Meal Plan - How much have you paid?
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I used the online consultation service from James Collier in the UK, healthyaction.co.uk and I got a different plan for each day, especially because James incorporated carb cycling (more carbs on weight training days, less on cardio only days). After each week I was able to give feedback (skype, email) and then for the next week, he re-did the plans again, taking food preferences, change in timings, hunger, food availability into consideration!
It was very well worth to pay for this service, I don't remember the exact price now it's been a few years ago, I think the prices are similar now, just check their site, you'd have to convert from Pound as well.
I reached my goal of losing about 10 kg over a couple of months and the training program was tailored to fit in with the meal plan, too.0 -
Good luck. I would also suggest trying to get your money back. Worth a shot. And report what happened to whomever suggested this person to you.Thank you everyone for the helpful suggestions on sites to check out!!! Much appreciated0 -
They weren't even recipes! I'm feeling really ripped off.
It definitely isn't something I'll be doing again - you're right about 'writing it off as an experience'
The meal plan looks something similar to this:
meal 1 - 1/2 cup fat free greek yogurt, and 1/2 cup mixed berries, 1 scoop protein
meal 2 - 4 ox chicken breast, mixed in with 1 cup cucumber, 1 cup tomatoes or celery, and tblspn vinegrette
meal 3 - 2 pieces ezikiel bread 1 tbsp. pb
so forth and so on. to add up to 6 meals a day.... aaaaand that's it.
you paid $25 for someone to tell you to eat 2 slices of bread with peanut butter on?! and then another $25 for someone to tell you to eat a salad with some chicken...
oops, you'll know better next time!0 -
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I haven't paid for a meal plan. You can get free meal plans or even pay for a service where it might be included in the program. Id chalk this up as lesson learned and to not use her again. I think you got ripped off.0
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As with most things. Who knows. Meanwhile, based on what she posted, she got ripped off.
Good luck. I would also suggest trying to get your money back. Worth a shot. And report what happened to whomever suggested this person to you.Thank you everyone for the helpful suggestions on sites to check out!!! Much appreciated
Could be more to the story. So, I don't know...0 -
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Is this for real? You paid someone to tell you to eat yogurt just to avoid surfing the net for low calorie recipes. How much time did you spend surfing the net to find her or someone like her? And if you work 14 hour days and have a 3 hour commute every day, how in the world do you have time to plan 6 small meals a day (meal timing is meaningless, btw)?
I say, move closer to work, eat at a deficit whenever you want to eat, eat what you want to eat within reason, and use that money for something less frivolous.0 -
I use the Fresh 20 and it is only 5 dinners for the week. I think I got a Groupon for $26 for the year. Every Friday I get a packet with my grocery list, recipes and a list of the steps to make it easier to prepare each week. It is really nice..0
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I'm not sure what you want anyone to say. No one can give you your money back. You seem to be extremely ungrateful for any advice or suggestions. So, you got ripped off. Enjoy your 6 meals. Now, stop with that non-sense and just eat food up to your calorie limit.
Sheesh. It's not that hard. You don't need to pay someone. If you get bored, seek out foods. Or, as I tell people, stop being bored. Being bored is a state of mind, not a real thing. So, just change your mind. If you're as busy as you suggest, eating should be mindless. Just eat a can of tuna, and get back to work. What's the big deal? I have a suspicion that you're not as busy as you say. Yes, you probably work 14 hours, but 14 boring hours, that is why you need interesting food. Otherwise, you wouldn't care much.
I see people here constantly making this so much harder than it is. It is very simple: eat the foods you like, ALL OF THEM, just staying within your calorie range. Workout with some amount of reasonableness. That's all. It's easy. There is no magical food mixture. It's not some secret that people have. It's easy.
Actually I thanked people for their suggestions, so I don't really see myself as being 'ungrateful for suggestions or advice' I also apologized if one of my posts came off rude to someone (see previous posts?) I also posted a clarification as to what I was asking (see previous posts again?)
I don't really work 14 boring hours - I'm a nursing coordinator. I just can't stand to eat the same foods over and over again, which is what I was doing. You can only eat chicken and veggies enough times before you're sick of them. I was staying within my calorie range - thanks to this site of course - but just thought I would try and seek out help. Yes, I realized I was ripped off - and that is nobody's fault but my own of course. I was just curious, like I said in a previous post, if anyone had ever paid for a meal plan (or if anyone professional on here creates them) what did they receive, and what was the amount? That was all.0 -
I use the Fresh 20 and it is only 5 dinners for the week. I think I got a Groupon for $26 for the year. Every Friday I get a packet with my grocery list, recipes and a list of the steps to make it easier to prepare each week. It is really nice..
