First, the delivery went great and the meals were pretty good. However, order #2 is not so good. They charged me for the meals on 12/19 as of today 12/27 no meals and no tracking #. The AI chat tool is useless and just an excuse not to pay for live support. You can call but you will not get a live person, just a voicemail. I left a message and 24hrs later I am still waiting for a call back. At least when I used Factor I could call and actually speak to someone. May consider going back read more

Top Five Reasons Why I Adore Muscle Up Meals, especially, for my 1500 calories per day: 1. Nutrition Content and Container Sizes. It allows me to specifically pick the low carb meals that I want and/or be able to compare and contrast the various calories between Balanced, Keto, Low Carb and Vegetarian meals. The containers also come in four sizes: Small (4oz), Medium (5oz), Large (6oz) and Extra Large (8oz), so that you can gauge how much food you might need (I'm good w/the Medium Sizes). If you're not sure, you can also contact Muscle Up Meals. Best of all, I can easily enter the information into MyFitnessPal app. 2. The meals are affordable, which allows me to alternate between breakfast and lunch. 3. There's no commitment - I'm not forced into a packaged meal/subscription. I can do a la carte style and choose whichever meals to fit my nutrition goals. 4. The meal deliveries are promised w/in time frame and are packaged neatly and tightly. 5. (Saving the best for last), the Owner - Adam Karapetyan. He went from "Obese to Muscle Beast in 14 months, losing over 200lbs!" Partnering up w/Executive Chef Jesse Munk (who also lost 60lbs), "Each meal is prepared to be 5 Star Delicious as well as precisely weighed and measured to ensure each meal provides the optimum nutrition to help you reach your fitness goals." Proof is definitely in the pudding (pun intended, hehe!). Meal Deliveries: Sundays (between 6pm to 12am midnight) and Mondays (between 10am to 6pm). There's no specific time on when they will deliver. However, you will receive a text notification on your driver's Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA). It will also include the driver's name, and the car's make, model and license plate (in case you're at home to receive the delivery and want to make sure it is actually them). If you're not home, the meals come in an insulated bag w/cooling gel packs (lasting up to 15 hours) to keep your food fresh. Deadline to Order: Friday by Noon. However, if you miss the deadline, you can always contact them. Examples of my first breakfast and lunch entrees w/Muscle Up Meals: Breakfast Items: 1. Low Carb - Breakfast Tacos served w/green salsa verde. 2. Low Carb - Eggwhite Breakfast Tacos served w/green salsa verde. Both versions were delicious, extremely satisfying and kept me energized throughout my mornings at work. The lean ground turkey meat, scrambled eggs/eggwhite were seasoned perfectly w/out tasting too salty or bland. The cauliflower tortillas were fluffy, hearty and tasty. I tossed both the green salsa verde since they were too spicy for me and the breakfast tacos were satisfying w/o it. Lunch Entrees 1. Balanced - Blackened Chicken served w/cauliflower and grain rice. Extremely good! Bummer, they didn't have it for this next week's order. The chicken breast was tender and juicy, while the cauliflower was crunchy and grained rice was nicely cooked. 2. Low Carb - Turkey Meatloaf served w/broccoli florets and grain rice. The turkey meatloaf was good but tasted a bit too mushy for me. Whereas the broccoli florets and grain rice were perfectly cooked and filling. I may try out the Balanced or Keto version at some point. 3. Low Carb - Chicken Tenders (2pcs) Plate served w/a chipotle sauce, roasted Brussel sprouts and cauliflower rice. The chicken tenders were hearty w/a little bit of heat to them. The chipotle sauce was too spicy for me. The roasted Brussel sprouts were a bit al-dente, but I still dig it. The cauliflower rice was also tasty, a little bit of heated kick (still edible). 4. Low Carb - Chicken and Cauliflower Rice. My last and simplest meal for the week, which was tender, moist and flavorful. Overall, I highly recommend Muscle Up Meals. I will definitely continue w/them and have already ordered my second batch of food! (Stayed tuned, I'll continue posting pics of new meals). read more

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Was good. Until over $200 of food didn't arrive. So I cancelled the next $200 order of food. And requested refunds on both. Multiple emails went unanswered. Phone number out of service. Too many other choices and competitors in Los Angeles for a company to operate like this. Here's a photo of my last two orders -- read more

