Reddit reviews PackIt Freezable Lunch Bag with Zip Closure, Black

Combination of a freezable lunch bag and a double insulated thermos should work. They claim 24 hours but it won't really stay cold that long without ice.

PackIt Freezable Lunch Bag with Zip Closure, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJ8DFGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cFY6xb87R8HES

Get a plastic cup (large size from a Starbucks or similar place). Put your vials inside it, in their original foil. Then put that cup inside a cooler bag. I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HJ8DFGC/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496014511&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=freezer+cooler+bag&dpPl=1&dpID=51iR9i1OV3L&ref=plSrch

It works well bc you freeze the entire bag! It's gel lined. You can also add more ice packs to this type of bag. If you use a regular style of cooler bag you'll obviously need lots of ice packs. But I've had TSA agents tell me I can only have so many ice packs, which is bullshit...but not much you can do. With gel lined bag that isn't as big a concern.

Then, bc I am a worrier, I use a thermometer with a long cord on it. I zip the gauge end of the thermometer in the bag, taped to the top so it's not actually touching any icepacks. And then I can keep an eye on the temp from outside without opening the bag and letting any of the cool out! Mine is the type of thermometer people use in aquariums/reptile tanks.

Typically this set up can keep my stuff at fridge temp like ~6 hours. Not opening the bag helps big time. Which is why I love the long cord thermometers! After that I have to ask for ice (like from the flight attendant or at the airport when I land). I don't know how far any method will get you on the length of flight you describe. But it's a good start.

Edit: pack some empty large gallon size plastic bags for putting ice into (like when you add ice during your layovers). Most bags, including mine, are not water tight. Better if the ice melts inside a baggie rather than your cooler. Mine leaked all over the floor of the plane. Whoops

I forgot a couple of things I was going to say in my extremely long comment...

As far as the ingredients, the main ones you need are produce and meat. The others (flours, coconut milk, etc.) you can order online and have delivered if you feel strongly that you need them. I would suggest not getting a whole lot of those to start out, I didn’t tolerate them well until about 6 months in, and I can only have AIP baked goods in limited quantities now after about 15 months strict AIP.

As far as lunches on the road, I had a similar issue, and I would suggest something like this portable heated lunch box. With this one you can either plug it into the wall or 12V outlet in the car. Pack It frozen lunch boxes are fantastic for keeping your food at a safe temperature until lunch time without a lot of extra work.

Good luck to you both, we are here if you have any questions or just need to vent about this crazy way of eating. It helps so much, but it’s hard to get started!

Step 1: buy lunchbox with a freezer pack in it. PackIt Freezable Lunch Bag with Zip Closure, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJ8DFGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sQmezbTR9MCBN


Step 2: buy meal prep containers. btw these meal prep containers fit in the lunchbox I linked you and to give you an idea of the size of the lunchbox, that's the only thing that will fit in there. Meal Prep Haven 3 Compartment Food Containers with Airtight Lid, Bento Box, Fitness Lunch Box for Meal Prep, 21 Day Fix and Portion Control, Set of 7 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011SY4P9I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ARmezbD10DBBX


Step 3: buy food. You say you don't want to do any prepping which is fine but if that's the case buy applegate chicken breast. Not very high in sodium but not very low either. If you have the energy for just a litttttle bit of prep, try a rotisserie chicken. You will have to cut it up initially when you get it but once it's done, it's done for the whole week. You can eat this cold too if you don't have access to a microwave. Get canned vegetables. Rinse them off, it will lower the sodium content. Get fruit and vegetable platters that people get for parties, they are pre cut already. Other sides that do not need to be prepared can include string cheese, yogurt, mixed nuts (unsalted), granola bars, protein bars, veggie chips, boiled eggs, guacamole, hummus (this hummus company has their hummus paired with like pretzel chips on the bottom it's really just an open and eat thing).


Step 4: distribute into your meal prep containers

• Veg and hummus/peanut butter is hard to beat. Carrots and celery are fairly cheap, and home-made hummus is a relatively cheap option too. They may not be a substantial meal, but it will keep you going. Plus, there is no real need to keep them cold. Add an apple or a banana and it can be quite filling.
  
