0 stars food is great but they just skip delivering not dependable. I reached out many times snd even offered to pick up the food but they just dumped us. Pay was 2 weeks in advance and we lost 1 week of food Too bad due to great quality snd poor service read more

If you're looking to take your fitness or wellness to the next level, then you're looking at the right place!! I waited over three months to accurately give some feedback about my journey with this company. For starters I wasn't a healthy eater and I work too much to have the time to prep meal. This is where this company excels in for my taste. They cook very delicious healthy meals for you that is focused on your personal goals and on top of that they give you every major food group you need for a nutritious diet. Therefore, I can now honestly say that they took me to another level in my fitness goals. I was able to cut down a lot in body fat percentage while maintaining most of my muscle mass. I was 190lbs at first and now 177lbs but with more muscle mass than fat! I will be continuing my journey with this company and look forward for what's to come. Justin the owner of this company is a very nice guy that will even help you with any fitness advice that you desire. I am very please with how he's running this company so kudos to y'all! Oh and they have a partnership with Evogen which is a very great protein/ supplement company that works wonders for me read more

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STOP. THIS IS WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR. I'm so serious. I have tried like 4 different well known meal delivery services over the past few years and all of them always have something that they do or dont do that bothers me and it never lasts or works for me. Justin cooks the most delicious meals. You can pop them is the freezer so u dont have to worry about it going bad and just take the following days meals out the day before and out into fridge. Its affordable and easy and delicious. I hate the whole process of shopping, prepping, and cooking...by the time I get home from work after walking dogs all day, the last thing I want to do is spend an hour or 2 in the kitchen. JUSTINS SERVICE IS AMAZING. TRY IT. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. read more

I've been using them for awhile now and haven't changed yet so that says a lot. I really like their food. Service is great. I posted my progress pics and I've been using real fuel the entire time. Thanks guys! read more

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Unfortunately I have to leave this review. I reached out to this company really hoping to change my life for the better. I signed up for a month of food for my husband and I and from the very beginning informed them it would only be a month since I was going to leave out of the country for a long time. The food was alright, there are some great items and some not so great. You have to constantly remind them of allergies and dietary restrictions and even then they forget. My husband is allergic to shrimp, I informed them of this and they forgot after the first week. The fish is not fresh, it almost made me want to gag and so I requested no more fish and they forgot 2 weeks later. I also noticed the first 2 weeks we got steak and ahi tuna, then afterwards nothing good anymore just ground beef, frozen fish, frozen vegetables. Breakfast is totally not worth it, I got a waffle and 2 sausages every day. The first week came with scrambled egg whites and no more after that. Really disappointing. The worst part is that they put your card on auto-payment without telling you. Even after mentioning several times that I did not want to continue since we were leaving, they still auto- charged my card. I texted and was told they'd take care of it that day. A few days later my credit card still was not refunded and my texts were not replied to so I emailed. I was told they took care of it and I would see it refunded 8-10 business days. Fine, I waited. A few weeks go by and no refund, I email again and was told they would process the refund again, that they were having some issues with refunds through PayPal. Now a total of 6 weeks have gone by and no refund. I try to give everyone the benefit of the doubt but this has gone too far. These people are frauds who stole more than $1000 from me and will now have to deal with my credit card company. PLEASE do not use them! read more

Totally unimpressed and disappointed. If you think you're going to get the fresh, delicious looking food posted above, think again. The food is blah and unfortunately it's the same thing every week. I literally had to throw away every seafood/fish meal because they were so "fishy" and gross. read more

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Great customer service, healthy, simple, tasty meals. Easy and reliable delivery. Meals packaged so easy to store. We found this a great time-saver to fuel our bodies...it gave us more time to do our workouts. read more

If I could give negative stars I would. They charged me without notifying me first & almost 3 months later I'm still waiting for my refund. The problem started in October when they charged me for another 3 month service. I emailed Justin & was told that they needed at least 2 weeks notice to cancel. I wasn't aware of this & this was never mentioned in any of our correspondence so he agreed to cancel & issue a refund. Two weeks pass & I don't see the refund on my card so I contacted Justin again. He says it all went through on his side so he wasn't sure why I hadn't received it. He said he called PayPal & was told that the refund was processed again & I would receive it for sure. Another 2 weeks pass & still no refund. So I reached out again & this time they offered to send me a check. After a week, I contacted Justin again & this time his assistant Cloreece responded, apologizing that she forgot to mail the check since they were busy that week. I appreciate the honesty but WTF??? Cloreece emailed me on Dec 12 to say that the check went out that afternoon. On Dec 20 I reached out again since I still haven't received the check. Cloreece replied & said to give it time because they've had problems with the post office & that everything is delayed due to the holidays. You would think that since this has been going on since October & due to the fact that they've been having problems with the post office they would have sent the check via overnight mail or at least with a tracking number. Mail time was never an issue when they delivered my food (sent via UPS) so why is there suddenly a problem with my check? It's now Dec 30 and of course, still no check. If I reach out to them again I'm sure they will give another excuse about why the check isn't here. I've tried to work with them and have given more chances than they deserve but this is beyond ridiculous. I finally disputed the transaction with my credit card - which is what I should have done in the first place. Be careful with these people - they will take your money and are not true to their word! read more

