Finally, an HONEST review. I recently canceled because I had a similar conclusion. Publix offers some premade meals for half the price and better Macros.
I appreciate the feedback, 100% we want to offer transparency and our honest opinion in each review. I liked the meals, but for the price I could have eaten out and the point of bringing my own meal is to not only have consistent macros but to also save money on the cost of my meal.
They’re just simple frozen meals. Why don’t they just bulk ship them to Walmart in variety packs with 3-5 meals in a pack and let u buy it at Walmart in person. It’s crazy to me they individually pay to ship them to homes rather than a store, the shipping part is so dumb to me as a business decision. Even if people don’t wanna cook, they’ll still end up going to the grocery store at least once a week to pick up SOMETHING
Thanks for the comment! I agree with you that shipping the way they do adds to the expense. However, just to clarify and be fair to them, I don't think their meals are actually frozen. I think they are refrigerated which is a key difference in Factor vs grocery store options that I have found. However, for me I prefer the cheaper grocery store meals even if they are frozen due to the expense.
Agree and disagree... I think you fail to realize that a ton of people in the usa... Live I. A var dependent country for basic goods... Their are insane amounts of disabled people, old or physically, that have a hard hard time walking, let alone driving to the store.... Btw I don't use factor... I cook mostly... However, my fiance is disabled and can't really cook... Or single working men working remotely, probably not the time.... It's not perfect. However,based on the product, it is not a bad solution for individuals who can't cook or are too busy.
Thanks @rudy5524! I would love to do those and have subscribed to Hello Fresh a few times. I could give a good review on that but need to try the others.
I really dont worry about the prices on Factor meals.. around $75-80 a week for 6 meals is what I spend going out to eat on the weekends.. so might as well spend it on healthy food
Great point, I guess for me I found options at $30-40 a week that are almost as good and as I mentioned I felt these meals are too high in fats and oils vs utilizing those calories or more fibrous vegetables or grains.
@@345power6 I plan to do a future video on them when I have time but Kroger and Publix had frozen meals that had great macros and nutrient profiles but don't taste quite as good that were close to $5/meal.
Sweetie good evening 🙏 my name is Susan from Pennsylvania and a long hauler from covid 19l.😢 years of pure hell❤2 eat,and you seem very knowable about meals, I can't cook anymore,from diseases i get it 🙏 no restrictions don't care about calories, etc is this da best steak potato, MAc. Cheese, like that? But prepared please ty
I would get Factor if it's 50 to 20% discount was forever in just the normal price. But for the normal price after that first honeymoon month? I don't know if it's worth it
I have also recently been trying out factor as well. I'll probably change to something else after the discounts. I like it but its definitely overpriced.
I’m trying to find out how payment is done like we pay every week because I set it up for one person 26 meals like I could handle a monthly payment but a weekly payments a different story so I’m trying to find out exactly how they do it. I’m not the best at reading the site slightly hard for me to understand. Properly
All of their rates are weekly so you likely ordered 26 meals for the week. Download the app and look at our purchases there as it has a better UI than on PC.
I’d pay at max $80 for 10 meals a week if they want someone serious and loyal is what it comes down to if the meal taste good and is bare minimum so I’ll just eat bananas throughout my day with it or some
They are pretty small but that is common when you look for a 500 calorie meal. But this is where I wish they used more food vs high calorie sauces which seems a waste at such a low budget of calories to utilize.
Factor meals taste great but the amount of fat and cholesterol in these is way to high. Mega fit meals is a much healthier option. Way less fat an higher protein. They use more seasoning vs the unhealthy sauces from factor
Know someone who works there, and she said the ppl they hire are low in class, and they sweat in the food they prepare. Factor knows this and doesn't care because reheating kills the bacteria. She strongly advises against buying.
I would never say to not include fats as a part of a healthy diet, but again, these meals lack sufficient carbs quite often and have excess fats that are mostly just fatty oils in sauces, those are just not helpful fats.
Finally, an HONEST review. I recently canceled because I had a similar conclusion. Publix offers some premade meals for half the price and better Macros.
I appreciate the feedback, 100% we want to offer transparency and our honest opinion in each review. I liked the meals, but for the price I could have eaten out and the point of bringing my own meal is to not only have consistent macros but to also save money on the cost of my meal.