Okay, ONE WORD ((AMAZING)) Now with that said mouth watering food !! Promt and clean eating in detail! Service has never skipped a beat !!! I was slightly sad that even small buainess's need breaks as well I am super appreciative that muscle up meals notified me that their service would be on hold for a small moment. Now my most favorite meal is the almond crusted chicken tenders !! Yass!!! Absolute one of my faves !!! No need to look else where !!! Love this company and the owner !!! Thanks for keeping me healthy !!! Happy New Year to you and your amazing team ! As a Corporate Chef eating healthy !! This is my haven!!! Keep healthy food tasty !! read more

Muscle Up Meals - Food Delivery Services Near Me - Pasadena, California

Wow. All I can say is that I knew that the food would be good because the customer service is awesome. Adam was amazing. Like Apple and Amazon you're product is only as good as your customer Service. Ive done the gourmet gucci but over priced food delivery services, I wanted to try Keto and with the help of Google and a few hours of my time for research I was able to look at all delivery options / reviews from various companies that provide Keto food delivery service in LA. I KNOW I made the best choice, hope these guys blow up. I'll refer them to my friends! Re- the pic, I ate some of the broccoli before the pic. read more

Muscle Up Meals - Food Delivery Services Near Me - Pasadena, California

Highly impressed! A friend and I are in town for a few weeks and both like to eat clean. We found this place though goodie searching and I am so glad we did! Th food is amazing. Great quality. Macros are perfect, and nothing is boring or bland! Delivery was right on time as well. And their packaging and presentation was great. If lived local I would for sure be a repeat customer. Thanks guys! read more

Just had my first meal the turkey bolognese omg it was so delicious. It's not much to look at its the simple z meals in lo carb but I just can't get over how well it tastes. I can't wait to have the other meals I got. Adam is also very responsive if you have questions about your order and the food. read more

Really love this outfit. We've tried another meal delivery service and prefer this one. Like, you want to eat healthy, but not resent eating the food, you know? They do a really good job here of keeping the menu enticing and updated, too. Adam, the owner, is a real standup guy (met him once as he was making a delivery, as he seems to prefer to do himself [how's that for service?], always standing behind his product and promises. A+++ job. Will continue to order. read more

On my second week with them. Really impressed with them so far. A few of the things that I'm digging: 1) you can pick portion size - female, male etc. I tried another service and they didn't have that option so my husband had to eat a second dinner to feel full 2) food is super tasty! I was unimpressed with the other service I tried - just not very good. This one is yummy. I've liked all the meals. The veggies are hardy (green beans, yams) so I froze one as I ordered too many, and it still tasted fine after unfreezing. 3) the price is competitive. It's more than some services, but for what you get I say it's worth it. About $15 per meal. Some services are double, so I won't use them. I plan to try a few other services and rotate them, happy customer here! read more

I am so happy with the quality , taste , and menu , and the customer service . I am a foodie , and love to cook , and these were just as good as home meal prep . The price is more than reasonable and I honestly got to much food for myself to eat because the low carb meals were still so satisfying. When dieting I was feeling deprived but with this meal plan , I feel so satisfied and I am reducing my waistline . The sea bass , the salmon , the satay , the chicken , and ribeye were delicious . read more

Love it . Pretty great fulling food at a reasonable price Love that they deliver. Anytime I have a issue or question, Adam is always extremely helpful Only downside is wish they had more variety of meals or else I would be ordering every week. The meals I always get are Southwest Salad, chicken satay, steak mash potatoes, Chile verde, breakfast burrito & oatmeals‍ either the other stuff is too expensive or too odd for me to try. I think I order twice a month from them. read more

Hands down one of the best meal preps I was so grateful to being recommended by my manager!! The food is flavorful and not boring. Usually when I thought eating healthy, I'd think plain and boring, but this company is a mind changer! The owner had a fabulous weight loss transformation with the help of these very meals and I've never been so motivated and inspired to eat and live healthier. Huge applause for this man doing it all on his own and staying dedicated. He is very responsive and courteous to your needs or concerns. There are different meal plans to fit your dietary needs; definitely worth a try, I APPROVE AND RECOMMEND! read more

