What we think of FACTOR - Healthy, Meal Delivery Service (not sponsored)
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Жыл бұрынWe've been letting a little too loose with our diet that we decided to check out FACTOR - a company that curates healthy, never frozen, meals made by professional chefs. We decided to document our first week of receiving our FACTOR delivery and outline the pros and cons to this meal delivery service.
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@karenj5880 7 ай бұрын
I did factor last year for a while, I'm back now, i hate cooking and end up door dashing fast food too many times. I like that this is quick, healthy and the meals are tasty. It's also really not meals your going to get at a restaurant.
@ItsJamesandMark 7 ай бұрын
Yeah would love to get back into cooking!
@kimberleysunchuk2909 4 ай бұрын
I have been getting Factor for a few months. I love how easy it makes eating healthy. I have saved so much money by not ordering from Uber Eats and have lost 25 pounds.
@ItsJamesandMark 4 ай бұрын
Congrats on your success!!
@TheCarlitos213 4 ай бұрын
Kimberly how many meals a day do you eat? In order to achieve that amazing weight loss?
@kimberleysunchuk2909 4 ай бұрын
@@TheCarlitos213 I usually have one a day. I have just coffee for breakfast, sometimes cereal. Then I take a factor to work for lunch. I either have a Factor for dinner or eat something very light. 2 days a week I eat very little, just coffee and then a Factor for dinner. I get home late those days so I just go to bed.
@Aviation_hub-kr7hw 2 ай бұрын
-sponsored. Any microwaved meals aren’t “real food”.
@kimberleysunchuk2909 2 ай бұрын
@@Aviation_hub-kr7hwwho is sponsored? The video?
@CharlieCabralos Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! I've been waiting for a non-sponsored opinion on this specific service.
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
Let us know if you have any more questions and we'd be happy to answer! We've done another week of this (since) filming.
@paulamurphy5054 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, you guys are adorable and sooo helpful :)
@ItsJamesandMark 7 ай бұрын
Sure thing, glad we could help!
@SM-sy5cd Күн бұрын
I am glad you tried the salmon. I just ordered my first factor meals and they come tomorrow. I ordered everything except the Salmon ones. I can get fresh salmon where I live and hate frozen, fishy salmon. It was interesting to watch your reaction to the microwave salmon. I think you were very surprised it tasted ok. That makes me want to try one next order. You have the best factor review I have seen. Thanks.
@ItsJamesandMark Күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your insight! Let us know what you think of the salmon!
@MikeeRogers Жыл бұрын
Lol at Mark putting on an Apron. I’ve been using them for a couple months now. I usually skip every other week. I get to be “healthy” in that we are less likely to order Wingstop (lol) when we’re too lazy to cook. Definitely not getting it because I crave it though lol. I replaced Hello Fresh with it because I wasted so many being lazy lol.
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
I think Hello Fresh would make me leave the home lol
@lisa-annetsuruda4919 Ай бұрын
You two are adorable!! Mahalo for your review!
@ItsJamesandMark Ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@justinhill5608 3 ай бұрын
James is funny af, love the style of this review 🤝🏾
@ItsJamesandMark 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Justin!! You got us to rewatch this video :) 😂
@pamdavis6604 Ай бұрын
You guys are funny 😂 ❤love your channel. I just signed ip for Factor 7 meals. Jus wanna try it out ! I ordered six meals. ❤
@ItsJamesandMark Ай бұрын
Aww thanks Pam! Let us know what you think... I think it's worth trying! Have a great day!
@grshppr710 Ай бұрын
Just ordered from a local only meal delivery service here in Columbus, OH and considering doing an unboxing first opinion review. You inspired me to do my first video review of some Jerky /Biltong from a small company. My first KZfaq product review.. Yeah, go me.
@ItsJamesandMark 29 күн бұрын
Awesome congrats!!
