Be Prepared

Now that you've decided to lose weight, think of yourself as being on a mission. The key to success is having a game plan for every situation that might throw you off course. This stuff isn't brain surgery, it's common sense. If you take the time to think ahead, you can come up with ways to combat every situation. Here are a few surefire strategies:
Go through your kitchen and throw out all the junk food and processed garbage immediately. Don't buy these foods anymore, just eliminate them from your kitchen entirely. You are better off not eating that stuff. Reacquaint yourself with your local supermarket, find the healthy sections, and try to avoid foods that make you feel powerless.
If food in the office is your downfall, steer clear of it entirely. Take a different route and avoid the vending machines, or the frightfully fattening foods in the cafeteria. Bring healthy snacks and meals from home to stash in your desk. Do whatever you can to stay away from anything that might throw you off course and hamper your success.