Essentials

All the meal prep, macro, and kitchen tools we use — with links to buy what works. Build your starter kit and eat with purpose.

Essentials
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Every tool we use to track, prep, and eat with purpose.
From macros to meal prep, this is your one-stop shop for building a healthier lifestyle that works in the real world — on a budget, with a plan.


🔥 Starter Kit: Must-Haves for Macro Tracking & Prep

These are the core tools we actually use every day. If you’re serious about eating with intention, start here.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale
    Get the one we use →
    📏 Measures in grams/ounces — essential for tracking protein, carbs, and fat
  • Vacuum Sealer Machine
    We use this exact model →
    🧊 Keeps food fresh 5x longer, perfect for meal prep and bulk meat storage
  • Vacuum Sealer Bags – Medium Size
    Grab these →
    📦 Compatible with most sealers. We buy in bulk to save.
  • Rubber Gloves (Food Safe)
    These are perfect for prep →
    🙌 Essential for sanitary meal prep, portioning meat, and sous vide sealing

🍱 Meal Prep Containers

Simple, stackable, and easy to clean — these make your week go smooth.

  • 🥗 Reusable Meal Prep Containers (Multi-Pack)
    Shop the set →
  • 🥣 Overnight Oats Containers with Lids
    Get them here →
    Perfect for protein oats, parfaits, or quick breakfasts

🧃 Protein & Macros

Your macros are nothing without clean protein. Here’s what we recommend:

🥤 Protein Powders

🍼 Protein Tools


🍳 Real Food Staples for Prepping

You’ll find these in our fridge every week.

  • 🥛 Horizon Organic 2% Milk with DHA Omega-3
    Buy here →
    Great for kids and protein oats
  • 🧊 Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
    Get it here →
    High-protein base for overnight oats, sauces, or snacks
  • 🌱 Chia Seeds
    Buy in bulk →
    High fiber + healthy fat + protein = macro gold

🍳 Sous Vide Tools (Advanced Prep)

Want the cleanest protein with zero added fat or flavor loss? Sous vide is king.

  • 🔥 Sous Vide Immersion Circulator (High-End Model)
    Our pick →
  • 🧊 Vacuum Sealer (again) — listed above because it matters

👶 Pearl’s Picks: Kid-Friendly Tools

Tools for helping our little one eat real food from day one.

  • 🧇 DASH 4-in-1 Mini Waffle Maker (Aqua)
    Pearl’s favorite →
    Makes waffles, hash browns, paninis, and sandwiches

💬 Questions? Need Help?

Hit us up anytime at contact@amaysnlife.com and we’ll help you build your own AMAYSN kit.


🧠 Learn the Why

👉 Read our guide to macros and meal prep here
👉 Explore our meal plan blog posts


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✅ Ready to Get Started?

Build your starter kit today.
Start small. Prep smart. Eat with purpose.