The Blood Sugar Shift

Proven step-by-step method to balance your blood sugars, reverse pre-diabetes and reclaim your health in 8 weeks.

Has your doctor told you to get your blood sugars down because you are pre-diabetic or have insulin resistance?

Do you worry about needing medication and your health getting worse?

Are you sick of battling sugar cravings, mood swings and your weight?

Are you ready to do what it takes to balance your blood sugars, change the course of your health and reclaim your vitality?

The Blood Sugar Shift guides you step-by-step from high blood sugars, insulin resistance, carbohydrate intolerance, and the brink of more serious illness, back to health and vitality.

You’ll work through eight modules, real whole foods and proven coaching techniques to eliminate symptoms, reverse pre-diabetes and regain your health.

I know what it feels like. I’ve personally struggled with high blood sugars; my husband had borderline metabolic syndrome; my best friend is pre-diabetic; and my dad has type 2 diabetes.

Each of us has experienced the traditional health care system that simply wants to prescribe medication, tell us it’s inevitable that things will get worse and pays no attention to lifestyle prescriptions like diet, exercise and stress reduction.

Hi there. I’m Michelle MacLean a wellness coach, nutrition consultant and health writer. My passion for helping people balance their blood sugars comes from my own personal challenges with carbohydrate intolerance and from watching my clients and loved ones struggle with the negative affects of insulin resistance.

From my early 20s to early 40s, I never really felt good. I had a host of digestive issues, food sensitivities, frequent yeast infections, regular headaches, got the flu and colds every few months, had low energy, and over time my weight crept up.

I immersed myself in reading every diet and nutrition book I could get my hands on. I sought out naturopaths, oriental and biological medicine, had Omega AcuBase testing, tried supplements and cleanses. I cut out dairy and gluten and minimized processed foods. I tried many diets including blood type, vegetarian, vegan and paleo.

I started to track my blood glucose levels which were on the high side of normal. I also started noticing my sugar cravings and my thoughts about sweets. I looked to sugary foods for comfort and reward. My dad has type 2 diabetes and his mother had “old age” diabetes, so I’m genetically predisposed to insulin resistance.

After a nutrition retreat, my husband Mike and I took the next step on our health journey and minimized refined processed sugars. However, a year later we were still stumped as to why we couldn’t lose the extra weight and for me I still felt crappy.

Through a series of blood tests and other labs, Mike found out he was insulin resistant and had borderline metabolic syndrome. Getting his blood glucose levels balanced became a priority.

As we dug into the research, we realized that insulin resistance, pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes are issues of carbohydrate intolerance. I became alarmed and confused by the fact that if carbohydrate intolerance is at the root of these conditions, then why does the traditional medical system continue to recommend patients eat high levels of carbohydrates?

Like millions of North Americans, Mike and I realized we were both carbohydrate intolerant and had varying levels of insulin resistance. That was why we were stuck for so long.

“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude, praise, love, and thanks to you Michelle for the most amazing health program I’ve ever been on. I was diagnosed two years ago with pre-diabetes and was put on the lowest dose of metformin. At that time, I didn’t realize sugar was my addiction. My sugar cravings would often take over so strongly that, even though I didn’t keep sweets in the house, I’d overindulge in carbs or other high sugar content foods to get my sugar fix.

After the Sugar Shift I no longer crave sugars or sweets. My appetite is in control and I’m feeling stronger and healthier day by day. I haven’t needed any metformin since, nor have I needed my blood pressure pill! I am medication free! Amen! Also, as an added bonus or side effect of this amazing program, I have lost seven pounds and I am only one pound away from my goal weight.”

~ Edith Snow, St. John’s, NL

Every 7 seconds someone in the world dies from the complications of type 2 diabetes

387 million people worldwide have type 2 diabetes

86 million Americans have pre-diabetes. 57 million Canadians

Only one in 10 people know they have pre-diabetes

Nearly 50% of people with pre-diabetes will develop type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes can lead to further serious health complications such as heart disease and stroke, nerve damage, kidney disease, eye damage and anxiety and depression.

Here’s what the experts are saying:

In a report in The New England Journal of Medicine, Walter Willett, MD, PhD, and his team from the Harvard School of Public Health showed 91 per cent of all type 2 diabetes cases could be prevented through improvements to lifestyle and diet.