What I really value with Muscle Up Meals is their priority in customer satisfaction. I would highly recommend the Tri-tip steak and the chicken satay. They're very generous in their portions. What was really great for me was that they were able to deliver my meal at the last minute. It was slightly inconvenient for them, but I'm grateful they were able to honor my request. Also, be sure to let them know if you have any ingredient concerns or allergies. They're more than willing to accommodate any special requests! read more

I am one of those people that just loves food and doesn't plan his everyday meal because--I live on a foodie whim! I love to eat out at different places and eating at home is a rarity. My job basically demand for this lifestyle (I on the road the entire day). So, when I got to try Adam's Muscle- Up Meals Prep Service, I was a bit skeptical/unenthusiastic. Well, let me tell you something my fellow Yelp Community, the meals I have tried blew me out of the ball park. They have been DE-LI-CIOUS! I tried the Cajun Salmon, The Tri-Tip (my personal favorite), the Tilapia (generally my least favorite type of fish), even the oatmeal--I hate oatmeal! They were ALL fantastic (even the oats), flavorful and, most shockingly, filling. I was filled for hours on after eating each one of these aforementioned plates. The key to these meals is the food combination along with spices. Adam infuses appropriate spices with each food group (protein, major carb, to veggie side) and that with the minimal use of oils makes the taste skyrocket. I dream of my next tri-tip meal. DREAM about it. I have ordered two rounds of his "five meal "service option. Adam is very flexible when it comes to alternating what meal types you get (I ordered one breakfast, two lunches and two dinners both times around). The price, $69, is fairly reasonable considering that unlike other meal preps out there, this one has heart, soul, and thought put into them. I highly recommend this service to any foodie looking to maintain their weight, lose some inches around the waist, or just someone on the go who doesn't want to sacrifice taste over looking great! read more

This service is the real deal! I just finished my first week eating from muscle up meals and couldn't be happier. I ordered 10 random meals and have enjoyed everyone of them. The meals are healthy, clean, portion controlled and with lots of flavor. I'm a gym rat and this service allows me to eat healthy and have a variety of options. They even deliver to my door on Sunday night for the week ahead! There is no commitment for this service so I can order as I need. This is a great service for those of us that want to eat healthy but don't have time to spend hours in the kitchen prepping. I highly recommend! read more

I have a tough work schedule where it makes it beyond difficult to continue to eat clean. I found Muscle Up Meals through my trainer at a time where my meal prep was non existent due to lack of time. I was hesitant at first but the meals are delicious and I have been continuously ordering for the past few weeks! My favorites are the chicken satay and the wraps!! The spices they put in the food are super tasty ! Definitely worth a try! The great thing is that Adam is very flexible to work with your specific diet and budget needs! He is also very involved to make sure you're enjoying the food and the service! read more

It's so sad because this company has a lot going for it, but their basic drawbacks keep them from being great. I've tried many different meal delivery companies and I do prefer MuscleUpMeals out of them all but there are still some significant down sides. First, the good: 1. Their food is always delicious. I haven't had such delicious meals from a delivery plan. 2. They are the only company in Los Angeles that I can find that will offer vegetarian/vegan and keto at the same time. 3. They have no-nonsense straight-forward ordering and no subscription nonsense. Just order the meals you want. 4. Out of about 5 different companies I've tried, this company has the least amount of shipping/packaging waste, which is a REALLY big deal. Now here's the bad news: 1. The meals are INCREDIBLY OVERPRICED at an average of $15 per meal. That's one meal for 1 person. And you get a tiny little meal, not something like you'd get for the same $ in a restaurant. This price wouldn't be so bad if they didn't charge another $15 for shipping. I completely get that they are shopping and cooking for me and the overhead involved in meal prep, but... 2. They skimp on the important stuff. Primarily meat or other proteins. We had "broccoli beef" the other night and literally had 2 strips of fajita meat in it, a TON of cauliflower rice, and a broccoli. This is an ongoing problem, not just an isolated incident. They definitely weigh their ratios to cheap out, which is terrible considering their price. If they are going to charge a solid $5-7 MORE than the competition, they need to make sure it is worth it. 3. They charge and additional $15 for shipping. A whole $15 on top of the exorbitant meal prices. 4. To further cut costs they cross-pollinate their meals. For example their broccoli beef, beef bulgogi and beef fajitas just all use the same meat. There's no difference, and this was most disappointing with the beef bulgogi which is not at all supposed to be like fajitas nor does it resemble the photos on their website. 5. ...which leads me to the next thing: They are really badly guilty of false advertising. They use unrelated stock photos of foods on their website menu, that don't even show anything remotely similar to what you actually get. They need to make sure the food at least is recognizable. (I'm looking at you again Bulgogi Beef!) I really want to continue buying meals from this company, but they have way too many drawbacks that need to be fixed first, primarily value. read more