I travel for work pretty often and even though some restaurants have nutrition info online, it's usually a struggle to find things that fit into my diet. Luckily I found this company. Justin and his team are great and will really work with you (he even had one of his employees deliver my meals late one night after a long travel day and my delayed flight so I would have my meals by the next day). After my first email Justin emailed me back to ask some introductory questions about my training and meal preferences. Once I provided my target macros he was able to figure out my meals. It couldn't be much easier! As far as the food goes, I have no complaints at all. If I were you I'd ask for a salmon and asparagus meal, grilled chicken, sweet potatoes and asparagus meal or shredded chicken because they're the bomb. You'll be kicking yourself if you order meals and don't try at least one of those combos. If you're serious about fitness and your nutrition, or if you're just starting out and want help cleaning up your diet reach out and place your order today! read more

I travel constantly for projects around the country and I always find a pre-made meal company to order food from. By far, Real Fuel is the best! Their food actually tastes great. Not only that but Justin the owner, takes the time to cater your meals to your specific need. I am one week in and every meal has been great. The chili is outstanding! read more

I cannot begin to describe all the wonderful meals that the RealFuel team is able to put together. Let me tell you, we have dined at some of the best places near and worldwide. Therefore we are used to eating well-prepared meals with fresh ingredients that taste impeccable. So when it came time for our fitness goals, we thought it was going to be eating tasteless food with lack of seasonings and monotonous ingredients. We were ready to brace ourselves for some bland and tasteless meals. But as luck would have it..... We found RealFuel and have never looked back. The RealFuel team is staffed with some amazing chefs. We had our first delivery a few months ago and the food continues to amaze us. The ingredients are fresh and the taste delicious. They have some pretty amazing recipes that are flavorful and yet it's still within our fitness goals. When we first spoke to the team, we told them we were prepared for some bland, flavorless meals. To our surprise they told us that reaching our fitness goals doesn't have to mean tasteless food. We were puzzled but took their words for it. Fast forward several months, and we cannot live without RealFuel's wonderfully tasty and awesome meals. On top of that, the staff from the chef to the fitness consultant to meal delivery associates are all some of the most down to earth and supportive people we have ever worked with. RealFuel helps people achieve their fitness goals. It's not just a business. It's not just any business. It's a business that believes in helping people change their self-esteem and image from within, from the food and nutrition they consume -- and you don't have to sacrifice taste!! Thank you again for all that you do for us folks who want to change ourselves and need help eating clean, fresh and good meals! read more

Words cannot express how happy I (my family) have been with Real Fuel!! Justin is a AMAZING chef , and his staff is absolutely GREAT!! Justin has been cooking for my family for awhile now , I have a Son who is a wrestler and with his meal plan and expertise has helped my son maintain a healthy active lifestyle . I would recommend Real Fuel to anyone who is looking for a meal prep ! You can be assured that Justin and his Crew will cater to your every need ! Thank you , Justin for all you do!!! read more

Justin (the chef) and Cloreece (the assistant) go above and beyond for their clients. If you get tired of a certain type of protein, they'll take care of it. If you still feel hungry after the week's meals, they'll take care of it. Their primary concern is your ability to achieve the best shape of your life. Now this is not for everyone, it's for people who are serious about achieving their goals, but if you're still reading, maybe it is for you. Would recommend 100%. read more

