Scheduling Time to Succeed

In last week's hand out, Weight Watchers said one of the weaknesses for some people is the inability to schedule yourself and needs above others. For example, not going to your meeting because someone needs your help. I ranked low on the quiz (meaning it was not much of a concern), and I think I am low in this area. I did however miss a meeting today. I had a job interview, though. I will always let that reason slide. However, originally, I did have the option of scheduling the  appointment later on in the day, but declined it as I love to get things done and out of the way. So, I might have had a window in there if I had tried. I AM going to instead go tomorrow at 11am or the 11:30am meeting.

The reason I brought scheduling up is not because it is a big concern of mine to put other people's needs above mine, but because I do not schedule the time to plan my day out in terms of what I am eating or going to buy. My main excuse is "what does it matter if I don't even have the money to plan for anything?" The truth is I have gained weight on pennies. So, money can no longer be the fall-back excuse.

Has anyone had successful ways of scheduling their activities for weight loss? Activities which might include tracking, budgeting, shopping, cooking, exercising, etc?