I lost 50 pounds in just a few months! Two words describe this businesses: life changing! I was a little hesitant at first to start a healthy eating plan because I loved and was used to the food I was eating. After hearing good things from friends I finally decided to give it a try and let me tell you it was the best decision I've made, I couldn't believe how tasty this food is, it doesn't taste like health food at all, I'm still shocked to say a lot of it taste even better than what I used to Eat. I'm so grateful that this company exists and I can't wait to get my meals every week. My favorite items are the chicken satay and the almond protein balls as well as the turkey meatloaf and the tri tip steak. Top two favs are definitely the satay and the almond balls though and their quinoa sweet potatoes and broccoli salad are my favorite sides. read more

My first order was made on Dec 15, 10 assorted meals for $140. I got everything on Monday Dec 17 as ordered. The food was fine, they were good and the portion was fine but felt some of the meals were way too salty (namely the lamb and the meatloaf). Decided to order a 2nd batch on Dec 20 (went with mostly lighter meals this time), to be delivered on Dec 23 (Sunday) between the hours of 8pm -12am. The food was never delivered, no text messages, no e-mails explaining why. Since no one communicated to me about the status of my order, I started following up on the order Dec 26, asking for a refund and why my order wasn't delivered. No response. Fine, I thought it might be due to a holiday, even though nowhere on the website did it indicate that the company was on holiday, in fact, next to the e-mail address, it said that "e-mails are checked frequently" on the website. Followed up again on Dec 27, nothing. During this time, I called my bank refuting this charge. Followed up again on Dec 30, letting them know that I have asked my credit card company to refute this charge and I will be leaving a negative review on Yelp, and what do you know, got a response right away! The response that I got was unsatisfactory. First, Adam (owner) explained that he was away on holiday, and thought someone had taken care of my request for refund and that he was having IT issues (He showed me text exchanges and e-mails explaining the IT issue as the reason why no one got back to me about the refund) but nope, that's not what I was really asking about. I was actually asking why my order was never delivered on Dec 23 when it specifically said a delivery date of Dec 23. Several iterations of the response were given, one of them was "the order system has since been upgraded so that it knows when they will be away on holiday", "he has told several clients that he will be out of town, but maybe didn't tell me". Sometimes, I feel like its just easier to own up to your mistake and none of that was done here. Listen, I am all about supporting small businesses and mindful about people needing time off during the holiday. But not fulfilling an order is not OK for a small business, especially in a competitive space such as meal deliveries when clients have many options. What I do have a gripe about, is that nowhere on the website, did it indicate that it was on holiday and that there was an order/delivery cut off time, had there been, I wouldn't have placed the order! In fact, the week of Dec 17, I kept getting reminder e-mails about re-ordering! So clearly, their IT was on point about the sales portion of the business, but perhaps they need to work on the execution. Full disclosure, Adam (owner) did offer me a full refund and some free meals going forward. I have spent way too much time on this order already (I stayed up waiting for my meals to be delivered on Dec 23 as I go to bed early Sunday nights, plus time corresponding, calling my bank, etc). Mistakes happen, but the whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth, I will be taking my business elsewhere. read more

Reliable, tasty and you feel good being on their program. A lot of thought goes into the meals and you will have great energy without being hungry. The only suggestion I have is to use less tomato in the recipes. It is too heavy on the use of tomato sauce. Maybe try other spices -- pesto?? Basil is easy to grow and more green would be welcome. Happy to pay more for less tomatoes. I would literary stay on this forever if you had more diverse spices. Thanks for listening and grateful for the work you've done--love the egg cupcakes for breakfast and the zucchini noodles. More greens please and less red. :) read more

