Just ordered factor inline for some meal delivery. Anyone else ever done this and are they as delicious as they appear? I’m gonna try it for 13 meals if you have someone better than factor, let me know
Ready made meal delivery (factor)
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I would try it, but there are several common ingredients that kill my stomach (onions, garlic, etc), so I have a hard time finding meals that I'd eat.
Our son in Dallas and his wife use one of these companies, and they love it. Good variety of foods, we tried it for a month on a beginning offer, I cancelled. The food was decent, well thought out, but not the types of food we tend to eat, and it's kind of pricey. I think the first month it was around $250 for one meal a day for the month.
It can be a great service if both of you work and you are really not good at planning meals, the problem for us was if you went out to eat one night, you were left with a meal for the night, and since its a lot of fresh vegetables, they tended to go bad before we could eat them.
It can be a great service if both of you work and you are really not good at planning meals, the problem for us was if you went out to eat one night, you were left with a meal for the night, and since its a lot of fresh vegetables, they tended to go bad before we could eat them.
I'm looking at it as well and it is my first time too. I looked at cookunity, factor, metabolic meals, and tempo. I'm starting with metabolic and planning to try a couple of the others after this first batch runs out. I don't get my food for another week and a half though so can't speak to the taste yet.
I need something that covers my lunches that is at least reasonably healthy. Healthier than corn dogs, mac and cheese, and frozen pizza is not a high bar to clear
I need something that covers my lunches that is at least reasonably healthy. Healthier than corn dogs, mac and cheese, and frozen pizza is not a high bar to clear
OK, no judgment, but...
From the TV ads, it looks like a typical meal would be chicken-breast-green-beans which wife and I can make at home in under 30 minutes for around $4 + $1 (Max - we do grow our own green beans) for two. Add in cooking time & prep time at $7.25 an hour = $3.63). Under 10 bucks for 2 meals.
I understand value-added pricing, but that is just whack.
Maybe we could come live with you and do your cooking for you?
Call my Tracfone...1-800-CHEAPAF. We'll talk.
From the TV ads, it looks like a typical meal would be chicken-breast-green-beans which wife and I can make at home in under 30 minutes for around $4 + $1 (Max - we do grow our own green beans) for two. Add in cooking time & prep time at $7.25 an hour = $3.63). Under 10 bucks for 2 meals.
I understand value-added pricing, but that is just whack.
Maybe we could come live with you and do your cooking for you?
Call my Tracfone...1-800-CHEAPAF. We'll talk.
I cannot argue against the cost. It sucks.
We have done all of the services, by far the best in terms of quality and taste of food was Cook Unity. As long as Cook Unity exists, we wouldn't be able to go back to Factor. Unfortunately due to the price, we only do it in short bursts when there is a promotional offer or coupon of some kind. The convenience and time savings is very real.
I hear you. Time = money and what else is money for besides convenience?
On the other hand, where I live, people will drive 30 miles to save a buck at a big box store.
Drive time @ minimum wage is usually $10. Mileage is .70 x 60 = $42 Fifty bucks to save a buck.
I don't know how big your family is, but a pot of lentils could be the main basis for a couple of meals, once a month or so, and that runs under 2 bucks for 4-5 big servings. Cooks in about 30 minutes when you add boiling water to them. Leaves some budget to add seasonings, veg, etc.
FWIW, teaching the kiddos to cook and enjoy it is a gift to their future adult selves, if that has any immediate value for you.
No guilt. It's your money and of course you should do as you please with it. Buen provecho!!
My parents are still out and about and cook some but I think these could be great for older folks, especially in the winter.
I should have clarified - both my wife and I work from home so the 'meal service' meals are just for us, during busy work days. I haven't had a "lunch break" in 15 years
We try to cook for/with the kids at night. Although admittedly, there are still plenty of hot dog and/or chicken nugget nights! The lightly bread chicken chunks from CostCo are money
Wide and I did a promo deal. We liked them and if we could get a few every month at the promo price we probably would as it's nice to have a few ready to go meals around for when we're in a time crunch but at the full price to do that it just isn't worth it in our opinion. But if you have the income to do it, don't like cooking or are just really busy they're solid.
I know I said this already, but for those that have a chance, try Cook Unity. It is so much better than Factor.
To add, we have also used a local service around the metro.
Precision by Nutrition | Des Moines Area Meal Prep and Delivery
Precision by Nutrition delivers fresh, healthy meal prep in Des Moines and Central Iowa. Our high-protein, macro-friendly meals are perfect for fitness, weight loss, and busy lifestyles. Enjoy convenient weekly meal delivery tailored to your health goals and taste preferences.
precisionbynutrition.com
Not sure if we're allowed to "promote" businesses or whatever, but we have found this to be a good service, and would rate them very highly. Like anything though, some 'meals' were definitely much better than others.
