Developing food plans in advance is an important technique for achieving permanent weight loss and improved health. Unfortunately, sticking to your food plan can be challenging. Distractions, stress at work or home, and unexpected circumstances cause us to justify “eating on the fly” or “making decisions on a whim.” During this podcast, I discuss the importance of developing a food plan in advance and how your thoughts influence sticking to your plan. I also give real-life examples from when I worked in the hospital and often made food choices on a whim.