From one of the hardest chapters of my life to the most rewarding.

Hi, my name is Jess, and I am the owner of Macro Meals by Jess. I started this business in October 2021, but the journey that led me here began years before that.

I have been an athlete for the majority of my life, starting as a gymnast. I was never an unhealthy person, but I did experience very high levels of stress throughout different chapters of my life. In 2018, I began dealing with extreme health issues that eventually landed me in the hospital, septic and diagnosed with the autoimmune disease Crohn's.

I spent a significant amount of time in the hospital and underwent major surgery, blood transfusions, and countless treatments. When I was finally discharged, I weighed about 85 pounds. My normal weight was around 125. My hair was falling out from the medications, and I was so sick and weak that I remember dropping my keys one day and not even having the strength to bend down and pick them up.

As a mother of three amazing children, I knew at that moment that I never wanted to feel that weak again.

That became the beginning of my journey back to health.

While I was in the hospital, I became my own advocate. I started learning everything I could about Crohn's disease, nutrition, and how the food I ate affected my body. That eventually led me to learning more about macros and the importance of balancing protein, carbohydrates, and fats.

Once I was able to keep food down and regain some strength, I got back into the gym. I found workout partners, started working with a coach, and learned through trial and error how to properly fuel my body with balanced meals.

Eventually, I decided I wanted something bigger to work toward, so I began training for bikini bodybuilding competitions.

It was one of the most humbling and rewarding experiences of my life. I learned what it meant to build muscle, cut body fat, step on stage, be critiqued by a panel of judges, take their feedback, and go right back to work. Build, cut, compete, learn, and repeat.

Bodybuilding gave me something to focus on and helped me stay committed to my health and my goals. I went on to become nationally qualified several times and made lifelong memories and friendships along the way.

During that time, I tried several different meal prep companies, both online and locally. Eventually, I had a realization: I should be doing this myself.

I understood the science behind food and macronutrients. I knew what it was like to depend on nutrition for my health. I also understood the discipline required to fuel your body when you are working toward a goal.

So, in October 2021, Macro Meals by Jess began.

I started small, offering meal prep to just 10 clients. From there, the business slowly grew, and so did my passion for what I was doing.

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to help people on so many different journeys. Some of my clients are focused on their health. Some want to lose weight, build muscle, or simply feel better and more confident in their own skin. Others are athletes or competitors preparing for the stage. And some simply want the convenience of having healthy, clean, balanced meals ready to go without spending hours cooking every week.

No matter what brings someone to Macro Meals by Jess, I love knowing that I can make their journey a little easier.

For years, I built this business while also working another job. Now, I am finally at a point where I can begin going all in on Macro Meals by Jess. I am expanding the menu, growing my clientele, and pouring more of myself into this business than ever before.

I could not be more excited for what is ahead.

To every client who has supported me over the years, whether you have been here since the beginning, recently placed your first order, or order whenever you can, thank you. Your support has allowed something that started with just 10 clients to grow into something I truly love.

This business was born from one of the hardest chapters of my life, but it has grown into one of the most rewarding.

And the best is yet to come.