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Thread: Finally gave in and got a meal delivery service

post 1658339803 03-21-2022, 06:46 PM
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Finally gave in and got a meal delivery service

I’m a huge fan of outsourcing tasks but I like cooking and resisted in the past because:
-serving sizes have been tiny
-quality of meat has been bad
-macros/ratios are way off
-very bland
-delivery inconvenient
-poor value

Have to admit they’ve lifted their game a lot
-much better macros/protein contents
-delivered in insulated cold bags with ice packs
-fresh and vacuum sealed
-decent serving sizes -can eat 2 per day with big breakfast and protein shake and not feel like I’m starving
-flavour is ok
-impressive variety of meals

Overall I would recommend giving it a try, it definitely saves a lot of time

post 1658339863 03-21-2022, 06:48 PM
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Ive thought about it
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post 1658339963 03-21-2022, 06:49 PM
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Pics?

Price?

Did you research? If so, why’d you choose that service?
post 1658340073 03-21-2022, 06:51 PM
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Haven't done a full on meal service. I did do Blue Apron where you still have to cook everything.

Protein portions way too skimpy. I'd rqther pay extra for some proper portioning on the protein versus paying the regular rate for a piece of fish that is gone in literally 4 bites.
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post 1658340133 03-21-2022, 06:53 PM
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Which one? Every time I try those services the food is always disgusting.
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post 1658340143 03-21-2022, 06:53 PM
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How do you know the macros are way off? Curious… I’m no scientist but maybe you are and can verify if what they claim is accurate
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post 1658340163 03-21-2022, 06:54 PM
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You don't have a woman to cook for you? Sad!
post 1658340303 03-21-2022, 06:57 PM
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Can I come over for some dinner brah?
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post 1658340413 03-21-2022, 06:58 PM
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Is the cost ridonkulous though? Even if you can afford it, it just seems like a huge waste of money unless you literally don’t have time to cook. At least with the prices I’ve seen.
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post 1658340863 03-21-2022, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted By PAU1⏩
Pics?

Price?

Did you research? If so, why’d you choose that service?
Added pic to OP

As for price, discounts for ordering a couple weeks worth, maybe 9-11 Australian pesos per meal?

Wife picked it because it was the only one with decent variety and some semblance of protein balance

Probably wouldn’t be enough food if I was doing GVT or similar but enough to hit maintenance with 4-5 hours a week in the gym for a 100kg male
Originally Posted By IPoopStandingUp⏩
You don't have a woman to cook for you? Sad!
Wife’s a great cook (so am I) but a three-month-old baby takes up a lot of time
post 1658341003 03-21-2022, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted By r32gojirra⏩
three-month-old baby takes up a lot of time
Teach the baby to cook

Problem solved
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post 1658341083 03-21-2022, 07:11 PM
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Excellent thread!

My favorite parts:
- The price you pay
- The company you choose
- Do you just heat it up? or do you actually have to cook?

Great thread with tons of detail. Will be subscribing to your threads from now on. Can't wait to see more informative threads in the future! 10/10
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post 1658341483 03-21-2022, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted By nickh04⏩
Excellent thread!

My favorite parts:
- The price you pay9-11 bucks per meal with volume discounts
- The company you choosenot trying to advertise but PM if you really want to know. Doubt they have them in USA its an Australian company
- Do you just heat it up? or do you actually have to cook? just microwave it for 2 mins lol. 100x better than airfried chicken tendies

Great thread with tons of detail. Will be subscribing to your threads from now on. Can't wait to see more informative threads in the future! 10/10
Some of these were answered above but anyway
post 1658341673 03-21-2022, 07:24 PM
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I've been thinking about this and doing some research for the past few weeks. I hate the idea of having to sign up and cancel when you're no longer interested. I love to cook but thought it might be nice to try something different.
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post 1658341903 03-21-2022, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted By kimm4⏩
I've been thinking about this and doing some research for the past few weeks. I hate the idea of having to sign up and cancel when you're no longer interested. I love to cook but thought it might be nice to try something different.
^^^should have added, there’s no “subscription” service, which was a big plus. Have to get at least 2 week’s worth to get the discount so it’s worthwhile, but don’t have to sign up for a long term plan or anything.

Obviously we’ll still cook from time to time but out of choice rather than necessity
post 1658342013 03-21-2022, 07:31 PM
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will never be viable due to the prices
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post 1658342163 03-21-2022, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted By Nicklol⏩
will never be viable due to the prices
IDK man my back-of-the-envelope calculations show it’s marginally more expensive than buying groceries

Also if it prevents late-night Uber Eats trash when we’re too tired to cook then it might even be cheaper - certainly healthier
post 1658342223 03-21-2022, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted By r32gojirra⏩
^^^should have added, there’s no “subscription” service, which was a big plus. Have to get at least 2 week’s worth to get the discount so it’s worthwhile, but don’t have to sign up for a long term plan or anything.

Obviously we’ll still cook from time to time but out of choice rather than necessity
See that's awesome and what I'm looking for.

I ended up ordering a bunch of protein from Omaha Steaks. They're pricey but I never treat myself so I said fuk it lol...

I won't be going out to eat either so it's worth it.
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post 1658342303 03-21-2022, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted By kimm4⏩
See that's awesome and what I'm looking for.

I ended up ordering a bunch of protein from Omaha Steaks. They're pricey but I never treat myself so I said fuk it lol...

I won't be going out to eat either so it's worth it.
See if I was in your position I’d be making OF simps pay for my meal service/steaks lol
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Would rather just Doordash.
post 1658342673 03-21-2022, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted By r32gojirra⏩
See if I was in your position I’d be making OF simps pay for my meal service/steaks lol
I'm not quite there yet lol...
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post 1658342793 03-21-2022, 07:43 PM
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I do it from time to time. Will probably get signed up for a few more weeks here soon before summer.
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Originally Posted By JayJ350⏩
Would rather just Doordash.
Never tried that and I've heard they're expensive. How is now with the rise in gas costs?
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post 1658343003 03-21-2022, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted By kimm4⏩
Never tried that and I've heard they're expensive. How is now with the rise in gas costs?
It’s retardedly expensive. Like double the price of buying straight from the restaurant.
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post 1658344073 03-21-2022, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted By kimm4⏩
I'm not quite there yet lol...
Better hurry before VR pron corners the market
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isnt it basically just buying expensive microwave dinners?
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I couldn’t imagine doing it full time but might be a nice way to eat healthy when u know you’re going to be too busy to cook
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Originally Posted By rjones416⏩
isnt it basically just buying expensive microwave dinners?
Yes but with the following exceptions:
-not frozen
-acceptable macro profile
-don’t taste like absolute shyte

But other than those minor differences yeah it’s exactly the same
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I would try using if after the initial promo discount/free weeks, it didn't end up costing as much as takeout/delivery. And the lower number per week plans are even less worthwild.
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