Reddit mentions of Fitpacker Meal Prep Containers - 28oz Portion Control Lunch Bento Box - Reusable Microwaveable (16 Pack - Version 2)

I use these containers

I use reusable containers. I really like doing all the meal prep, and cleaning on Sunday. Then during the week I don't have to cook, or do any dishes. I put my empty containers in the dishwasher and do 2 loads during the week before Sunday. Super simple, and a time saver. :)

Amazon. These are my preferred choice

Fitpacker on Amazon

28 Oz. Microwavable and Top Rack Dishwasher Safe

I've frozen a few, seem to hold up just fine.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VWJHFTM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you search 'container' on this subreddit, you will find several threads per week on the subject.

Most people use mismatched tupperware containers or purchase a set online.

I've personally been using these from Amazon for the last seven months.

[Meal Prep Containers] (https://www.amazon.com/Fitpacker-Containers-BPA-Free-Storage-Portion/dp/B00VWJHFTM)

Liners are in the aisle with ziplock bags and such.

I've been cooking chicken yellow curry a lot lately:

• 1 lb chicken thighs cut into bite size pieces
  
• 1 zucchini squash cut into bite size pieces
  
• 1 red bell pepper cut into bite size pieces
  
• 1-2 carrots cut into bite size pieces
  
• 1 bottle of Trader Joe's yellow curry sauce
  
• 3 cups of uncooked white rice
  
• a bit of oil to saute it all in
  
  I throw the rice into the rice cooker. While that's cooking I cut up all the ingredients and then heat some oil over medium in a large skillet and throw the carrots in. After about 5 minutes I add the chicken, after a few more minutes I add the bell pepper and zucchini, after a few minutes more I add the sauce to simmer for a few minutes and then portion it all out into 4 meals over the rice. You can make this cheaper by making your own yellow curry but honestly it doesn't feel that much cheaper than buying the bottle at TJs and it dirties another pan so I don't typically bother. You can change this up pretty dramatically by just changing the sauce. Trader Joe's has a couple of different ones that are pretty good, Kroger has this one which is good: https://www.privateselection.com/artisan-products/sauces-grains/sauces/african-inspired-pumpkin-curry-simmer-sauce/
  
  Burrito bowl recipe that I make every once and a while:
  
  
• 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
  
• 1 diced yellow onion
  
• 1 green bell pepper cut into bite size pieces
  
• 1 diced jalapeno pepper
  
• 1 cup of uncooked long grain rice
  
• 1 14.5 oz can of crushed tomatoes
  
• 1 15oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
  
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
  
• 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
  
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
  
• ~2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
  
• 1 cup of shredded cheese (I generally use mexican blend)
  
• salt and pepper
  
• oil to saute in
  
  Saute the onion in the oil until soft, then add the peppers. After a few minutes add the chicken along with salt and pepper. After a few minutes add the rice, tomatoes, beans, and spices. Mix it up and then add the chicken stock (I normally add slightly less than 2 cups, if the dish looks too dry near the end you can always add more). Bring it to a simmer, then cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the rice is done, which typically takes 30-35 minutes. When it's done stir in the cheese.
  
  I store my meals in these: https://www.amazon.com/Fitpacker-Containers-BPA-Free-Storage-Portion/dp/B00VWJHFTM and then reheat it at the office in the microwave.
  

It's these. Just a heads up, I ordered some of these a long time ago and was putting them in the freezer and the black plastic cracked around the lip on almost every single one.

Sup sup.

I'm a senior in college now, about to graduate this May. I'm an engineering major. I've got a few extra-curriculars and yada yada. Point is, I don't have much time. I started doing meal prep back in sophomore year.

So here's whatcha do:

1. Let's say you eat four times a day, aye? pick up two sets of these guys
   
2. Buy a slow cooker. Doesn't matter which one. I just picked up an 8qt. slow cooker for about $30
   
3. Buy a rice cooker
   
4. Have 2-3 baking sheets.
   
5. find an oven
   
   That's all the equipment you really need.
   
   At 5'9" I'm going to assume you're going to eat around 2500-3000 calories a day to clean bulk. I could be wrong. Doesn't really matter.
   
