I started at Metabolic Research In Eugene with Jess back in July of 2022 I believe it was, I started very skeptical of any program and was at rock bottom with my self worth and miserable daily with where my life had come to. I was a full blown alcoholic and was eating my way through depression and anxiety. I started the program and was still drinking and to be honest was not a believer so nothing was really working my mind was not there. I took a month or so off from from program to help my daughter through some things and also found out that I had liver disease and had to stop drinking. This is when I really hit rock bottom. I knew I had to make major life changes. Over the two years before I started the program I had gone through an extremely traumatic experience with my x-husband and then my mom had passed away WAY before her time which sent me into a downward spiral. I had to make a commitment that getting better all started with ME!! I had in the past been extremally healthy was in the gym 6 days a week and knew what needed to be done but just could not mentally get myself back there I felt so defeated and so far withdrawn from my own soul it was absolutely terrifying thinking of all the changes I needed to make. Once I made the commitment to stop drinking I had also promised myself to stay committed to the program. Jess not only become a place where I was held accountable, she truly became part of the light at the end of the tunnel, the peace in my life and heart that I needed to have confidence that I could reach my goals. Fast forward to now April 5, 2023. It will be two years on the 21st since my mom passed and the hardest month of my life every year! I have not only reached my goal and lost 30+lbs, I am 206 days sober and feel better than I ........................honeslty don't think I have ever felt this good!!! I never wanted to do the before pictures because I was so confident I would never get here and now I regret that but I know my heart, body, mind and soul are in a better place and I owe so much of that to Jess!!! I have so many people that compliment not just the way I look but the energy I put out is so positive and are so proud of the changes I have made. Feels so good to feel good!!! Thank you Jess and Team you truly saved my life :)

— Shannon Dean (EUG)