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Hello Fresh/Lions Prep

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CeeChynaa · 02/11/2023 21:36

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I order takeaways WAY too often and as I’m on my fitness journey, I’d really like to eat better. I have binge eating disorder so won’t be counting calories as life gets difficult when I start to restrict foods. I would like to eat healthier meals on a day to day basis and I thought maybe starting with something like Hello Fresh may be a good idea.

I looked into Lions Prep and I think I’d like the meals they provide but I want to stop being lazy and actually start cooking. Anyone can chuck a meal in the microwave so maybe it’s better for me to start with Hello Fresh and follow the recipes. For those that use these sorts of services, how have you found it? Is it worth the money or do you think it’s a faff? Interested to hear views, thank you!

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FiftynFooked · 02/11/2023 22:41

I love HF! Takes all of the brain power out of meal planning. Not sure why people are complaining about the plastic waste? Most of the packaging can be recycled and I have way less food waste. Plus the variety is great.

justanothermanicmonday1 · 02/11/2023 22:37

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NaturalStudy · 02/11/2023 22:37

Agree Hello Fresh is tasy and easy to follow, but does get a bit samey (especially the veggie meals) and the packaging waste is awful. We usually do a couple of weeks for a change/to get a few new recipe ideas and then cancel for 6 weeks etc. I'd definitely give it a go OP.

Iwuzayung · 02/11/2023 22:30

Never heard of lions prep but fairly regular user of Hello Fresh and Gousto.

I like trying new recipes, knowing you have all the bits and not having to weigh stuff.

I don't like the plastic waste, the recipes get a bit samey after a while and I get out of rhythm of getting food for other meals and household supplies when the evening meals are sorted.

So it's a mix. Def more expensive but not stupidly more. Might do it again soon actually. I usually cook from scratch anyway but the recipes are straight forward and have only had a couple out of 100s that haven't been tasty.

Id advise selecting your recipes rather than letting them choose for you.

verylongusername · 02/11/2023 22:29

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