   My favorite meal prep meal is a burrito bowl. Why?
   
   

• easy as hell to mass produce
  
• low fat
  
• can easily tweak parameters to make it high or low cal
  
• high protein
  
• keeps well
  
  Here's how I make mine per-bowl (I love bullet-points. Sue me):
  
  
• 8 oz. chicken breast (baked, cooked on stove, whatever)
  
• 1 cup brown rice
  
• 2 tbsp sour cream
  
• 1/2 cup black beanz
  
• hot sauce (franks is GOAT)
  
• onion
  
• jalapeno
  
• cilantro
  
• lime
  
• cheese
  
  That will level out to about 1,200 calories. 1,400 if you use dark(er) meat.
  
  Alan Thrall has a pretty good episode on meal prep here.
  
  besides that, you've got /r/MealPrepSunday for plenty more info.
  
  Oh, and pick up an insulated lunch box or cooler to carry around or keep in your car.

Here's my starter kit:

• Slow cooker: https://www.amazon.com/Crock-Pot-SCCPVP600-S-6-Quart-Smart-Pot-Stainless/dp/B004ZUW52W/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1495997790&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=slow+cooker&psc=1
  
• Rice cooker: https://www.amazon.com/Aroma-Housewares-ARC-914SBD-Cool-Touch-Stainless/dp/B007WQ9YNO/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1495997817&sr=1-4&keywords=rice+cooker
  
• Containers: https://www.amazon.com/Fitpacker-Containers-BPA-Free-Storage-Portion/dp/B00VWJHFTM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495997867&sr=8-2&keywords=fitpacker
  
• Food scale: https://www.amazon.com/Accuweight-Multifunction-Scale-Cooking-Capacity/dp/B013WU0CZW/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1495997980&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=food+scale&psc=1
  
  Today, I put a bunch of chicken breast in the slow cooker with salt, pepper, and a jar of pesto, and made quinoa in the rice cooker with salt, pepper, chicken bouillon, cumin, and turmeric.

Naw man not a problem. That's why I post this. The meal prep containers that I have are microwaveable.

But I want the containers to last as long as possible. I put it on a plate and heat it up in the microwave for 2 or so min. If I'm out and about I seriously have no problem eating it cold. Maybe it's the military in me. Lol

Alex -

I ordered a 16-piece (plus one free) set of containers for $19 from a brand on amazon called fitpacker. They're awesome. Link if you're interested.

We like these. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VWJHFTM/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_x_HQIgybE641ABG

What do I call it? I dunno :) good luck in the kitchen, though.

The containers are 28oz, they're made by a company called Fitpacker, and they're only ~$20 for 16 of em. They make all sorts of sizes. Check it out.

Is it a lot of food for a meal? Yes. Eating one of these in a single sitting will definitely leave you full. But that's by intention...

Hey there! I've been meal prepping for quite a while, and this sub has been great for helping me get ideas. I can't take all the credit for any of these recipes, but I did make them into things that I like. I do freeze the food in the black containers, and take one out and thaw in the fridge the day prior. This prep was for 10 total chicken thighs, cauliflower mash for 10 containers, and then mixed vegetables. The salads I keep in the fridge. Containers are the Fit Packer containers, which I purchased from Amazon. I am actively trying to lose weight (12 pounds gone!) and meal prepping has really helped me stick with my goals. Because of this, I included the calorie information from MFP for those of you who would like that.


Roasted Chicken

10 5oz(ish) chicken thighs (these have bones/skin)

Rosemary (like 4-5 sprigs)

Lemon Juice (about a quarter cup)



Preheat your oven to 400 Fahrenheit and take your chicken out of the package.

In a large bowl, put a quarter of the lemon juice at the bottom with one sprig of rosemary

Layer in your chicken thighs, making sure each has some lemon juice, and rosemary sprigs.

Allow to marinate for about 20 minutes, or until the oven is preheated (You can also marinate overnight, the lemon is VERY strong when you do this though.)

Bake for 45-60 minutes depending on your oven (Side note for this, I like to use those aluminum disposable pans for this from the dollar store. They're $1 for two and the acidity of the lemon killed my metal pan...)

Let cool for about 10 minutes before putting into meal prep containers.


