Could a High-Protein Meal Delivery Service Fuel My Gym Rat Lifestyle?

"I take pride in being a gym rat, but when I'm deep into a consistent training routine, convenience often wins out over carefully cooked meals. When I'm already dedicating hours each week to the gym, the last thing I want to do with my downtime is spend more time prepping, cooking, and cleaning. As a result, I end up relying heavily on protein shakes and bars to hit my macro goals."

"Factor lets you browse meals by dietary preference, and since I'm perpetually chasing my protein goals, choosing the 'High-Protein' filter was a no-brainer. There's a wide selection of recipes to choose from, featuring proteins such as chicken breast, shredded beef, burgers, salmon, meatballs, and shrimp. Some premium options, like steak and certain seafood dishes, are available for an extra cost. While I went into the week planning to try a broad mix of proteins, I found myself gravitating toward the chicken dishes."

"All of the meals I chose landed between 500 and 700 calories and contained at least 30 grams of protein. I aim for around 120 grams of protein per day, which can be difficult to hit with whole foods alone. What I liked immediately was that the Factor meals' protein content is right in line with what I was getting from my usual post-workout shake (sometimes even more)."

A dedicated gym routine often leads to prioritizing convenience over meal prep, resulting in reliance on protein shakes and bars. Factor provides fully cooked, dietitian-approved meals organized by dietary goals with a high-protein filter. Menu choices include chicken breast, shredded beef, burgers, salmon, meatballs, shrimp, and premium steak or seafood for extra cost. The author ordered eight meals, mostly chicken varieties. Each meal ranged from 500 to 700 calories and delivered at least 30 grams of protein, helping reach a 120-gram daily protein target while eliminating time spent prepping, cooking, and cleaning.

Read at Bon Appetit