They’re just simple frozen meals. Why don’t they just bulk ship them to Walmart in variety packs with 3-5 meals in a pack and let u buy it at Walmart in person. It’s crazy to me they individually pay to ship them to homes rather than a store, the shipping part is so dumb to me as a business decision. Even if people don’t wanna cook, they’ll still end up going to the grocery store at least once a week to pick up SOMETHING
Thanks for the comment! I agree with you that shipping the way they do adds to the expense. However, just to clarify and be fair to them, I don't think their meals are actually frozen. I think they are refrigerated which is a key difference in Factor vs grocery store options that I have found. However, for me I prefer the cheaper grocery store meals even if they are frozen due to the expense.
Agree and disagree... I think you fail to realize that a ton of people in the usa... Live I. A var dependent country for basic goods... Their are insane amounts of disabled people, old or physically, that have a hard hard time walking, let alone driving to the store.... Btw I don't use factor... I cook mostly... However, my fiance is disabled and can't really cook... Or single working men working remotely, probably not the time.... It's not perfect. However,based on the product, it is not a bad solution for individuals who can't cook or are too busy.
Great review. Thanks for the excellent detail. It would be great if you would review the other guys….Home Chef, Hello Fresh, Blue Apron…… 😬
Thanks @rudy5524! I would love to do those and have subscribed to Hello Fresh a few times. I could give a good review on that but need to try the others.
I really dont worry about the prices on Factor meals.. around $75-80 a week for 6 meals is what I spend going out to eat on the weekends.. so might as well spend it on healthy food
Great point, I guess for me I found options at $30-40 a week that are almost as good and as I mentioned I felt these meals are too high in fats and oils vs utilizing those calories or more fibrous vegetables or grains.
@@personaltraining let me know where u found those options.. would definitely like to check them out
@@345power6 I plan to do a future video on them when I have time but Kroger and Publix had frozen meals that had great macros and nutrient profiles but don't taste quite as good that were close to $5/meal.
Sweetie good evening 🙏 my name is Susan from Pennsylvania and a long hauler from covid 19l.😢 years of pure hell❤2 eat,and you seem very knowable about meals, I can't cook anymore,from diseases i get it 🙏 no restrictions don't care about calories, etc is this da best steak potato, MAc. Cheese, like that? But prepared please ty
I would get Factor if it's 50 to 20% discount was forever in just the normal price. But for the normal price after that first honeymoon month? I don't know if it's worth it
I agree 100%
I have also recently been trying out factor as well. I'll probably change to something else after the discounts. I like it but its definitely overpriced.
100%, great meals but cost is similar to eating out.
I’m trying to find out how payment is done like we pay every week because I set it up for one person 26 meals like I could handle a monthly payment but a weekly payments a different story so I’m trying to find out exactly how they do it. I’m not the best at reading the site slightly hard for me to understand. Properly
All of their rates are weekly so you likely ordered 26 meals for the week. Download the app and look at our purchases there as it has a better UI than on PC.
You can add your own white rice to any meal to fill you more
True, but that defeats the purpose of a ready made meal.
@@personaltraining
You can microwave those small minute rice cups while cooking the meal
I’d pay at max $80 for 10 meals a week if they want someone serious and loyal is what it comes down to if the meal taste good and is bare minimum so I’ll just eat bananas throughout my day with it or some
I think the meals taste really good, just cost too much. As you say the discounted meals for week 1 are $80 for 6 but that's at a 50% discount...
I'm in Florida. Every box came disgusting and hot.
So I’m guessing these meals aren’t good for me who has slightly high cholesterol?
Maybe, but dietary cholesterol is not directly linked with high cholestorol in your bloodstream. Check with your doctor.
They just don't look filling I don't want to buy something if it's not going to fill me up
They are pretty small but that is common when you look for a 500 calorie meal. But this is where I wish they used more food vs high calorie sauces which seems a waste at such a low budget of calories to utilize.
Factor meals taste great but the amount of fat and cholesterol in these is way to high. Mega fit meals is a much healthier option. Way less fat an higher protein. They use more seasoning vs the unhealthy sauces from factor
Thanks for the comment! I will look those up and try them out.
Why the heck is there so much fat in these meals!?!?!? Can someone explain who develops these type of meals?
I think the goal is to be Keto friendly, but it ruins it for those looking for a more balanced diet plan.
Know someone who works there, and she said the ppl they hire are low in class, and they sweat in the food they prepare. Factor knows this and doesn't care because reheating kills the bacteria. She strongly advises against buying.
Stop it!! Fat is vital!! Can’t listen after hearing he’s worried about fat and cholesterol.
I would never say to not include fats as a part of a healthy diet, but again, these meals lack sufficient carbs quite often and have excess fats that are mostly just fatty oils in sauces, those are just not helpful fats.
Or, just learn how to cook? You are eating microwave food, there is nothing special about it and it's not healthy
I bet you are fun at parties...