Intentional eating starts well before the food is on our plate. Planning and preparing are essential to having the right foods available. Plan out foods for the upcoming week, shop, and prepare ahead of time. A well-thought-out plan puts you in control of what you eat.
Planning = Control
Posted on January 11, 2016 by Deb Hart
![](https://www.barixclinics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/xie-8-b.jpg.pagespeed.ic.JCh0RwUmAV.jpg)
![Picture of Deb Hart](https://www.barixclinics.com/wp-content/litespeed/avatar/x6696ddfd51b1afa3c3b5a3dd79dca9f0.jpg,qver=1724806091.pagespeed.ic.ptj2fIfXFG.jpg)
Deb Hart
Deb Hart is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. For the last 28 years, she has been helping bariatric surgery patients reach their health and weight goals. She teaches people how to set up a lifestyle that supports a healthy weight. Deb set up her own lifestyle to include lots of long walks with her furry family members, workout classes at her local wellness center, meal prepping, and finding new ways to enjoy foods without added sugar.