Research has shown that if you take steps to manage your blood glucose when you have prediabetes, you can delay or prevent type 2 diabetes from developing. You may be able to reduce blood glucose (sugar) levels with simple lifestyle changes…

– The Canadian Diabetes Association

…there is good news; progression from prediabetes to diabetes is not inevitable. The National Institutes of Health clinical trial and the Diabetes Prevention Program, found that for people with prediabetes, modest lifestyle changes … can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 58% in individuals at high risk.

– The American Diabetes Association

There is a lot of evidence that lifestyle changes (achieving a healthy body weight and moderate physical activity) can help prevent the development of type 2 diabetes.

– The International Diabetes Federation

The evidence is clear. Prediabetes and insulin resistance are reversible. If you consistently lower your blood sugars over time you’ll no longer have pre-diabetes and you’ll dramatically reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Do you have:

Prediabetes
Borderline diabetes
Insulin resistance
Carbohydrate intolerance
Metabolic syndrome
Type 2 diabetes

Does any of this sound like you?

You have a family history of type 2 diabetes
Your blood tests have revealed your blood sugar was a bit high
You don’t get much daily activity
You have a little extra weight on
You have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome or had gestational diabetes
You don’t sleep well and are generally tired
You have blurry vision, excessive thirst, and have to pee a lot
You battle with sugar and carbohydrate cravings
You get jittery, anxious, moody and irritable if you go a few hours without eating
You seek comfort and reward in sweet sugary foods and also use them to deal with your emotions

Don’t worry. I’m here to help. Here’s what you’re going to learn:

How to balance your blood sugars naturally
Ways to let go of excess weight and boost your energy
How to eliminate cravings, mood swings and energy dips
Strategies for making your health a priority
The number one mindset shift you need to let go of sugar
How to get organized around meal planning
The key to making lasting lifestyle change a success
How to track and evaluate your progress
Techniques for dealing with your inner critic
How to make daily movement a part of your life
How to overcome insulin resistance and embrace freedom!

After The Blood Sugar Shift you will:

Experience fewer cravings and unhealthy eating habits
Eat nutritious foods that energize, fuel, restore and heal you
Feel good from the inside out
Find freedom from the temptation to go to diet and nutrition extremes
Feel energetic and positive about your body image
Be free of illness and feel energized to live life to the fullest
Have the awareness and resolve to sustain change moving forward

With advice from a PhD in nutrition and by doing his own research, my husband Mike decided to try a ketogenic diet which is low carbohydrate and high fat. He’s since lost 25 lbs and today his metabolic markers have all improved.

I’ve been learning about and working with a low carbohydrate diet and have found it to be the most effective way to balance my blood sugars, keep my weight down and minimize my daily symptoms.

Michelle with jean jacket It’s not perfect. I’m still figuring out what the right carbohydrate balance is for me. I am however, free from my digestive issues, sweet cravings, mood swings and my blood sugars are balanced. My brain fog has lifted. My tastebuds have changed. My blood work is great. I’m thoroughly satisfied with the way I eat, and I’m able to have a healthy, sweet treat every now and then.

I truly believe I was headed for continued health troubles and possibly diabetes.

I know I’ll never be cured of my carbohydrate sensitivity. If I start eating excessive carbs again, it can come back. But I do know how to manage it and it’s reversed for now.

After noticing many of my own personal coaching clients were dealing withthe impacts of sugar and carbohydrates, I knew I had to refocus my practice in this area.

I developed The Blood Sugar Shift program to help people just like you break the nasty sugar cycle, balance their blood sugars and reverse the health impacts of insulin resistance.

I want to save you the thousands of dollars, years of time, hundreds of hours of research and many many experiments and failures that I went through.

The Blood Sugar Shift guides you step-by-step through a proven health transformation.

How is The Blood Sugar Shift different from other programs out there?

While I have in-depth knowledge on the physical, nutrition and food side of balancing blood sugars, I feel an equally important aspect is my knowledge of how we as human beings make sustainable lifestyle change. I’ve become a student of understanding the behavioural change process.

In a nutshell, I believe most of us know we should be eating more real whole foods and less refined processed ones, but doing it is the hard part.

That’s where my coach training comes in. As a certified trained coach, with a foundation in behavioural change, I bring the support, connection, accountability, tools and resources required to help you actually make lasting change.

As a coach, I believe you have the answers inside of you. You are creative, resourceful and whole. I’m no expert on your life. I’m here to provide some new perspectives and to offer you a chance to try something different. To experiment and learn from the experience.