@lobbyrobby 4 ай бұрын
I just placed my first order. We'll see how it goes. I don't cook. If you ever opened my fridge you question how I'm alive haha. I'm watching this as I'm in 2 day of my water fast. Surprisingly it's not bothering me too much
@ItsJamesandMark 4 ай бұрын
Good luck on your water fast! And come back and let us know what you think of the meals
@MsKumbi 10 ай бұрын
Love this. Would love to see a KZfaq short version of all the factor meals you eat. Love the first impression faces and very detailed in explaining the taste.
@ItsJamesandMark 10 ай бұрын
We've taken a pause from this but a short wouldn't be a bad idea if we ever pick it up again!
@BostonKnick 5 ай бұрын
Agreed...but were they filling? Wondering if you guys were hungry afterwards 🤔
@mattclarke3671 3 ай бұрын
Just got my first box!
@ItsJamesandMark 3 ай бұрын
What did you think?
@mykelmtl514 Жыл бұрын
I would have chosen blackened salmon also, mainly because the mango is probably not ripe yet. We have a dish this week from good food that includes fresh mango and plantain and the mango is finally (after four days) starting to ripen.
@mykelmtl514 Жыл бұрын
Oh, you just need to reheat them. Never mind about the mango ripeness.
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
I'm starting to think I don't really care for mango salsas to begin with lol
@mykelmtl514 Жыл бұрын
@@ItsJamesandMark I don’t think mango salsa should be heated up. It needs to stay fresh. But you’re not going to go in and remove it before heating the salmon up.
@xkkerrriix Жыл бұрын
How perfect is this? I’ve been considering this for us as well-but wasn’t sure about the taste & value. I may have to consider it now after watching your review 😊
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
Feel free to ask more in depth questions if you have any! We did have a promo coupon that made it cheaper starting out. If I think about $80 providing 3 meals for 2 people, it doesn't sound bad compared to eating out, just other "factors" to consider like the monotony of eating these.
@xkkerrriix Жыл бұрын
@@ItsJamesandMark I initially considered it because of 50% off promo code I saw on one of the podcasts I watch on YT 😂🤣 It definitely isn’t bad considering how much money we spend on eating out or buying dinner. I like the convenience and portion control with the meals, but also want to be able to balance it out with easy meal prepping I could do to compliment it as well. Have you both tried any other meals besides the ones in this video? I feel like adding a salad or more veggies to all the meals 😂
@donnagreenleaf7 Жыл бұрын
Those actually looked really good I think I would enjoy the blackened salmon
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
Taste was better than what I would have thought, portion size is what I struggle with lol
@lauralarrabee7870 19 күн бұрын
Found you to be very entertaining to watch. Earned a subscribe.
@ItsJamesandMark 8 күн бұрын
Thanks, hoping to put more content out soon! Welcome to our channel!
@keeperzero 3 күн бұрын
I tried Factor but then I switched back to McDonald's I just ate McDonald's 6 days a week so not too bad
@fitplannermom8835 8 күн бұрын
Great review
@ItsJamesandMark 8 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@dremarwil6456 2 ай бұрын
Pretty delicious meals. Not fulling though. They come in handy when u dont want to cook or wait for an order of food.
@smartypants1980 3 ай бұрын
Were there instructions for cooking in the Oven?
@ItsJamesandMark 3 ай бұрын
Yes they included it but it varies depends on the content, the one we had says it'll take 7 mins
@AngelIsland1988 12 күн бұрын
These friends seem really close 😊
@ItsJamesandMark 12 күн бұрын
We're married!
@smartypants1980 3 ай бұрын
That Garlic Chicken sounds fun.
@ItsJamesandMark 3 ай бұрын
Yesss it was good!
@alexanderriku9716 3 ай бұрын
This looked so good until you compared the chicken meal to cafeteria food lolll, I'm curious are you still using Factor? Great video, best review on Factor I've seen!
