Our authors

The people behind Ultimate Meal Plans's meal plans and guides. Read our story.

Joel Runyon

Founder

Founder of Ultimate Meal Plans and Ultimate Paleo Guide. Ultra-endurance athlete and entrepreneur who has been building simple, real-food meal plans since 2012.

Chelsea Brinegar

Former Chief Nutritionist (2016–2020)

Former Chief Nutritionist at Ultimate Meal Plans and senior editor at Ultimate Paleo Guide (2016–2020).

George Cooper

Writer, Marketing & Operations

Writer for Ultimate Meal Plans and lead writer for MoveWell, who also ran marketing and operations for the team.