• Make your own granola bars. Some Agave syrup/honey, semi-sweet chocolate chips, dried fruits, quick oats, flax seed flour (or your choice of protein-rich flour), peanut butter (optional), generic rice crispies, and nuts can go pretty far in curbing hunger while not being too bad for you (just go easy on the sugars). At ~$3-4 per batch of 18, you can make them ahead of time and take a couple with you each day. I pretty much always use no-bake recipes.
  
• It's not inherently the tastiest thing, but canned/pouch soups can be eaten at room temperature as well.. If you can find a microwave (a number of gas stations still have them, just buy a banana or something if they act annoyed at you using it), just pack the meal cold with some ice (or use a pack-it lunch bag).
  
• Pack-It bags https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJ8DFGC and an insulated thermos https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJ8DFGC can be your best friends in keeping food hot/cold throughout the day.
  
• Bagged salad mixes are pretty cheap and can keep you going for less than $1.50 per meal.

https://www.amazon.com/PackIt-Freezable-Lunch-Closure-Black/dp/B00HJ8DFGC

Use something like this.

Ouch lunch thieves are the worst. Maybe something like this would work for those days you need to keep something cold to give you more options for healthy lunches.

My suggestions- I'm a special Ed teacher who works with kiddos with behavior. It's very easy to lose my planning time/after school pumping time/lunch time to behavior/meetings/staffings/legal meetings/team meetings/staff meetings/and so on.

I have 5 planned pumping times. I require myself that I meet at least 4.

I pump on the way to work, at my planning time, at lunch, as soon as the students leave since I don't have dismissal duties, and between school and daycare.

Pumping in the car while driving has been very doable for me. It's "wasted" time anyway, might as well make it productive.

I always wear an underwire nursing bra (38f) and cami under any top. This way very little is exposed when I pump. (Bra flaps down, pull cami neckline under boobs, pull overshirt up). I have had people walk in on me accidentally, including my principal! Her response-nice! Very discreet!

I suggest http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GDJRQPY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1420177680&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SY200_QL40 for your hands free action. This is what I use at work and in the car. It is so easy to put on even in the car, totally adjustable, and very easy to use even over bulky sweaters!

Have a cooler in the car. I use http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HJ8DFGC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420177817&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40 so I don't have to grab separate ice packs-just grab one thing in the am and go.

Some medela wipes for the car for your pump parts.

I know oatmeal has a big (2-3oz effect) on my supply so I eat oatmeal or oatmeal bar everyday for breakfast.

Do what others said and check out /r/abrathatfits

I found http://www.barenecessities.com a great place to find nursing bras for a whole range of sizes. And even with a larger bust i still found a couple bras I really like for under $30/each.

Search "freezable lunch bag" on amazon or similar: convenient bags with gel freezer packs built in like this. Put it in your freezer over night, pack it with loaded shaker bottles to keep cold all day.

2000 cal of powder mixes with about 2L of water = 2Kg weight give or take. Plus some for the freezer bag, 3Kg, 6-7lbs heading out the door.

If you can establish a nightly routine of: mix one pitcher of powder, put in fridge to mellow overnight; throw freezer bag in freezer; wash bottles. Should be about 10 minutes with practice. Morning, pour drink into bottles, put bottles in bag, leave pitcher in sink full of water (because soylent hardens to plaster if left alone), head out door.

Living a busy stressful life such as you describe there is absolutely no problem with having a bag of potato chips/crisps when you want some salt. Or an apple or orange if you want to chew something. It's food, not a religion!

use this:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GRZINNS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Carry it in my fjallraven backpack.

Also have https://www.amazon.com/PackIt-Freezable-Lunch-Closure-Black/dp/B00HJ8DFGC/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1492636830&sr=1-1&keywords=freeze+lunch+bag

A freezable lunch bag. I got one at Walmart for a little over $10. It keeps mine cold until lunchtime and then keeps them from getting too warm if I take a late lunch. I usually pack two a day and freeze the bag again overnight.

This one has ice packs built into it.

Just bought this freezable lunchbox the other day, and so far it's been great. Keeps food/drinks cold until lunch if I freeze it the night before.

PackIt Freezable Lunch Bag with Zip Closure, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJ8DFGC