What we think of FACTOR - Healthy, Meal Delivery Service (not sponsored)

We'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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[@kimberleysunchuk2909]

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]

Congrats on your success!!

[@TheCarlitos213]

Kimberly how many meals a day do you eat? In order to achieve that amazing weight loss?

[@kimberleysunchuk2909]

@@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]

-sponsored. Any microwaved meals aren’t “real food”.

[@kimberleysunchuk2909]

@@Aviation_hub-kr7hwwho is sponsored? The video?

[@karenj5880]

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]

Yeah would love to get back into cooking!

[@CharlieCabralos]

Hell yeah! I've been waiting for a non-sponsored opinion on this specific service.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

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.

[@archersterling4044]

I'm very happy you guys are happy.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

This comment makes us happy!

[@MikeeRogers]

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]

I think Hello Fresh would make me leave the home lol

[@lobbyrobby]

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]

Good luck on your water fast! And come back and let us know what you think of the meals

[@AL-tv4ht]

not enough food in each meal

[@anthonylopez2845]

You are both adorable. ❤

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Aww thanks Anthony!! 😊

[@grshppr710]

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 KZbin product review.. Yeah, go me.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Awesome congrats!!

[@SM-sy5cd]

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]

Thanks for sharing your insight! Let us know what you think of the salmon!

[@keeperzero]

I tried Factor but then I switched back to McDonald's I just ate McDonald's 6 days a week so not too bad

[@CatchGravity]

You two are adorable and thanks for making this review I'll definitely have to give it a try ☺️👍🏻

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Aw thanks so much!

[@paulamurphy5054]

Thanks so much, you guys are adorable and sooo helpful :)

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Sure thing, glad we could help!

[@lisa-annetsuruda4919]

You two are adorable!! Mahalo for your review!

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Thank you!!

[@pamdavis6604]

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]

Aww thanks Pam! Let us know what you think... I think it's worth trying! Have a great day!

[@anniek4919]

I have been wondering about the quality after 4 days? Since cooked meat is supposed to be eaten within 3-4 days in the fridge - would it give you food poisoning by day 6 or 7?

[@ItsJamesandMark]

They have a best before date on the pkg that I think is a week out and personally we haven't had any issues

[@justinhill5608]

James is funny af, love the style of this review 🤝🏾

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Thanks Justin!! You got us to rewatch this video :) 😂

[@dremarwil6456]

Pretty delicious meals. Not fulling though. They come in handy when u dont want to cook or wait for an order of food.

[@voidexploration9470]

I hear a lot of people saying that there is too much sodium in their meals, so is it truly healthy

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Possibly! If they cut fat you wonder what might get added in!

[@voidexploration9470]

@ItsJamesandMark I've been using them for about a month or so now and they do seem like a healthier option

[@Flash-qz2kc]

There is definitely alot of sodium in it, when choosing your meals just do your best selecting meals with the least amount of sodium, each meal has between 550-1200mg of sodium per meal depending on what you choose. I hope they find a way to create a low sodium menu. I try to justify it by saying that in a cup of noodle there is like 1500-2000mg of sodium, it would take roughly 2-3 meals to equal one of those.

[@xkkerrriix]

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]

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]

@@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]

Those actually looked really good I think I would enjoy the blackened salmon

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Taste was better than what I would have thought, portion size is what I struggle with lol

[@MsKumbi]

Love this. Would love to see a KZbin short version of all the factor meals you eat. Love the first impression faces and very detailed in explaining the taste.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

We've taken a pause from this but a short wouldn't be a bad idea if we ever pick it up again!

[@BostonKnick]

Agreed...but were they filling? Wondering if you guys were hungry afterwards 🤔

[@lauralarrabee7870]

Found you to be very entertaining to watch. Earned a subscribe.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Thanks, hoping to put more content out soon! Welcome to our channel!

[@fitplannermom8835]

Great review

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Thank you!!

[@newfnshow031]

those are some tiny portions I would starve

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Yeahhh usually still need a piece of fruit or something after

[@mykelmtl514]

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]

Oh, you just need to reheat them. Never mind about the mango ripeness.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

I'm starting to think I don't really care for mango salsas to begin with lol

[@mykelmtl514]

@@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.

[@alexanderriku9716]

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]

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

[@LiLgPnoy15]

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]

Oooh let us know what you think!

[@AngelIsland1988]

These friends seem really close 😊

[@ItsJamesandMark]

We're married!

[@lisawinckelmans5678]

I would go for the blackened salmon 😂

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Excellent choice!!

[@Rei.Eatsfoods]

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]

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

[@Aviation_hub-kr7hw]

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]

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.

[@mengwu1113]

Great video, but only if I play it at 1.75 speed. At first I thought it was playing slow mo

[@ItsJamesandMark]

I watch most videos at 2x speed

[@mattclarke3671]

Just got my first box!