Cauliflower Mash
I got this recipe from food.com, and followed it pretty much exactly. I doubled it, then divided it by 10 so each container has about 100 grams of the mash. (MFP says that each serving is 110-ish calories for 8 servings. I kept this calorie count even though I divided it by 10 to account for any mistakes in counting.)


Vegetables
I do buy frozen, steam-in-bag veggies. These are super cheap and easy to prep, and I haven't had any issues with cooking them and then re-freezing them and having them be mushy or gross at all.


Nutrition Info

With the Green Beans:

• Calories - 353
  
  
• Protein - 34.5g
  
  
• Carbs - 24.2g
  
  
• Fat - 14.9g
  
  With the Mixed Veggies:
  
  
• Calories - 363
  
  
• Protein - 34.5g
  
  
• Carbs - 25.2g
  
  
• Fat - 14.9g
  
  
  Mason Jar Salads
  This is not my idea at all, and you can totally put whatever veggies you want in this. The idea here is to layer your dressing, then hearty veggies, then less hearty veggies, then lettuce at the top. This particular week I didn't do dressing at the bottom (I like to choose my dressing in the morning before work) Here's what I did!
  
  
• Tomatos (Sunbursts) - 148g
  
  
• Mushrooms (sliced) - 60g
  
  
• Chick Peas - 85g
  
  
• Lettuce - fill the rest of the jar (it's about 85g)
  
  
  Nutrition Info
  
  
• Calories - 190
  
  
• Protein - 12g
  
  
• Carbs - 37g
  
  
• Fat - 1g
  
  
  
  Snacks
  
  In the pictures I have some veggies and hummus. My trick with these is to cut them up and pre package them, just like with the food. Each plastic bag is about 1/2 a red pepper, and I write the total in grams on the bag to make it easy to track. They range from 85-100g per bag. The celery ends up being pretty consistent at 115-120. The hummus I do pre-portion, and that is exactly 28g, or one serving at 60 calories.
  
  I didn't picture it here, but I also do this with snacks I buy (veggie sticks, mini rice cakes, etc). I find it easy to grab things in the morning this way when everything is prepackaged, but then I don't have to pay for individual packages at the grocery store.
  
  All in all, this is a fair amount of work (probably 2 hours.) I do this about once every other week. For breakfasts I either do plain rice cakes with peanut butter, or cereal depending on my work schedule. Dinner I usually leave open, but I keep large quantities of salmon and meatballs in the freezer to make easy meals.
  
  If you have any questions, let me know!

I understand the appetite problem, but you put gas in your car whether you feel like it or not, and you need to eat whether you feel like it or not.

A bulletproof tea, a Quest Bar, and some heavy cream are not enough nutrients to live on. You're not getting enough protein to maintain the muscles you have now, let alone build any new ones.

Go back to the Ruled.me site, or to Caveman Keto, and make a couple of their casseroles. Then package them in meal prep containers. (Pick a size that suits you.) It's a couple of hours of work on the weekend, and a few minutes to heat one up daily.

There are recipes for keto breakfast muffins all over the net. I like these: http://cavemanketo.com/keto-breakfast-muffins/

Chia pudding is pretty good, too. 1/3 cup whole chia seeds. 8 oz unsweetened almond milk. I like chocolate. A scoop of protein powder. A spoonful of cocoa powder and sweetener to taste. Throw in a bit of heavy cream for fat content, put it in a mug or a disposable beverage cup (you know the red ones, from parties?) and let it set up overnight in the fridge. Eat it while you're doing your homework. It's sort of like a chocolate tapioca pudding.

If you eat a well planned keto diet, it's very likely that your ADHD will lighten up, that your focus and memory will improve, and your moods, too. You'll also have more energy and enthusiasm. I'm not saying it'll cure anything, but it'll help. A lot.

If you keep eating as you are, though, I guarantee you'll crash and burn. The hunger will build and it'll come after you like a starving lion. Your life is complicated enough. You don't need any starving lions.

I know you're not hungry. You have to eat anyway. Sorry.

Here's the link to the containers on Amazon.

