Planning ahead is one of the traits shared by people who've successfully lost weight. Knowing what healthy meals are on the menu for the day makes you less likely to stray from your healthy ways. Plus, when you know what you're eating every few hours, it keeps hunger at bay, which can help curb cravings and prevent overeating later.

If planning out an entire day of meals and snacks [1] seems daunting, start with dinner. Write down healthy meals for every night of the week , and that way you can buy groceries and prep ingredients to save you time. At a loss for what to make? Here are some ideas.

Printable Meal Plan

Here's a printable meal plan [2] to help you get started.