That actually sounds perfect! I'll check in to that, thank you
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You could have used Google if all you needed was some variety. If you aren't creative they are plenty of sites with great meals. Most people eat the same thing each week because it's easier to prep enough for the week. I do it, but when I need a change in flavor I go get something that day different but still fits my macros.0
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Paying for a meal plan?
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Good luck. I would also suggest trying to get your money back. Worth a shot. And report what happened to whomever suggested this person to you.Thank you everyone for the helpful suggestions on sites to check out!!! Much appreciated
The person was a long time 'friend' and a fitness competitor/personal trainer/nutritionist whom I thought I could trust. There really is no sense in arguing with her to get my money back, and to be honest, I already know this is my own fault so I will chalk it up to experience, and moving forward have better resources.0 -
but I work 14 hr days, with 3 hrs of commuting
Why would anyone do this? I understand about making ends meet but there has to be another way. I think people get caught up in how Type A they think they should be sometimes.0 -
I did fitorbit.com & paid $99 for 3 months of weekly meal plans that included 3 meals a day, 1-3 snacks plus workout plans & access to a personal trainer to chat with whenever I needed to ask a question or get feedback. This didn't include food, but I did receive a detailed grocery list each week with the menu
awesome info!
Checking this out 0 -
Eating well has a ton of meal plans along with recipes and shopping lists sounds like just what you need. try their web site.0
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I thought it was pretty standard, and couldn't find much on the internet in regards to costs for meal plans and such from professionals.
I am now finding out I definitely got screwed lol.
What websites would you recommend?
Just consider it a cheap lesson. You coulda been on the hook to pay this for a year or something!
Personally, I'm an on-the-fly meal planner and I do a whirlwind of cooking on Sundays and do leftovers all week, and go out on Saturdays. I do some slowcooker pulled pork/chicken, bake 5 butterflied breasts, and lots of veggies. I only do salt/pepper so that I can season/sauce them however I like throughout the week. I've tried planning, but I'm extremely lazy and always deviate from any plan.
Thanks! I will take a look into the slow cooker, heard a lot of people think they are great!0 -
but I work 14 hr days, with 3 hrs of commuting
Why would anyone do this? I understand about making ends meet but there has to be another way. I think people get caught up in how Type A they think they should be sometimes.
You go where the work is lol and the cost of living in the same city as work isn't always the same. I love my job just takes up a lot of time is all. 0 -
Hello!
I just paid 150$ for a month of meal plan... I'm wondering if that was reasonable or not?
I don't really feel like it was at all.
She gave me 6 meals, to eat each day... and that's it. Not a different meal plan for everyday, not a different meal plan for each week. Just 6 meal ideas that I'm to eat the same thing everyday. I told her my whole problem was boredom - if I'm bored of eating the same foods, I cheat. That I needed variety... what should I do? I don't feel like I got what I paid for really... and I didn't get a lot of options which was the whole reason I wanted to go with someone to create a meal plan for me... I don't want to argue with her, but I obviously can't get my money back either. I'm just not satisfied
She charges 150/month - has anyone ever paid someone to create meal plans for them? What did you pay? What did you get for it??
Holy crap. I was thinking of making meal plans for people and offering support (I'm an RN, working on my personal training and sports nutrition certs) and I was only going to charge $100 a month and people would get four weeks worth of different menus, plus exercise and skype sessions. Maybe I'm naive, but I think you got ripped off.0 -
Eating well has a ton of meal plans along with recipes and shopping lists sounds like just what you need. try their web site.
Awesome, thank you 0 -
I would never pay for a meal plan, they're too easy for me to do on my own. I did, though, pay for Nutrisystem, which is kind of like a meal plan except they give you the actual food. I lost a lot of weight, but, like anything, once I was on my "maintenance" program I went BSC bingeing again. Nutrisystem does have a kind of teaching program but it's nothing you can't get for free on the internet - as long as you're careful about which sites you use!!
The USDA has one for free at http://www.choosemyplate.gov/myplate/index.aspx0 -
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They weren't even recipes! I'm feeling really ripped off.
It definitely isn't something I'll be doing again - you're right about 'writing it off as an experience'
The meal plan looks something similar to this:
meal 1 - 1/2 cup fat free greek yogurt, and 1/2 cup mixed berries, 1 scoop protein
meal 2 - 4 ox chicken breast, mixed in with 1 cup cucumber, 1 cup tomatoes or celery, and tblspn vinegrette
meal 3 - 2 pieces ezikiel bread 1 tbsp. pb
so forth and so on. to add up to 6 meals a day.... aaaaand that's it.
I paid $100.00 for a meal plan..... BUT, the meal plan was specific to my weight and goals and the macro-nutrients were calculated for each meal using my data. The girl also based hte meal plan on when I woudl workout each day (evening vs morning) to make sure I ate my higehr carb meals at the right time.