I prep the toppings separately in smaller containers so they don't get the greens soggy then mix when ready to eat. Depending on the state of your office fridge, you could make a weeks worth of toppings in one container and then just bring in a container of greens each day and mix it there.... or bring two containers in each day (plus dressing).

Sometimes I mix the dressing in with the toppings to keep things simple, but that's up to you.

As far as the containers themselves, I use the cheap meal prep containers from Amazon [here] (http://www.amazon.com/Fitpacker-Meal-Prep-Containers-Microwavable/dp/B00VWJHFTM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1462975509&sr=8-6&keywords=food+prep+containers), but there are tons of different ones depending on what you're looking for.

Best of luck to you and your husband! I fantasize daily about getting out of this job and striking it out on my own. That's really brave and kudos to both of you on that huge decision.

I bought these

Fitpacker Meal Prep Containers - Plastic Microwavable Stackable Reusable (28oz - Set of 16) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VWJHFTM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NZJmxb0V48BP9

Kind of disappointed because the weight I put on them in the freezer made the lids crack :'(

Which ones did you get?

You have landed in the exact right spot. Congrats on getting all that other shit in your life sorted, and now you're sorting out weight. You should be crazy proud of yourself for getting this far.

I'm on lazy keto. Basically that means I only count carbs, nothing else. IT IS CRAZY EASY. I try to stay under 20-30 carbs a day. I sounds like it would be hard, but it's really not. The best tip I can provide is get rid of EVERYTHING in your house you can no longer eat. Just get rid of all of it. I have an issue with throwing away food (I just can't do it), so this was crazy hard for me. Keto is so much easier (and more effective) when there is nothing in the house to temp you that you shouldn't be eating.

After about a week, your carb cravings will just go away. This was both my and my wife's experience anyway. Eat meat, cheese, veggies (the rights ones), and a few other things and the weight will just melt off. I found this website to be VERY helpful when I started.

So I strongly suggest you do the following tonight (why wait? GET TO IT!):

• Go home and gather everything you can't eat. I suspect this will almost empty your pantry and fridge (it did mine). Donate to a food bank if you wish, but it's got to go.
  
• Go to the store and buy some bacon, steaks, cabbage, pork chops, green beans, bacon, zucchini, hamburger patties, various cheeses, bacon, almonds, bacon, and some bacon. If you have a Costco membership, that have huge bags of frozen veggies (beans, broccoli, and cauliflower specifically) that are cost effective and fantastic. They also have the best meat (near me anyway). The best thing about keto is that the food you can eat is CRAZY delicious. It was also kind of a shock to me to realize that real food is a lot more expensive than the garbage I was eating. Don't let this bother you. If there was a pill you could take that did what Keto does, you'd probably spend a lot of money on that, so just pay the real food premium and accept it as an investment in yourself.
  
• At some point, go to amazon and get some FitPackers. Make several meals at once so you always have something to eat when you're hungry. In my experience, if you have nothing to eat and are tired, you're more likely to cheat because you're just too tired to do things right. If you meal prep, meals become easy AND keep you on target.
  
• Watch the lbs melt off. My wife has lost 10 lbs a month doing nothing but eating what I make (I'm the cook, she can't boil water). I always keep a few different things in the fridge made via meal prepping, that way she has a little variety and can stay on target. She's lost 40 lbs in four months. In fact, she hit her target goal of 140 (139.6) THIS MORNING, and the smile on her face was worth a million bucks.
  
  So you can do this, but you HAVE TO DO THIS. You have to actually get started. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? YOUR NEW LIFE IS WAITING FOR YOU. We'll all be here anytime you need. Feel free to PM me if you have any specific food questions. I'm no expert but what I'm doing is working really well and is fantastically easy.
  
  Enjoy your new life!

I bought them off of Amazon here This particular one is currently unavailable, but there are plenty of alternatives. I've been using them for 9 months now, pretty religiously and are starting to chip a bit on the edges. If these keep deteriorating, I'll be in the market for something nicer.

What about these puppies?

FitPacker 16x containers

I can say that we (SO and I) bought Fitpackers and they have lasted us an entire year. Together we use about 8-10 packs a week. Some of them are a little beat up but for the most part they have lasted excellently!

beginner I like these because they were relatively cheap, have had no issues hand washing them, and they were delivered to my house.