I researched other blood sugar programs and saw some that simply remove sugar out of the diet. Others only focus on intuitive or mindful eating, but don’t touch on food at all. I couldn’t find another program that brings the nutrition, coaching, and behavioural change pieces all together.

I designed The Blood Sugar Shift to incorporate all of these elements into a comprehensive, step-by-step process that has been proven to lower blood glucose levels, accelerate weight loss, eliminate the need for some medications, reverse pre-diabetes and eradicate insulin resistance.

If you’re here, reading this today, then you’re ready.

You’re ready to get your blood sugar challenges under control.
You’re ready to listen to your body’s divine wisdom, its expert guidance and understand what it truly needs to be healthy and well.
You’re ready to step into a more loving relationship with yourself, to find your inner sweetness and stop focusing on weight loss.
You’re ready to rediscover the joy in movement and food and develop daily habits that keep you healthy over your lifetime.
You’re ready to break through the fear and overwhelm into a life of vitality, joy and freedom.

Imagine what having more health and more energy would bring to your life? What could you do then that you can’t do now? If you were as healthy as you could possibly be, what could be possible for you?

What would the opposite of that look like? What if you didn’t have your health? What are things you have now in your life or the things you hope to do, that would NOT be possible if you were really sick with a chronic disease? How would you feel if your life expectancy was reduced by 10 years? If your outlook was heart disease, blindness, kidney failure and amputation? If you were burdened by medications, side effects and medical bills?

“For the past two years, I’d been diagnosed as prediabetic. My doctor told me if I didn’t get my blood glucose down from 11 to 7, I’d be diagnosed as diabetic. The program helped me make a major change in my attitude about sugar and to understand why and how to reduce free sugars in my diet. I have lost my cravings for cookies, muffins and pastries and feel good about it! During the 8 week program I began to feel healthier. I brought my fasting blood sugar count down to consistently under 7 and lost 12 pounds. The Sugar Shift is a full and thorough program that is informative, engaging and effective for me! I am very happy with the outcomes.”

Keith Cossey,
Halifax, Nova Scotia

“I’m 67 and was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease stage 3. 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. I’m so grateful I enrolled in Michelle’s program. I have no sugar cravings anymore. My cholesterol came down 62 points, blood glucose dropped 14 points and my weight dropped 13 pounds. I would highly recommend this amazing health program. I will forever be grateful to Michelle for being my coach and facilitator. I finally completed a program without quitting. Accomplishment is a wonderful thing. This is not a diet! It is a life style change. I am healthier than ever and excited about the future. I love you Michelle!”

Patti Bielik
Jacksonville, FL

“I’d been dealing with the impacts of high blood sugar – tired after I ate sugary or high carbohydrate meals, dehydrated and other symptoms related to elevated blood sugars. What helped was the holistic approach and the knowledge level Michelle provided regarding diet and nutrition. Her meal plans and recipes were very helpful. She also incorporated emotional eating, to shed some light on why we eat the way we do. During the 8 weeks I got my blood sugars down from a 10 to a normal 6. I learned a great deal about food composition and nutrition, strategies for food preparation, dealing with sugar addiction, and how to develop a lifestyle void of simple sugars. The 8 week Sugar Shift focused me on the daunting task of lowering my blood sugars and Michelle’s coaching was invaluable in helping me reach my goals.”

Bill Howse
St. John’s, Newfoundland

What you get as part of The Blood Sugar Shift:

1. Instant Access to the Members Only Portal

You’ll receive exclusive access to all the modules, materials and resources included in the program. On your own timeline you’ll move through the modules and can come back to the them whenever you need them.

2. Eight Module Presentations

Listen to Michelle deliver each module through recorded video presentations. She’ll review the key topics, common mistakes and learnings and recap your action step checklist.

3. Informative, Interactive PDF Materials

Everything from worksheets and tip sheets to handouts and interactive exercises to download and print. Supporting your learning, these materials provide step-by-step instructions, recommendations and valuable information.

4. Accountability

The foundation of a strong coaching program is accountability. It’s what most of us really need to be successful at any change. If you could have done it yourself you wouldn’t be here, right? Built into the The Shift are various tools and techniques to hold you accountable to the program, to your goals and to yourself.

5. Tracking Tools and Assessments

Tracking is one way to keep tabs on your progress and shifts throughout the program. Michelle provides various tracking tools to raise awareness of what you’re actually doing and experiencing, to help you see your improvements and help reduce self-deception and increase self efficacy.