Thank you so much Muscle Up Meals! Every single meal we have ordered, breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner have been fantastic. Our son is going through the Sheriff's Academy and he has had other recruits comment on how great his food looks every day. Looking forward to accomplishing all of our fitness goals, Spartans and Marathons in 2020 fueled by Muscle Up Meals. read more

The food and service is wonderful. I was originally having the balance meals but recently began Keto and the food is so delicious. I love that they have such a variety from balanced, Keto, Vega, etc. I always order the almond crusted chicken tenders because they are so tender, with great flavor and the sauce is spicy and perfect. It is also easy for me to eat since sometimes I only have a few minutes between my clients. The owner Adam is so involved and answers all texts and emails. One time I received the wrong order (only happened once) and I left an email... within a 1/2 hour Adam text me to help make it right. I told him I was surprised to hear from him and he said his priority are his clients. I was very impressed by his concern and All business owners should be as conscientious as Adam. The prices are fair and so helps me when I can't cook and keeps me eating healthy. You will not be disappointed in the food and the delivery. read more

I have been with muscle up meals for 3 weeks now and have lost 7 lbs. The food is sooo delicious - def your restaurant grade food at a fraction of the cost. I was worried that I would go hungry with 4oz of protein but I was wrong. The food kept me satisfied until my next meal. Adam takes pride in what he does and it shows in the products! He is very responsive to questions and inquiries over text and he gives tips for delicious breakfast. Definitely your go to company when you are too busy prepping meals but want to make sure you stay within your calorie intake. read more

The best in the business. The app makes this meal delivery service quick and easy for someone like me who is always on the go and travels frequently. I would highly recommend to my friends and family read more

Muscle Up Meals - Food Delivery Services Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great service, delicious meals, and portion controlled so my diet never gets out of hand. Love it!

My wife and I work long hours. My wife gets up at 4am, drives 65 mikes each way to work and back, gets home by 6:30pm and I have a plumbing business. That doesn't leave much time for us to cook, specially cook healthy. If you don't know Adam, you should know that if it's anyone that knows how to eat healthy..it's him. The food that Muscle up meals makes is the same diet he used to lose his 100 plus pounds. I'm sure he ate other foods as well but to know that we are getting a lot of the same meals he was eating is assuring. The meals he serves is all organic and well balanced meals. The best part of it all is IT TASTES SO GOOD! I love the turkey meatloaf, the southwest chicken wrap and the chicken Satay. I was expecting it to be bland because it's healthy but was I wrong. Another great thing about it is they deliver to your doorstep. The food is in a quality microwaveable and reusable trays. Pop them in the microwave for about 2 minutes and their ready to eat. Good job to Muscle Up Meals. read more

I have been using their Keto meals now for two weeks. The food is great! Adam has been wonderful to work with and very responsive to all my questions and requests. I will continue to use them and recommend t all my friends. read more

These meals are sooo good! They help me with building and muscle and taste amazing. I'm a personal trainer so my macros have to on point and I love how it has all that. read more

I found this company through Groupon and decided to give them a try. Their customer service is really good, quick, and they respond customized to your needs (unlike other companies that give general blanket replies). Adam, the founder, is very personable and must never sleep because he was answering my texts at all hours! The food was delivered on time, as promised, with a follow up text to ask if everything was alright. That's great service! The food was very yummy and portioned. I especially like the tacos (one item I wish hadn't been portioned, lol) and the quinoa chicken. read more

I have been doing keto since august and started ordering from muscle up back in September. Food is delicious! And great customer services and deliveries. My favorites are chicken Parmesan, orange chicken, carne asada plate and quesadillas! Keep supporting local small business read more

After working out regularly with a trainer for over a year and not seeing my weight drop, it was time to revisit my diet. I started the first two weeks with the Ketogenic meals, but after that just switched to the regular meals which are low carb and well balanced. I lost 22 lbs of fat in about 4 months. This was a game changer! The service is super convenient. Food for the week is delivered Sunday night, and then I'm set for lunch and dinner for the week. My busy job is sometimes challenging to find time for lunch -- not anymore when I have my lunch already prepared and simply need to reheat. The service has been great. Adam is incredibly accommodating. The menu has grown to provide lots of great options so that I don't eat the same thing more than once a week. The food is tasty. It is now easy to eat more fish. Give it a try! Change your life! read more

