Haven't been on in a bit and like where this thread is going!
I will echo the cooking sentiment, I don't think there is better advice to give to anyone who cares even slightly about performance/weight/fitness/life. Not only do you have full control of ingredients and portions, but it all tastes better, and is better for you. You naturally eat healthier, with less salt, fat, and all the other things you don't even realize are in your food. Plus chicks love it.
And buy a blender. One of those cheap single cup ones, and fill your freezer with frozen berries. A scoop of whey and you have ~30gr protein and 2+ servings of fruit in about 20 seconds of prep, perfect pre/post workout you can literally make on your way out the door.