, and you likely won't end up falling behind in your efforts. If you're starting a new way of eating, devise a weekly menu. Write out what you're going to eat every day. Prepare a grocery list and only buy what you're going to need for the week.