Real Appeal

Clinked a link through insurance, did a survey, did not sign up for anything and they charged insurance $165…for nothing! They said that since I filled out the questions they are entitled to payment even though nothing was done on their end. Total scam and seems like misappropriation of insurance funds.

All over the resources they give you it says to contact your coach if you have questions. When you do they send back scripted answers that don't help or even answer the questions. It's all very generic and info I could find on the site myself, I messaged my coach because I wanted more help but clearly got an answer she pulled from a list she's been given. So glad I'm not paying for this as the only beneficial tool I've gotten is the dvds

I've been on this program for two years (two cycles) and have benefitted. There's lots of good information. Some of it may seem basic but using it in the correct context - for example, how to stay on track, problem solving, etc. - is truly helpful. I've had many different coaches, both the ones assigned to me and ones I've had on make-up sessions and, to me, the best coach of all is Sean. Whatever you need to do to rearrange your schedule to be on his sessions, it's worth it! Staying conscious, learning to avoid self-criticism and to replace it with compassion and understanding, is so valuable! Give it a try!

I started Real Appeal about 8 years ago as it was a program our health insurance provider offered through my place of employment. What I've enjoyed the most are the workouts because of the stages they are in. Disc 1 is lowest level of cardio and strength, Disc 2 is slightly more challenging for both cardio and strength, and so on. It goes to Level 5. They are by far, the most consistent workouts I've followed because of the moves. They are so efficient and I always feel like I've made a difference with every workout. Thank you Real Appeal workout peeps!

After giving ALL of my personal information, the last questions ask my height, weight, and if I had diabetes. Then, based on those (I am overweight and have diabetes), they decided I am not qualified for their program based on my BMI.

Wasted several minutes of my time. I better not start getting calls and emails now as they share my private information. I gave a special e-mail I use for things like this, so it will be obvious if they do this. Gleaning info and not providing a real service is poor business practices.

Waste of time. Inane videos with super skinny actors who overact. Coaches are clueless - all prescribed responses like a chat bot. Program has no structure. Support gives non-answer answers. This is a business that exists solely to bill insurance companies a ridiculous amount of fees.

Are you kidding me? Remedial information at BEST... for someone who has NEVER used any diet plan or considered losing weight or eating healthy. Forget setting up a coaching session! They want to know what you want to discuss in advance so they can 'prepare" - NOPE, they want to reply and tell you to look here and there on the app and what week they addressed those topics. Not discuss your needs individually. I don't believe these people are trained on anything specific beyond being little cheerleader's to motivate you to stay on plan. WHAT A JOKE! Lost over 100lbs on my own over 10yrs ago and have kept it off, just looking for more information to tone up and get a last little bit off and these people don't want to hear about it at all. Disappointing to say the least.

The group sessions were OK for a while and gave me good eating basics, They set me a wonderful food scale and a scale for my weight that has been very helpful. The app to track what I ate was great! My favorite thing they sent me is the workout DVDs. I do a cardio or strength workout almost every day. In 11 months I lost 40 lbs! I still track my calories using a different app since I no longer belong to real appeal. The tools they sent and helped me get on the right track was a God sent! I am a 66 year old woman in the best shape I have been in in 25 years! I went from a size 14 to a size 8. I will continue to work out and track my food from now on, I have a whole new wardrobe!

I competed the program as required in order to earn wellness points from my employer. Ther requirement is "complete the program". My RealAppeal profile states "program completed". The company refuses to report that I have completed it because there were only seven sessions in this calendar year and they say I need nine. Their only solution is to repeat the program. Unacceptable!

Because I had gotten a kit 5 yrs ago they didn't send me one this time even though *MY INSURANCE PAYS* them. I didn't finish the program the first time bc insurance changed on me. How am I supposed to keep up with everyone else who were provided the materials? Not setting me up for success. Nice coaches but something wrong with company. Waste of my time and insurance money.

Excellent support through weekly coaching meetings and one-on-one sessions when needed. Easy to use online tracking tools for logging activity and food. Weekly goal setting. Outstanding progressive exercise program including cardio, strength training and flexibility. Program came with a blender, a food scale, a scale for monitoring weight, exercise DVDs (I use the online option), a strength training band, and booklets regarding food and exercise. My insurance company paid for Real Appeal. I am so grateful for the changes in my health!

This program is really helping me focus on why I eat the way I do and eat better and lose weight! They are with me every step of the way. You are accountable for the way you eat. They help with providing healthy strategies on losing weight the correct way and where you are not hungry. You learn tracking, exercise, recipes, and the weekly coaching is great! It's a mindset. This is not a rushed program it's nice and easy at your own pace. They provide all the support. I even received a blender, a food scale, and a weight scale, exercise and recipe books, exercise DVDs, and a fitness rope. They are here for you!

After floating from diet plan to diet plan and losing only hope am very happy so far with Real Appeal. It puts the power in your hands and gives great tools to steer you straight. I was lucky with no weight problems for most of my life - naturally just a skinny sort until I wasn't. So I never learned to eat in moderation. This gives you tools to eat with a mindfulness. I haven't been starving myself which is what. Dreaded about dieting - that feeling of perpetual hunger. I don't have that at all. I'm eating plenty but not eating excessively and the pounds are coming off. Real Appeal also helped me to change my perspective on exercise to eliminate chore mentality and view it as ‘ me time' and to think about what I enjoy doing. I'm starting to see a difference. I look forward to continuing on snd am excited to look ahead to where I'll be when my program is over. I think when I'm through with the program I'll have all the necessary tools uo keep up the good work snd not slide back.

I guess it's probably okay for the under 40 crowd. No support, boring sessions. Coaches are all very young, and that's fine, but things change a bit in your late forties (the little girls who coach on Real Appeal just don't get it). Count calories (track your food), exercise, and don't pig out on sweets. That's the plan. Don't expect support. Some free swag, but that's about it. Oh, there's a "north of 50" person on the free workout DVDs. Male. Wonderful. Because the same metabolic/hormonal things happen for men and women, right? So I'm sure my results will closely match those of a "north of 50" year old male. Could Real Appeal not find a female over the age of 25?

If you need this poorly structured program, then it probably won't work long term for you.
Each week you have a 30 minute class where the coach asks the most basic questions for 5 minutes, followed by a 20 minute video and 5 minute follow up.
If you have a problem, customer service really isn't very helpful.
Don't misunderstand me, they are all super friendly, But...
If you use an app like Myfitnesspal to track your food and follow basic common sense you will succeed, but there is little motivation after your class and coaches are careful not to give any advice outside of their script
Hope this helps just one person and saves you your most valuable resource--TIME

I'm in week 12 of the real appeal program and It's been very helpful for me. I've lost 30 lbs and feel great! I use all the tools the program is providing and am learning a lot about living a healthier, more active life. There are a lot of negative reviews and the only one I agree with is the new platform. It doesn't have all the features the old platform had and I'm not sure why they've downgraded so I use MyFitnessPal more. Other than that I'm pretty satisfied so far. Hopefully this will continue to help me through my fitness goals.

Their Dashboard is a joke - no way to trend calorie intake, calories burnt, net calorie intake etc.
If your step tracker app or device is not compatible with theirs, can't enter your steps manually
1/2 hour weekly coaching sessions are mostly a prerecorded video with the coach giving the most basic tips for 5-10 min.
Called the CS about the deficiencies in the dashboard. He said, if there's an app that works for you, use it! Way to sell it...