Posts by Michelle
All the answers to your questions about the Sugar Shift are here
I’ve been getting lots of questions and interest in the Spring Sugar Shift and know many of you have the same ones. Here are the top things folks are wondering about: Q. When does the program take place? A. You get access to the Members Only page on Sunday, April 5th, our first call is…
Read MoreAddicted to sugar? Try this
I know what it’s like to feel addicted to sugar. The constant thoughts about where your next sweet fix is coming from. The energy highs and lows. Daily mood swings. Incessant cravings. And withdrawal symptoms, like headaches, if you try to stop. I spent about 20 years of my life feeling like this and most…
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the saying “the early bird gets the worm.”
I love being early for things. I show up extra early at the airport for flights. I arrive for meetings a few minutes early. I like to plan and prepare so I’m early for work deadlines. And I usually leave extra time for road trips or driving anywhere to account for delays so I get…
Read MoreFrom medical mess to finding freedom
Today I’m thrilled to share with you Patti’s Sugar Shift transformation: “I am 67 and was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease stage 3 in Jan. 2014. I was shocked. I was also diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and degenerative arthritis with bone spurs in neck and possible heart problems. I was a mess.…
Read MoreWhy is it so hard to give up sugar?
Have you spent time wondering why it’s so hard to give up sugar? Seems like a pretty simple task, just stop eating it today and move on, right? No so fast. Without the proper process, support, connections and accountability, it can be a slow, painful, frustrating and hopeless challenge. The truth is, sugar is an…
Read MoreFrom pre-diabetic to medication free: Edith’s story
Today I’m thrilled to share with you Edith’s Sugar Shift transformation: “I was diagnosed two years ago with pre-diabetes and was put on the lowest dose of Metformin. My doctor said I could come off it if I could make sufficient changes in my eating habits. I saw a conventional dietitian for a few months,…
Read MoreHere’s what letting go of sugar makes possible
When I work with my clients, I don’t want to just help them find health, which is the absence of disease or illness, I want to help them find true wellness. There are many different definitions of wellness, but I like how Jack Travis defines it: “Wellness is a choice, a way of life, a…
Read MoreAre you stuck in a sugary breakfast rut?
If you’re trying to cut back on sugar and refined foods, one of the hardest meals is breakfast. A few factors make breakfast challenging. You’re tired. It’s early. You don’t have a lot of time to prepare and to get creative in the kitchen. Plus there are so many convenient, quick breakfast options on the…
Read MoreThe perfect winter stew
This time of year I just adore having a big pot of steamy stew simmering on the stove. What I adore even more, is digging into a big bowl of that stew to warm and nourish me. A dear friend of mine told me about a sweet potato and peanut stew she’d made for her…
Read MoreHow to stay healthy, fit and toned while planning your wedding
The big day is just months away. The calendar has turned and this is your year. The year you walk down the aisle in front of all your most cherished friends as family into the arms of the one you love. The pressure is on. You’re likely overwhelmed with all the planning and organizing; negotiating…
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