@ItsJamesandMark 3 ай бұрын
We used it recently because we forgot to skip a delivery lol, it actually worked out cause we needed food that week and didn't want to grocery shop or go out
@djtoxicdhg 2 ай бұрын
My question is is it actually hellthy i would be down to try it but only if its actually helthy im weryed about sodiom and suger counts maby if you have time can you gies please let me know if its actually helthy and werth a shot im a bit skeptical sins its just microwaved meals
@ItsJamesandMark 2 ай бұрын
You can check out the nutrition value online and you can also cook in oven!
@djtoxicdhg 2 ай бұрын
@ItsJamesandMark I just bot my order now 18 meals I'll let you know how it goes
@mengwu1113 2 ай бұрын
Great video, but only if I play it at 1.75 speed. At first I thought it was playing slow mo
@ItsJamesandMark 2 ай бұрын
I watch most videos at 2x speed
@LiLgPnoy15 4 ай бұрын
I just ordered my first box. It arrives next week. I hope its good, but more importantly I just want to eat healthier. Eat for fuel, not for taste.
@ItsJamesandMark 4 ай бұрын
Oooh let us know what you think!
@ryanmcdonald2326 9 ай бұрын
FACTOR is beyond amazing
@ItsJamesandMark 9 ай бұрын
Do u have a favorite meal?
@Rei.Eatsfoods Жыл бұрын
James before he eats the meal: I'm dying already I need wings. LOL Just teasing. I feel like you guys might like something like Hello fresh because the food seems more hearty & you cook it yourself. I've never used it but it seems good.
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
Hello Fresh is one we never got onto, we've done Blue Apron and Freshly! I think I want to make dinner already next week lol
@voidexploration9470 4 ай бұрын
I hear a lot of people saying that there is too much sodium in their meals, so is it truly healthy
@ItsJamesandMark 3 ай бұрын
Possibly! If they cut fat you wonder what might get added in!
@voidexploration9470 3 ай бұрын
@ItsJamesandMark I've been using them for about a month or so now and they do seem like a healthier option
@Since-80s 8 ай бұрын
you have so much likeability i was smiling the entire video
@ItsJamesandMark 8 ай бұрын
Oh thanks for your kind words!
@newfnshow031 4 ай бұрын
those are some tiny portions I would starve
@ItsJamesandMark 4 ай бұрын
Yeahhh usually still need a piece of fruit or something after
@emeritamiranda3353 Жыл бұрын
Add a salad with your meals. Love your matching shirts at the beginning. You both look great.
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
The salad is a great idea!!
@danaques 21 күн бұрын
Adding a salad 🥗 would be a gamechanger ‼️
@Aviation_hub-kr7hw 2 ай бұрын
My parents force me to eat these for dinner every day. I’m so done with it. I want real food. The meals aren’t even filling.
@nataliesigety 17 күн бұрын
As a parent I would always provide extra. Can you make a penutbutter and jelly, some eggs, or a grilled cheese? How about some hummus and chips, or add a side salad? I’m sure these wouldn’t be filling for a growing person who needs the calories more, however, stand alone you’ll be getting just what you need. It sounds like you just need to be flexible with eating other things after and respecting that your parents want to keep to a specific budget for groceries.
@eduardomaldonado1647 Ай бұрын
food looks really good but the portions look very small. About 500 Calories per box. Average male adult should be eating 2k calories a day at minimum.
@ItsJamesandMark Ай бұрын
Yeah we only used it for 1 meal/day
@EricMcD15 3 ай бұрын
Yall seem like Disney Adults
@ItsJamesandMark 3 ай бұрын
More recently became them, but wasn't for most of our life.
@EskoBomb 2 ай бұрын
Yeah but is it hard to cancel
@ItsJamesandMark 2 ай бұрын
We didn't know that til after signing up, yes they don't make it easy
@EskoBomb 2 ай бұрын
@@ItsJamesandMark yeah I was researching these and that's how I came on your video which was super helpful but I was like coming there specifically to find out if it was hard to cancel. Something about gyms and certain subscription services like I don't know it's almost cult like in this world how these things work. Thank you so much for responding!
