“There is not a day that goes by that I am not in total awe of how much my life has changed over the last five years. I am a different person both physically and mentally. And I could not have done this alone. That’s what inspired me to coach others.”

— Jess James Phillips

My Story

I began taking charge of my body, my destiny and my health in 2014. Today, I am walking alongside others to help them do the same. As a certified Precision Nutrition (PN) coach, I partner with individuals to focus on prioritizing health at every weight, shape and size. I am passionate about helping people discover what motivates them to live their best lives and adopt nourishing, healthy lifestyle habits that result in life-long sustainable change.

My personal wellness journey began when my youngest child was nearing the end of high school. A busy mom and fundraising professional, I had not been prioritizing my health and fitness and recognized it was time to start a new chapter in life and build a new identity. I had tried “dieting” over the years -- reading books, joining programs -- and would always start out strong, excited to make change, lose some weight, and none of it would last. Each experience left me feeling hopelessness and shame.

Getting support made all the difference

I understood at a deep level that I needed help and support. I joined a Crossfit gym and began working with a registered dietician. With this added help and support, I began to change my life. After signing up for a weight lifting class, I connected with a trainer who was also a PN coach. The lessons and coaching from PN and my trainer helped me change my thinking and embrace a complete healthy lifestyle. Over the course of 4 years, I gained strength, confidence and a true appreciation for my health and my body. During this time, I also lost 50 pounds. Most importantly, I lost the shame and burden of feeling like I was broken or never enough.

Supporting others

Before I finished the PN program, I decided I wanted to become a certified Precision Nutrition coach. In 2018, I earned my Level 1 PN certification and in 2019, I was certified as a Level 2 coach, the program’s highest level of expertise. Today, I partner with clients as they take charge of their destiny and health and discover what motivates them to live their best lives. No starving to lose weight and then gaining it back. Just nourishing lifestyle changes and habits that result in long-term health.

As a PN client, I learned that having a nutrition coach was critical to keeping me motivated. As a PN coach, I help my clients stay on track, overcome doubts and move towards their best, healthiest lives.

Growing my passion

My love for this work continues to grow and I recognize that I’ve found my calling. That’s why in 2020, I took on the challenging of becoming a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). I am so excited to be able to offer nutrition coaching, fitness coaching and personal training to others looking to take charge of their health and fitness.

I truly believe that there is no magic number or perfect weight. Instead of chasing a number on a scale, I help my clients prioritize their health and learn how to take good care of themselves in a sustainable way that lasts a lifetime.