Real AppealReviews 46

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.

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!

As someone who has struggled with multiple eating disorders and is working with an ACTUAL coach to try to sort out my issues around food, THIS STUFF IS DANGEROUS. Everything they encouraged in the coaching session is exactly how I got started with my first eating disorder in high school. The "kit" they send is useless garbage. My insurance paid this company millions of dollars to give people eating disorders, but won't cover a boot for my broken foot. I hope people see this company for what it is: a scam.

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!

I would give it 5 stars, but I have actually gained weight while on it, so I can't with good conscience give it 5 stars. But, it's free with my insurance so I can't complain. You get free stuff too, a bathroom scale, a kitchen scale, a blender, a resistance band, workout dvds and books with exercises and recipes. I already had a very good bathroom scale and I already have 2 kitchen scales, so I just stored the ones they sent me. But I can imagine how these tools can be life changing for someone just starting. Same with the blender. I already have a regular blender and I bought a smoothie type portable blender last year for when I was doing protein shakes. I actually lost over 10 pounds last year just with protein shakes and exercising twice a week. The problem is you hit a plateau at some point and you have to up your diet and up your exercise. This is when I joined Real Appeal. The best thing about the freebies are the workout dvds. They also give to you the same workout videos online in your library, so you can exercise before you get your welcome kit. The Cardio 1 is really easy but makes you sweat because you keep on moving. Since it's easy, makes it easy to keep doing it and not abandoning the exercise routine like some other plans out there. The exercise guy on the videos talks too much, but I am okay with it. My husband can't stand him. I am now exercising 7 days a week and I'm on week 9 of the program, mixing cardio with strength and flex and abs exercises plus I do yoga on my own on the weekends. I haven't changed my diet because I don't eat that much anyway and I am really stressed. Like others had said, the app is not that great. It freezes on my phone all the time. I gave up on inputting my food intake on week 2. The recipes they have on the recipe book are too bland and not that many anyway. I'm thinking on going back to protein shakes. The coaching sessions are live but the coach mostly just asks us questions and kinda acts like a therapist, as in: how did last week go? And how does that make you feel? And how do you think you can do better next week? I think it's good for accountability but it's not really helpful otherwise. Like I said at the beginning, I have gained weight and that is frustrating, but that's also my fault. And maybe it's muscle mass. My fitbit says my heart health is better and I have more energy than before I started the program. I am definitely more flexible and have more stamina.

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.

They are great
My property taxes been reduced by $404.00
Definitely will recommend them to all of my friends.
Just wish they work in N. Y. too

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 enjoyed the program, the coaches, and the weekly group meetings and felt valued and understood. Shortly after signing up, I got a kit that had everything I could need to start the process and be successful. Unfortunately, life got in the way during the first phase (6 months), but I kept with it and worked to just maintain during the stressful time, which in itself is a HUGE win for me considering past experience.

When I came to the end of Phase 1 however, I discovered that I was not as valued as I thought. I was not ready for Phase 2 which moves to monthly meetings with an option of 15 minute sessions with a coach if needed. I reached out to the new coach they assigned to me, had a meeting with them to discuss my concerns and felt heard. Then I got a message from the coach saying they were sorry I missed my one-on-one session and I needed to reschedule - who was I talking to on our call less than two hours before?

So I called support and expressed a desire to stay with weekly meetings even if that meant starting over. I was told that was not an option unless I wanted to wait until the year anniversary of when I originally joined and then rejoin; so take six months off and then we will be more than happy to help you. I feel a bit abandoned and like I was just a number and not someone they cared to see succeed. Left me sad.

I say all this just so you know what you are getting into. If you need to lose an amount you can lose in 6 months, and then move to maintenance, this may be just the thing for you. But if you are like me, and need a bit more help for longer, just know you will ultimately be left on your own.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

Spelling and grammar errors on their brochure, cant register because they don't list our Insurance Company. Terrible customer service doesn't know how to help. Very disappointed!

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.

I am at the 26 week mark of this program and I still have no idea what tools are available to help? The coaches are young and go by a weekly script. No real life experience. The videos are so fake and actually just make me mad. Samantha is like a cheerleader. Super skinny, never had a weight problem. In one of the most recent videos, she had to ‘act' bloated and full. Untucking her shirt and trying to stick out her tummy she was still skinny. I get absolutely nothing out of the videos. Actually I have not gotten anything out of the program. I have to use myfitness pal to log food and exercise. So what's the point? This program is free with my insurance and is quite expensive! Last week the coach sprung it on us that we now go to a monthly call with little instruction on how to set it up or what to expect. This program is really bad. Going to try WW new plan. It seems real.

The tracking app is horrible, in one breath the coach says it's great, the next she tells us she doesn't use it because there are better trackers out there. So much for supporting your own company! It only saves the last 5 foods for each meal so you constantly have to look things up again unless you eat the same exact thing each day and meal. My watch never synched correctly, and the completely stopped. There is no connection with the coach, what is her backstory? Does she have a successful weight loss story she could share? The videos are sappy and I agree with others who would like to see someone more real than a super thin actress, unless she has a weight loss success. I have been reading the info they send each day/week and it is worthless- a recent one was Find your Workout SuperHero- I could give more examples but I think you get the point. There are better programs out there - if you have to pay for a program your self go to WW or buy your own scale and food scale and use a free tracker