@ItsJamesandMark 2 ай бұрын
Sure, we've had to continuously skip deliveries via emails and they let you do it two weeks out, one time we forgot in the last month and ended up with delivery but serendipitously we needed it that week. I would like to find a way to cancel so we don't have to do this anymore.
@EskoBomb 2 ай бұрын
@@ItsJamesandMark I can't remember the phone number but when I asked Google home mini at my house straightforward how to cancel it it said you have to call a phone number and they mentioned a website so there's probably an actual phone number you have to call on the website to cancel it. Good luck guys I wasn't expecting to hear that you were still in a scenario like that
@calidrone2193 2 ай бұрын
It takes like 5 buttons to cancel… super easy.
@raphaelsanluis9711 Жыл бұрын
The rice is quite good .
@emeritamiranda3353 Жыл бұрын
Garlic mushroom chicken thighs 💕
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
Those were yum!!
@daliaarodriguez Жыл бұрын
I would have eaten the 3rd dish first (don’t like mango with salmon). I get it James, it feels like a punishment.
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
I think I wanted to start on a high note so opted for the other salmon first lol
@daliaarodriguez Жыл бұрын
@@ItsJamesandMark I get that too, but it (ending on a low) didn’t seem to discourage Mark from wanting to reorder.
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
We're on a second week of this now heh
@mykelmtl514 Жыл бұрын
It hurt me to see how disappointed James was when the microwave wouldn’t work. 😢
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
I don't think the camera was rolling when mark said we could use the oven as alternative lol
@MrsJulieSmith Жыл бұрын
Bubba would need to eat like 6 of those at meal to feel full.
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
I would believe that
@Shay_Moniq Жыл бұрын
Any salmon
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
Oooh then the blackened one is our preference!
@mykelmtl514 Жыл бұрын
The chicken dish could have been smeared on a baguette. Screw Keto!! 😂
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
We did look back at the photo and turns out it wasn't a whole piece either, but also shredded and blended in with the cheese lol
@rayrg1979 9 ай бұрын
Garlic mushroom chicken
@grshppr710 Ай бұрын
Great reviews but come on. Im calling bs (not sponsored). Nobody would do this for free.
@ItsJamesandMark Ай бұрын
Well they did a bad job if they sponsored us cause I was lukewarm about it...
@newfnshow031 4 ай бұрын
3 days ... lol you have thousands of days in front of you not 3. Sounds like u don't want to be on a diet.
@ItsJamesandMark 4 ай бұрын
Correct we found other means to maintain our weight besides using this meal service
@peridot1977 Жыл бұрын
I would start off with a salmon and end with a salmon, so I don’t have to eat salmon 2 days in a row. 😂
@peridot1977 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha we had the same reasoning.
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
LOVE IT loll
@mykelmtl514 Жыл бұрын
BTW, your thumbnail looks like you’re being forced to eat this. 😂
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
Hahaha love it
@lisavu2629 Жыл бұрын
Belly happiness = mental happiness 😂
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
And this is why you're in your field, you just get ppl!! Lol
@Straycat733 5 ай бұрын
Start with chicken
@raphaelsanluis9711 Жыл бұрын
The food taste as good but salmon is healthy.
@evelynr3639 Жыл бұрын
Nothing looked good
@ItsJamesandMark Жыл бұрын
Presentation wasn't too shabby imo.
@lamarodom 7 ай бұрын
I couldn’t watch the review. Listening to you how moist dudes talk was irritating
@ItsJamesandMark 7 ай бұрын
Ok
@voidexploration9470 4 ай бұрын
I suppose some people haven't woken up in 2024, if you don't have something nice to say don't
@nichellehowell 4 ай бұрын
Scroll & roll. You're rude.
@illseal7951 3 ай бұрын
Audibly said ew reading your comment, sucks to think people like you exist
@MrCaptainSafety 8 ай бұрын
Came here looking for a better meal service, left realizing I married the wrong person 🙃 Thanks for the honest review! 🫶🏻
@ItsJamesandMark 8 ай бұрын
Wait what? Lol
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