Elite Lifestyle Cuisine

When I was younger, I thought that looking good could only be achieved by depriving myself. I bounced from one fad diet to another, losing 10 pounds quickly (usually by eating as little as possible) and then gaining back the 10 pounds just as quickly. As soon as I started to eat normally again (plus some because I had been so deprived with what I was eating) my body hung onto every last pound. My diets usually excluded various food groups and left me craving all sorts of different things, I felt like it was impossible to stay lean and slim, but at the same time when I gained 10 or 20 pounds, I was unhappy with my body. In my 30’s I started to understand more about nutrition, and that eating healthy, less refined whole foods would help to satisfy my appetite, while giving me the essential nutrients that are less prevalent in manufactured “diet” foods. I learned that eating refined sugars is very different than eating carbs like potatoes, rice and corn, and that the closer the apple is to the tree (a whole apple vs apple juice) the more effective it will be to get you to your fitness goals.I began making my own meals using simple ingredients like: green veggies, rice, potatoes, steak, chicken, turkey and olive oil and noticed changes in my skin, hair and the leanness of my body. So often I hear people say that a calorie is just a calorie, but I know now that saying isn’t quite right. You are what you eat, and when you eat protein filled foods from nature and fresh veggies the change that you’ll feel both physically and mentally are astounding… I could go on and on about the benefits, but lets just say that my skin became clearer, my body composition became leaner and my energy levels became more consistent from eating in the correct way.Life has a way of taking over, and as important as eating healthfully is to me, running my own successful hair salon (while rewarding) can also be incredibly time consuming and stressful. Meal prep usually takes me about 5-7 hours a week, and after coming home from working 10 hours nonstop on my feel, it was the last thing I wanted to do. My meals became haphazard, and thrown together and although they were nutritionally balanced, they became less appetizing to me because honestly….they were no longer delicious or interesting. I had tried several meal prep services and was disappointed with the results. Either the macros were off (too little protein and not enough veggies and way too much refined sugar) or the food simply didn’t taste good. You only live once, and who wants to waste their calories?? Not I!When I finally ordered meals from Elite Lifestyle Cuisine I was thrilled. First of all the macros are perfect. Everything is written on the side of the container, and there is plenty of protein. I was so surprised at how delicious they are, and how much flavor is in each dish, all while keeping the calories at a reasonable level. Being able to come home after a total body workout and pop a meal in the microwave and be sitting at the table eating only ten minutes later is something I am so grateful for. I have more time with my family and friends, and am also able to focus more completely on my business and upcoming fitness competition (I am a WBFF Bikini Pro) because I don’t have to spend all of my free time cooking and planning my meals. The cost has been extremely reasonable (about 10 dollars per meal) so I am spending approximately the same amount that I spent on groceries, but without all the wasted food. One of the greatest benefits is that the food is frozen, so that I can prepare it when I need it, and it stays it’s freshest up until that point. My schedule can be a bit unpredictable, and I love the fact that if I go out for a last minute dinner, I’m not wasting the food that’s in my home. I’ve recommended Elite Lifestyle cuisine to so many of my friends who travel because it’s a great way to keep your home stocked with nutritious foods even while on the go. How nice it is to come home from a long day of traveling to home cooked lean meatballs over penne pasta!Within my first two weeks of raving about the meals I've been getting from Elite Lifestyle Cuisine, I had 10 friends who also wanted the meals, so Carlos was gracious enough to provide me with a code ( Megangrahamfitness at www.elitelifestylecuisine.com) which people could use to receive 10 percent off of their order!:)I love sharing my tips for staying in shape with less time and effort than most people believe you must spend, and meals are everything. Please try these delicious meals as you work to maintain (or increase ) your level of leanness and I promise you won’t be disappointed! Stay beautiful and healthy! xo, Megan