12 Helpful Tips Women Who’ve Lost Weight Swear By

What You've Been Doing: Making Sunday a meal-prep day
Try This Instead: Add exercise planning to the agenda
"I jot down my workouts for the week on my calendar every Sunday. My exercise timing changes a little bit by the day (I have an 18-month-old, so childcare often dictates the schedule), but knowing in advance exactly when I'm going to fit workouts in helps me follow through. Sometimes last-minute plans get in the way, but I generally stick to my schedule once I've put it in ink. —Tina Haupert, Carrots 'N' Cake; lost 25 pounds