I'd give them zero stars if I could. Don't waste your time or money with these guys. We were customers for a full year and experienced time after time that they do not care about anything but your charge card. When they delivered to an incorrect address after our numerous attempts days in advance to change the delivery address, I called and Adam, the owner (the one with the photoshopped pecks on the website lol) and he pretended to accidentally hang up on me and then wouldn't pick up my calls. Never got our order nor did they send a replacement. No calls. No apology. Nothing. Not smart. To make this right he would have had to replace the order which would have cost him $200 but, instead, he lost out on $800 + income/month from this customer. The number on their website appears to be out of service and, apparently, they never look at emails. All around cheesy company. Glad we found another delivery service that's solid. read more

What can I say, yumm yumm and yumm.. if you are looking for a meal prep company with integrity , value and taste this is it!!!

One of the best meal-prep companies I've tried! Each meal came nicely packaged in convenient and easy to store containers. The meals are very well seasoned, adequately portioned and reheated very well as to keep moist and not dry out. To top it off the owner is very involved in his company and seems to have a true passion for the fitness/wellness community. Definitely recommend! read more

Ive tried so many meal delivery services and this one has the best tasting food - hands down!! I have yet to try all the different ones I received but so far the steak and egg burrito and blackend salmon are off the chain!! Portions are large too so i am able to eat enough and then save some for later when its time for a snack. Its so nice to be able to eat these and know I am not putting anything bad into my body and also not have to track calories etc to help me achieve my weight loss goals. I feel like I am being set up to succeed with these meals and look forward to seeing my body transform as a result of eating healthy (and obviously working out too!! ) read more

Muscle Up Meals are amazing! Makes it easy to stay on course with your diet, and delivery is quick! I would highly recommend this service to anyone that has a tough time sticking with a diet because of meal prep! Thank you Muscle Up! read more

I bought my meals on a groupon and didn't realize there was a delivery radius and I was outside if it. But Adam was very flexible and still delivered to me. The delivery fee is definitely worth it! All of the meals were great, much better than I expected! My favorite was the chicken satay. I also loved the pita casserole with turkey bacon. Great customer service and great meals to match!! read more

Muscle Up Meals - Got my delivery tonight. Wow looks great! I almost ate one before bed thanks so much for the flexibility and great customer service! - Food Delivery Services Near Me - Pasadena, California

From time to time we all receive service that goes above and beyond what would be described as 5 stars. These experienced don't happen as often as we would like, but they are always appreciated. Adam has remained consistent with his impeccable service since day one! I ran into Muscle Up Meals and met Adam for the first time last year. I have literally had a perfect experience so far. Initially, I was very impressed with the presentation of the meals, as I am sure you are as well. Upon speaking to Adam and learning so much from our initial conversation, I knew that I was going to be a customer. If you think the food looks good, wait until you taste it! I have partaken in several different meal prep programs, some local and some nationwide; Muscle Up Meals is on its own level. There is no reason to have cheat meals, you'd be downsizing in taste! If you are considering jumping on board, do it! If you are tired of your tasteless boring meals, move on! If you want delicious, healthy, well proportioned meals from different culinary backgrounds, look no further! Muscle Up! read more

Found simple nutrition after trying another company and not being impressed. The food is slightly more expensive, but the quality and quantity makes it worth it! I'm in grad school so I was looking for a way to eat healthy that doesn't require me spending time cooking every night. The food is delicious and I love that you can choose your own protein, carb, and vegetable. I'm a picky eater so I like ensuring I'll eat what I order! I would definitely recommend this place! The owner Adam is also super nice and helpful! read more

This is going to be my 3rd week ordering from Simple Nutrition. I'm extremely pleased with the quality and flavor of their meals. The flavor for one is amazing each bite is delicious and the meals stay nice and fresh all week long. Adam goes the extra mile to make sure his clients are satisfied with their purchase. This says a lot about the integrity of his business. I find myself getting full halfway through the meal which is great because I am eating just the right amount for my body size. I order both lunch and dinner and find it so convenient to have healthy meals prepped and ready to enjoy. If you are someone who is looking to change your eating habits and kick start your results I highly suggest ordering from Simple Nutrition. They have definitely gained a weekly customer! Thanks :) read more