Portion Control for the Lazy Person (AKA Me)

 

 

I'm not sure if you have heard of Bento Boxes or Laptop Lunches, but it has been my obsession for over a year now.  (If you haven't, check them out here) The premise is that they help you pack nutritious meals by having the containers pre-portioned out and assigned to each food category.   Very cool idea.  The issue is that I am cheap and they are not.  However, where there's a will, there's a way.

 

A wonderful person gave me an entire box full of Rubbermaid containers.  While I had thought of using them before I prefer to buy my containers at the Dollar Tree (I'm cheap remember).  Well I can firmly say that these are worth the investment and I wish I would have done this a while ago.  Not only do the containers snap together but they have measurements on the side.  It has lessened my dependency on my beloved measuring cups and spoons immensely.  There are three different sizes as well.  I can now pack my salad and have everything separate for maximum enjoyment.  (I cannot STAND to have my food touching prior to eating it.  Plus, nobody enjoys soggy lettuce) 

 

Since I believe the key to success is portion control I highly recommend these happy little containers.  They definitely are helping me and hopefully I'll see the proof at the next weigh in.