I've seen someone talk about how he was doing this for a while and got tired of $20 every other month or so, so he went and bought something like this and now doesn't worry when one warps or breaks he can just toss it and he's out a buck.

I'm not a guy who goes for the separated boxes, idk, when you eat on a plate it's all together, I just plan my meals the same way. Also invest in some good ziplock baggies, things like celery, jerky and sandwiches I don't like free floating in the container and it's easier to grab a bag or two when I'm running out the door.

Oh, I'm eating 2k cals per day. i eat things other than these.

Fitpacker Meal Prep Containers BPA-Free Food Storage and Portion Control (28oz - Set of 16) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VWJHFTM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_tf5CRkehpCdqd

17 containers with lids for $20, freezer, dishwasher (top rack), and microwave safe, bpa free

http://www.amazon.com/Fitpacker-Meal-Prep-Containers-Microwavable/dp/B00VWJHFTM?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

I use the Madewell Zip Transport Tote and carry my laptop, wallet, couple of essentials, sometimes a notebook, and my lunch. I pack my lunch in flat containers similar to these so it will fit in my bag- http://www.amazon.com/Fitpacker-Meal-Prep-Containers-Microwavable/dp/B00VWJHFTM

I don't have a long walk from the train to the office otherwise I would probably have to go back to a backpack. And I try to keep my bag light. For example- I keep a laptop charger at the office and an extra at home so I don't have to carry one around

I've been using these by Fitpacker and the version with a divider for about 1/2 a year and they've worked well so far. The only issue I've had is sometimes the lid snaps on too tight and it's tough to open back up - one of the lid's lip has cracked this way.

So I can't speak for everyone but the ones I use are these and these from Amazon. They are microwavable, freezable and dishwasher top rack safe. The only issues I've had with these particular ones is the lids are so hard to get off that I've had a couple where the corners cracked but that's after 6 or so months of use. But look around on amazon, there are ton of different brands and sizes and shapes.

I have 28 oz containers.

These are the perfect size for me. My normal prep is a protein (chicken breast, sirloin, salmon), rice, beans, and a vegetable. I can fit a 700-800 calorie meal easily into my containers. I only prep 10 a week but I have 16 for times if I forget a container somewhere, lose one, break one, or just don't feel like doing the dishes right away. It's nice to have extras and if I want to prep more I can.

I bought 48 of these bad boys...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VWJHFTM/ref=oh_aui_i_sh_post_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cost me $55 total but man am I excited to prep my meals for the whole week!

Here you go: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VWJHFTM

If you get serious about it, I use these

https://www.amazon.com/Fitpacker-Containers-BPA-Free-Storage-Portion/dp/B00VWJHFTM/

and

https://www.amazon.com/Containers-Compartment-Lids-Microwave-Dishwasher-Reusable-Portion/dp/B01G52B7QW/

check out /r/MealPrepSunday

As someone who does prep for a family of 4 every week I have been using containers like these for years. They're great in the dishwasher and far less expensive then glass. I feel safe with them, and I always have enough.

https://www.amazon.com/Fitpacker-Meal-Prep-Containers-Microwavable/dp/B00VWJHFTM/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1466097157&sr=1-1&keywords=fitpacker

These have been my go to for the past year and I cant go to anything else. Perfect size, freezeable, the lid is super secure, and they stack perfectly. Highly recommended. (Note: for all the packs they include an extra container for free so its actually a 17 pack)

He said above, https://www.amazon.com/Fitpacker-Meal-Prep-Containers-Microwavable/dp/B00VWJHFTM/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=yo_ii_img

I use https://www.amazon.com/Fitpacker-Meal-Prep-Containers-Microwavable/dp/B00VWJHFTM

Sorry for the delay... LOKSAK info here - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W67YFWO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Basically they're better than ziplock bags (more durable with thicker plastic and better/waterproof seals) and you can re-use them forever

Bento lunch box - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AVH81VQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

has a clip/clasp you can attach to MOLLE or a carabiner
Will fit exactly one of these (which I use for my meal prepped lunches) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011SY4P9I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (or these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VWJHFTM/ref=twister_B00W5YJ8N4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 )