I just wanted to say thank you! I couldn't be happier with product you delivered. Not going to lie, I was a little nervous purchasing 6 months of food w/o trying it first. But you certainly squashed that... Every single meal was phenomenal. I loved everything from the brown rice, veggies, fish, salsa Verde chicken, fajitas, EVERYTHING. So I just wanted to say thank you and I TRUST you. Also congratulations on this business. From one business owner to another, just want to let you know you do a great job and keep it coming! I know you asked to text you 2 times per week so I will start doing that going forward. I will give you my week 1 review below. I received delivery around 10 am on Tuesday so I had 2 meals then. And I had 3 meals each on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Which was perfect set up for the work week as i converted half my office to a kitchen, committed for sure. The portions were on point and the flavor was great on every single meal and I enjoyed the variety too. I def looked forward to the next one each time. So that's all I was eating, the 3 meals per day. If I got a little hungry or was getting late at night I would eat a couple spoonful of peanut butter to curb my appetite. Also a sparking water or a black coffee curbs my appetite too which I mixed in there too. But I felt great energy, I was never lethargic or giving a weak ass effort in the gym, I felt good the whole time and never felt starving. This is what I always wanted, a meal prep delivery service and you nailed it man thank you! As far as gym routine... Working out for the first time since August so I'm sore everywhere as expected... About an hour in wieghts and half hour in cardio at 530am every weekday. I already feel my stomach being tighter and I am confident together, we can reach the goal of hitting 190lbs. Can't wait till Tuesday for my next package! read more

Customer service is excellent and the way they meal plan is great. I have two health issues and I needed to watch what I ate. Cloreece listened toe what I needed and sent options for me to try out. Even though I noted that I wasn't a fan of fish, I was sent one dish. Which changed my mind. The food was fresh, different and delicious. The meat was cooked to perfection, plenty of fresh veggies and little carbs. Thank you so much for the excellent meals and service. read more

Honestly say I can't believe the reviews I have read. This was the worst meal plan and un responsive person to deal with. We ordered and paid in advance for a month. We received the first week and it was just ok. Week two we asked for a few changes and what we received were the exact same meals again We commented on what we didn't like but yet got no response and week 3 got again the same meals with a few pieces of broccoli and asparagus mixed in. By week 4 we threw in the garbage most of the Again similar meals hoping for some new meals on week 5 were even more disappointed to see all the same and asked the driver to return them. Wow. Not one phone call from the owner all 5 weeks or took into consideration our requests of what our likes were. Biggest waste of money.... read more

I am owner of Blackout fight gear and we strongly support Justin at real fuel. Being in the martial arts, boxing, kickboxing and MMA industry for over 20 years. The support is first class and professional at Real fuel. Justin Has perfected his craft and knows in exact detail of what a fighters needs. Keep up the good work, Rod Engberson , OWNER BLACKOUT FIGHT GEAR read more

as a new client, my experience with this company from start to finish was terrible! i could go into all the details such as the missed delivery times, poor packaging/delivery, cracked containers, food arrived with frozen ice inside, unlabeled dishes, etc. but take a look at the pictures and ask yourself if this looks anything like whats advertised on real fuel's site. my family is from the south so good food is a must but eating healthy is a choice. i was hopeful that i could accomplish both with this company... tasty, healthy food but they didn't even come close! read more

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If I could give RealFuel zero stars I would. Luckily for them, they receive a charity star. The pictures posted on this Yelp page were not at all indicative of the actual product received. Even though I had purchased the "Premium" plan I still received an abundance of ground turkey and beans meals which were simply not worthy of the price tag. The turkey chili meals lacked vegetables. Despite my repeated requests to stop delivering these meals, Justin continued to provide them to me each week. It was both disappointing and annoying; a sign that he simply did not care despite the fact that I was paying a $150 a week. During the 5 week period of the service I received steak one time. Shrimp two times. Chicken breast three times. The rest of the meals consisted of ground turkey chili, ground turkey meatballs, fish and enchiladas (green and red; these were the highlights of the package). As a whole, the food quality was poor at best. The shrimp were miniature and definitely farm raised. Oft times the chicken was dry and chewy as if it had been frozen. The enchiladas were my favorite, but they always lacked in portion size (and vegetables). Justin had asked me a series of qualifying questions, such as weight, exercise schedule, etc. at the onset. These questions helped determine the food to be supplied, as well as portion size. I believe he based the portions off my answers. The problem with that is someone double my size can receive double portion size for the same price. Not only is this obnoxious, as I was paying top dollar for what was billed as a quality product, but it is unfair, as I was often hungry. At the end of the day I would not recommend this service unless you are looking to eat flavorless, school cafeteria quality food at a high price point. For the same price you can definitely purchase your own high-quality ingredients and prep double the meals. The convenience factor simply does not justify the cost or quality received. The only convenience here was not having to cook after a busy day, which was nice. read more

After having a horrible experience with another company, we found Real Fuel on Instagram and decided to give them a try. Immediately, we were impressed. Justin was easy to get ahold of and was willing to answer all of my questions- even though it was after normal business hours. We live between 3 different states and have a insane schedule and he was still able to accommodate us. In addition to the scheduling issues, my boyfriend is a VERY picky eater. Real Fuel was able to successfully satisfy with not only on the generous portion size, but taste as well. Another plus is the cost. We have saved switching to Real Fuel (at least $200/month) and have higher quality, fresher food. I would absolutely recommend them if your in the area and prefer to have real people to deal with instead of a large company who doesn't cater to your individual needs. read more

