4. Anticipate obstacles and create strategies to overcome them.

4. Anticipate obstacles and create strategies to overcome them.  
What barriers to weight loss have you experienced in the past, or do you fear will trip you up in the future?Anticipate problems before they occur and create strategies to avoid them. Do you travel long hours in the car for work and find yourself at road stops buying anything available to ward off hunger? Brainstorm a list of non-perishable and portable snacks you can bring with you. Do your friends meet for happy hour every Friday after work, only to end up drinking and eating more calories than you'd like? Perhaps you can convince one or two of them to join you at the gym instead, and then head out for a healthy dinner together.