The main benefit I get out of it is that without it I would never cook anything because I wouldn't be able to get the motivation over the long term (I've tried,

The main benefit I get out of it is that without it I would never cook anything because I wouldn't be able to get the motivation over the long term (I've tried, and it works for a short time, but fades). So basically it gives me reasonable portions that I can cart to work, gets me to cook by force-feeding me recipes (which seems to reliably motivate me, and they taste good enough when done), and at least seem more healthy (and at $9 a serving substantially cheaper than) a restaurant. Not saying that the same thing would work for anyone other than me, but has worked out better than the prior "stuffing whatever food I can reach into mouth" method.