The best if you want results down 41 lbs thanks to Real Fuel for being a part of my journey

Time is money in this day and age. Not everyone has the time or expertise to prepare multiple healthy meals week after week. And because us Americans view convenience as a necessity, highly caloric and heavily processed fast food becomes our "Go-To" that does nothing but deplete our energy and pack on the LBS. This is where Justin, the founder of Real Fuel comes in. Upon contacting him via email, he called me that day to ask what my goals were and particular information that would help him establish a plan that worked for me. After talking for about 30 minutes, I could tell that he was very passionate and truly cared about my success in achieving my weight loss goals. Both my mother and I chose to purchase a monthly plan and received our meals for the week the very next day! The meals were fresh, nutritious, and tasty. Over the next 4 weeks, we had finally tried all the different meals that Real Fuel had to offer and were able to choose which ones we wanted sent to us on a weekly basis. Throughout the few months that we have been customers, Justin has been available to help and make corrections at a moments notice. We have made changes on multiple occasions and they have all gone smoothly and without any hiccups. There have been a couple times where the meals arrived a little late but he was sure to throw in an extra meal for free each time! Not to mention, the meals are surrounded by plenty of ice packs to keep them fresh if you can't get them in the fridge immediately. Fresh, healthy, nutritionally balanced and unbelievably phenomenal tasting meals delivered to your door on a weekly basis, what more could you ask for?!? I no longer have the temptation to grab Jack in the Crack just because I'm tired and don't want to go grocery shopping and cook. I just grab a meal out of the fridge, throw it in the microwave and I'm good to go. I've lost over 15 pounds thus far and look forward to continuing that with Real Fuel! read more

I have been using justin Lyons & his real fuel for 2 years now and the meals are amazing & so flavorful !! And I've lost 8 pounds of fat and am ready to compete I highly recommend them !! read more

I recently started getting meals from Justin. He has been great ! Very good at communicating and gets right back to me and with helping me along my journey. The food is super delish and healthy ! ( I even scrape my plate for the last tastes because it's so yummy !) I've been so happy with my decision to get my meals from him ! read more

Fresh! Convenient! Delicious! I have ordered meal prep delivery meals before but this is by far the BEST. The food is so good that you whisper to yourself, "This can't possibly be healthy", but it is! Even my co-workers are drooling at my meals. The meals are not the only great thing about Real Fuel. Justin was such a great help with understanding my goals, getting my nutritional plan down and finding a pricing and plan cycle that was right for me. That little extra care is worth every penny. Thanks Justin! read more

Justin was referred to me by a colleague who has had success with weight loss on this meal prep service. Justin was responsive to inquiries and very helpful. The deliveries at times ran a bit late, but this was really with the drivers. However, each time this happened, Justin was very quick in locating them and ensured I received my delivery and that the food was fresh. The food is always fresh, tasty, never greasy, and consists of what you should eat and how much you should eat based on your goal with the plan. There isn't any dish I didn't like. After about a week to 10 days I began to feel better (lighter and more energetic and my digestion issues also improved). I had to cancel the plan unfortunately since it would be much more cost effective to prep my own meals at this time. What I appreciate Justin/Real Fuel has done for me is taught me the right foods and right proportion to eat to be healthy. After eating this food you will also tend to be more conscientious about food choices and portion sizes when dining out. I was not hassled when I canceled the plan. I would definitely come back to this plan again and again when it makes financial sense for me (and I do hope to come back soon). I would highly recommend Justin and Real Fuel. Thank you Justin! read more

Real Fuel is on point! Excellent way to go if you want to get the most out of training and working out. Let me first say Justin got back to me asap, when I requested an an estimated price for my meal plan. Excellent food and good business integrity! read more

I am a mover and therefore always on the road. I often times get drive through food for the convenience and because I hate cooking. The physical demands of my job are at times equal to that of competitive athletes. I gave real fuel a try during a hard days work and had clean energy through the night. Justin and his team know what they are talking about and make some damn good food. I recommend the turkey chili. I didn't know what to expect with this type of service. Now that I've tried it, I am impressed and will continue to use it. read more

I called Justin from Real Fuel based on some friends recommendations. I had the best experience. He is very responsive, takes the time to explain everything but more importantly he listens to what you are requesting. His meals are fantastic, my favorite is his turkey meatballs. His shredded chicken is very good as well. The guy delivers on time in these cool bags with dry ice in them and everything is super fresh. I signed up to real fuel for weight loss and I was successful. read more

We have recommended Justin Lyon to many fighters preparing for their events. Justin is a skilled and passionate meal preparation guru with vast knowledge for all competitive athletes and people who strive for a better way of fueling their bodies. The food is delicious and is GMO free, can be Gluten free or even Dairy free. We always highly recommend Real Fuel! read more

Unresponsive, food was okay, not worth the money. No changes were made based on feedback.

