If I don't bring my lunch to work, I feel lost. I love having everything planned, it's less stressful for me.

It does feel better to be in control of your own food.

Absolutely! I basically have healthy food choices on me at all times, and it's not that hard! These days when we are away from home, we try to stay in vacation rentals that have kitchens. We make a grocery run, and usually just eat dinners out. I almost never have a gain when I return home, and if I do, it falls back into place quickly.

I have learned that going away without having access to a kitchen invariably means I go off plan. Planning my lunch ahead is the best thing to do!