YES - it was 6 meals that I was expected to eat every day for a month. But, she did give me alternatives. If I didn't want ground turkey, I could substitute chicken - and she provided hte amount,etc.
I think you got ripped off if it was jsut 6 meals - no alternatives, no account for your personal body composition, etc. If you paid via VIsa/Matercard then I woudl dispute the charge. But, you have to make sure you can provide reasonable documenttation that you did not get what youpaid for.0 -
Hello!
I just paid 150$ for a month of meal plan... I'm wondering if that was reasonable or not?
I don't really feel like it was at all.
She gave me 6 meals, to eat each day... and that's it. Not a different meal plan for everyday, not a different meal plan for each week. Just 6 meal ideas that I'm to eat the same thing everyday. I told her my whole problem was boredom - if I'm bored of eating the same foods, I cheat. That I needed variety... what should I do? I don't feel like I got what I paid for really... and I didn't get a lot of options which was the whole reason I wanted to go with someone to create a meal plan for me... I don't want to argue with her, but I obviously can't get my money back either. I'm just not satisfied
She charges 150/month - has anyone ever paid someone to create meal plans for them? What did you pay? What did you get for it??
Holy crap. I was thinking of making meal plans for people and offering support (I'm an RN, working on my personal training and sports nutrition certs) and I was only going to charge $100 a month and people would get four weeks worth of different menus, plus exercise and skype sessions. Maybe I'm naive, but I think you got ripped off.
I most definitely did, chalking it up to a learning experience. I'm a RN Coord, kudos to you! Your plan sounds pretty reasonable, I hope it works out!0 -
They weren't even recipes! I'm feeling really ripped off.
It definitely isn't something I'll be doing again - you're right about 'writing it off as an experience'
The meal plan looks something similar to this:
meal 1 - 1/2 cup fat free greek yogurt, and 1/2 cup mixed berries, 1 scoop protein
meal 2 - 4 ox chicken breast, mixed in with 1 cup cucumber, 1 cup tomatoes or celery, and tblspn vinegrette
meal 3 - 2 pieces ezikiel bread 1 tbsp. pb
so forth and so on. to add up to 6 meals a day.... aaaaand that's it.
I paid $100.00 for a meal plan..... BUT, the meal plan was specific to my weight and goals and the macro-nutrients were calculated for each meal using my data. The girl also based hte meal plan on when I woudl workout each day (evening vs morning) to make sure I ate my higehr carb meals at the right time.
YES - it was 6 meals that I was expected to eat every day for a month. But, she did give me alternatives. If I didn't want ground turkey, I could substitute chicken - and she provided hte amount,etc.
I think you got ripped off if it was jsut 6 meals - no alternatives, no account for your personal body composition, etc. If you paid via VIsa/Matercard then I woudl dispute the charge. But, you have to make sure you can provide reasonable documenttation that you did not get what youpaid for.
Thank you - I'm not trying to get my money back or anything like that (I seem to think a lot of people on here believe that's what I'm trying to do) I just was curious about what other people were paying and what they received if they HAD paid for a meal plan.
I have since emailed her and she has given me a few alternatives to use in place of some things, but I still believe I won't be doing this again! 0 -
WoW! Why pay when you can do it for free?0
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I get the need for variety too
I like to look at women's day month of menus ideas. a different meal for each day of the month and every month is different too
plus its free and has shopping lists
http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/month-of-menus/0 -
I would never pay for a meal plan, they're too easy for me to do on my own. I did, though, pay for Nutrisystem, which is kind of like a meal plan except they give you the actual food. I lost a lot of weight, but, like anything, once I was on my "maintenance" program I went BSC bingeing again. Nutrisystem does have a kind of teaching program but it's nothing you can't get for free on the internet - as long as you're careful about which sites you use!!
The USDA has one for free at http://www.choosemyplate.gov/myplate/index.aspx
Awesome Thanks very much, I'll look into that too! Also, I've never heard of Nutrisystem? 0 -
I thought it was pretty standard, and couldn't find much on the internet in regards to costs for meal plans and such from professionals.
I am now finding out I definitely got screwed lol.
What websites would you recommend?
Just consider it a cheap lesson. You coulda been on the hook to pay this for a year or something!
Personally, I'm an on-the-fly meal planner and I do a whirlwind of cooking on Sundays and do leftovers all week, and go out on Saturdays. I do some slowcooker pulled pork/chicken, bake 5 butterflied breasts, and lots of veggies. I only do salt/pepper so that I can season/sauce them however I like throughout the week. I've tried planning, but I'm extremely lazy and always deviate from any plan.
Thanks! I will take a look into the slow cooker, heard a lot of people think they are great!
I cook for my son and I, and I work full time. Open a pack of 3 chicken breasts, drop em in, dump a jar of Tikka Masala, and set to low and when you get home the house smells like Apu's kitchen - it's great!0
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