Count on Justin Lyon to make it happen once again! Hes food is not only all organic, presented well and tastes great but hes knowledgeable as well you can just tell him your goals and what youre trying to achieve and he will build your diet around that! Keep it coming J read more

Food is fuel and the people involved with Real Foods know how to help you get the most out of the eating experience. Short term and long term. read more

I had brain surgery on April 21st. Before my surgery, I was looking for a food service that would deliver meals because I would not be able cook for myself after surgery. All I could find were unhealthy options. Luckily I found Justin. Justin talked to doctors, did research and planned meals for me that would facilitate my healing . The meals were incredibly tasty as well. Justin was very professional and reliable. It was such a relief to know that I would have healthy meals to eat and all I had to do was pull them out of my fridge. I would not have gotten through my surgery and recovery without Justin's healthy meals. I am forever grateful. read more

Justin's food is an instrumental part of my success journey from being 120lbs to 88lbs and ready for IFBB Bikini show in July. He manage a team with great working ethics, very responsible and great follow up skills with every meal plan changes when I was close to my show. He is so passionate of his work ; there you will see every time you look inside his meal. Presentation is my number one on the list; and the correct amount of nutrition must be right for each meal. Justin delivered all that and more by understanding how important my show means to me. I can't thanks him and his wife enough: they show up at night to drop off fresh food due to my crazy job schedule plus gym was in the way, but yet they understand how important these meals mean for my show. The quality of the food you are purchasing is very important. His food was never moldy or in wrong consistency . So you never have to worry of pest damage, abnormal smell or color turn when it come to RealFuel service ...I highly recommend Justin if you are seeking for convenience food preparation to your door or maybe you are just someone seeking variety, flavor, and a healthy alternative. Call Justin he will take that cooking and preparation meals off your hand so less stress for you. read more

Real Fuel is beyond amazing! First my husband is a pro MMA fighter and probably the pickiest and healthiest eater around. I usually have to prepare all of his meals because of how hard he is to please! Well let me tell you that Real Fuel came along and was the answer to my prayers! I work full time and school so it was very hard to need my husbands demands and thankfully that is where Real Fuel came in to help! The food was delivered fresh and tasted like a five star restaurant! It was far better than I could ever cook! The fish was wonderful and his quinoa was out of this world! He also made the exact proportions to get my husband to perform at his best. Justin understands what nutrition means to an athlete. In my opinion he is a guru at what he does because nutrition is the most important element to an athlete. Seriously I wish he would open up a school and teach what he does....it is that amazing! read more

Great deals for great food. Makes it easy to come home and have my meals ready and waiting for me with no prep. They are very flexible you can tell them exactly how you want your meals or let them surprise you. Great for portion control. They ship twice a week for me. read more

I had a baby last year and needed help keeping my eating on track so that I could lose the baby weight. I have been getting meals from Justin for the last couple of weeks and his service is awesome! Justin is super responsive, proactively follows up with me, and is very easy to work with. The food not only meets my particular macros (protein/fat/carbs), but it tastes AMAZING too! I'm so glad I found Real Fuel! read more

Justin and his team are amazing! They cater to all your needs and really are available to their clients at anytime! The food is amazing and doesn't even taste like your dieting! Great variety of meals and open to changes at anytime from their clients. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

Real Fuel is the Real Deal! I've been eating Real Fuel's meals for exactly a month and I must say I am happy with the results. I easily went from 246lbs down to 233lbs. This is with eating Justin's tasty meals and moderate workouts 2-3 times a week. Work has been so busy that I haven't been hitting the gym as much as I'd like but the Real Fuel meals have helped me tremendously in eating clean and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It also takes the stress and pressure out of having to plan meals, cook and clean up after for people with busy schedules. Justin and his team check in on my progress and ask if I'd like them to change anything up to help keep the meals interesting and far from boring, which is great. I just re-upped their service for another month and I look forward to continuing to use their service. Thank you to Justin and his team so glad the Bay Area has this! I definitely recommend anyone in the Bay Area to check out this meal prep, I've tried a couple of others and this hands down is the best! read more