[@ItsJamesandMark]

What did you think?

[@joedankworth9347]

They don’t look too big in portion size, are they really that filling?

[@ItsJamesandMark]

They are good for lunch portions if I had to say

[@eduardomaldonado1647]

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]

Yeah we only used it for 1 meal/day

[@smartypants1980]

That Garlic Chicken sounds fun.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Yesss it was good!

[@djtoxicdhg]

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]

You can check out the nutrition value online and you can also cook in oven!

[@djtoxicdhg]

​@ItsJamesandMark I just bot my order now 18 meals I'll let you know how it goes

[@smartypants1980]

Were there instructions for cooking in the Oven?

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Yes they included it but it varies depends on the content, the one we had says it'll take 7 mins

[@Since-80s]

you have so much likeability i was smiling the entire video

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Oh thanks for your kind words!

[@ryanmcdonald2326]

FACTOR is beyond amazing

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Do u have a favorite meal?

[@grshppr710]

Great reviews but come on. Im calling bs (not sponsored). Nobody would do this for free.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Well they did a bad job if they sponsored us cause I was lukewarm about it...

[@emeritamiranda3353]

Add a salad with your meals. Love your matching shirts at the beginning. You both look great.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

The salad is a great idea!!

[@danaques]

Adding a salad 🥗 would be a gamechanger ‼️

[@EskoBomb]

Yeah but is it hard to cancel

[@ItsJamesandMark]

We didn't know that til after signing up, yes they don't make it easy

[@EskoBomb]

@@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]

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]

@@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]

It takes like 5 buttons to cancel… super easy.

[@aztlannative]

This is not an honest review because you added more seasoning after the fact your supposed eat it as is

[@ItsJamesandMark]

How is that not honest? It needed more flavor and we showed that lol

[@aztlannative]

@@ItsJamesandMark eat it as is and give feedback explain the taste and flavor texture etc.

[@EricMcD15]

Yall seem like Disney Adults

[@ItsJamesandMark]

More recently became them, but wasn't for most of our life.

[@newfnshow031]

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]

Correct we found other means to maintain our weight besides using this meal service

[@fercho3689]

I just realized that regardless of gays' ethnicity. They all sound the same and have the same high pitch. They sound like my friend Shawn lol

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Hm you need to get out more

[@mykelmtl514]

It hurt me to see how disappointed James was when the microwave wouldn’t work. 😢

[@ItsJamesandMark]

I don't think the camera was rolling when mark said we could use the oven as alternative lol

[@emeritamiranda3353]

Garlic mushroom chicken thighs 💕

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Those were yum!!

[@daliaarodriguez]

I would have eaten the 3rd dish first (don’t like mango with salmon). I get it James, it feels like a punishment.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

I think I wanted to start on a high note so opted for the other salmon first lol

[@daliaarodriguez]

@@ItsJamesandMark I get that too, but it (ending on a low) didn’t seem to discourage Mark from wanting to reorder.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

We're on a second week of this now heh

[@MrsJulieSmith]

Bubba would need to eat like 6 of those at meal to feel full.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

I would believe that

[@mykelmtl514]

The chicken dish could have been smeared on a baguette. Screw Keto!! 😂

[@ItsJamesandMark]

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

[@raphaelsanluis9711]

The rice is quite good .

[@Shay_Moniq]

Any salmon

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Oooh then the blackened one is our preference!

[@peridot1977]

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]

Hahaha we had the same reasoning.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

LOVE IT loll

[@mykelmtl514]

BTW, your thumbnail looks like you’re being forced to eat this. 😂

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Hahaha love it

[@lisavu2629]

Belly happiness = mental happiness 😂

[@ItsJamesandMark]

And this is why you're in your field, you just get ppl!! Lol

[@LewgChueng]

Overpriced

[@lilraycub]

Garlic mushroom chicken

[@raphaelsanluis9711]

The food taste as good but salmon is healthy.

[@JanetIsrael-bz5eo]

Omg…now the Asians…to much.

[@ItsJamesandMark]

This isn't even a complete thought...

[@andysouk1993]

What’s that suppose to mean 🤣🙃

[@Straycat733]

Start with chicken

[@evelynr3639]

Nothing looked good

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Presentation wasn't too shabby imo.

[@lamarodom]

I couldn’t watch the review. Listening to you how moist dudes talk was irritating

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Ok

[@voidexploration9470]

I suppose some people haven't woken up in 2024, if you don't have something nice to say don't

[@nichellehowell]

Scroll & roll. You're rude.

[@illseal7951]

Audibly said ew reading your comment, sucks to think people like you exist

[@MrCaptainSafety]

Came here looking for a better meal service, left realizing I married the wrong person 🙃 Thanks for the honest review! 🫶🏻

[@ItsJamesandMark]

Wait what? Lol