6. Challenges, Experiments & Quizes

As a coach, Michelle incorporates challenges and experiments to gently nudge you out of your comfort zone, to try new things and get a new perspective. Throughout the program she invites you into challenges, experiments and offers quizzes to help you gain insights and deepen your shifts.

7. Guest Expert Interviews

Listen to health and coaching experts share their insights, tips and tools to enhance your Blood Sugar Shift experience. Eight guest experts audio recordings are available for you to listen to throughout the program.

8. Additional Resources and Recommendations

Michelle shares links to articles, videos, books, and websites for further research and reading to deepen your awareness and learning about balancing your blood sugars and low carb living.

Intentions & Goals

The first week is all about getting acquainted with one another, the program and establishing your personal goals and intentions. You complete the circle of personal nutrition worksheet, start creating your personal areas of focus, and start tracking your baseline health indicators.

Support & Connection

In week 2 you start exploring your areas of connection and support, track your week 1 progress, and do a 24 hour No Sugar Challenge.

This Week’s Guest Expert Interview: Listen to Dr. Michael Arloski, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, Professional Certified Coach and author of Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change, as he shares his knowledge and expertise to get you motivated, inspired and off on the right foot for successful change.

Food Prep & Set Up

In week 3 you’re introduced to the Blood Sugar Shift nutrition plan. This week is all about reviewing the materials, developing your meal plans & shopping lists, cleaning out your pantry, stocking up with healthy foods, and preparing to go low carb.

This Week’s Guest Expert Interview: Dr. Laura Nurse, Naturopathic Physician specializing in natural approaches to women’s health concerns, shares a naturopath’s perspective on breaking the sugar cycle with tips, insights and info on eliminating refined processed sugars.

Going Low Carb

This week you start eating low carb. This can be a tough week where detoxing symptoms, cravings, low energy and other shifts occur. Lots of support and connection is really important. Supporting materials include info on dealing with detoxing symptoms and how to cope and manage your way through this food transition.

This Week’s Guest Expert Interview: Mike Eddy, D.O. MP shares his personal experience in reversing metabolic syndrome through low carb and ketogenic nutrition.

Movement & Self-Care

As your energy starts to increase we look at physical activity, movement and explore what is the right form and amount for you. The focus is on self-care, reducing stress and making “you” a priority.

This Week’s Guest Expert Interview: Devin Sherrington, Owner 360 fit. Devin shares insights into the importance of daily exercise and movement for balancing blood sugars, losing weight and helping you feel great!

Mindful & Intuitive Eating

As you get into this new way of eating you’ll likely start to experience some emotional detoxification. You’re invited to work with your gremlins and the inner critic, take an initiative eating assessment, understand how to meet your emotional needs without food and learn about the mind-body connection.

This Week’s we have two Guest Expert Interviews:

Miriam Linderman, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and Soul-Body Coach, shares her own personal story about how she broke way from sugary foods and offers insights on reconnecting with the body and tips for loving your body and your life.

Beth Wallace, The Mindfulness Project – Beth shares her insights on how mindfulness can be applied to eating and guides us through a short mindful eating meditation.

Maintaining Momentum

As you enter the fourth week of the nutrition plan, it’s time to dig deep and build on the momentum to finish strong. You’ll assess your progress, learn the importance of gut health, look at sugar alternatives, how to prepare healthy sweet treats, and start developing your go-forward lifestyle plan.

This Week’s Guest Expert Interviews – John Bagnulo MPH, PhD is one of the most well researched people in the area of health and nutrition. John talks about some key elements for whole foods living, preventing disease, and staying off sugar for good.

Celebration & Healthy Habits for Life

The final week is all about celebrating your hard work and accomplishments, evaluating your transformation and developing a plan for moving beyond the The Blood Sugar Shift.

This Week’s Guest Expert Interviews – Jan Buhrman, M.S. Ed. is a chef on Martha’s Vinyeard operated a catering business and also offers her own whole foods cleanses. Jan shares her tips for integrating a whole foods lifestyle and tips on whole foods baking and sweet alternatives.

In addition to all of the incredible resources, tools and features above, you’ll also receive these 8 jam-packed, free bonuses:

1. Are You Ready for a Blood Sugar Shift Workbook – This workbook explores includes a blood sugar self evaluation, explores your readiness for change and assess your willingness to make a commitment to this lifestyle change.

2. Low Carb Meal Planning Guide – Everything you need to know to plan your own low carb meals with lots of ideas & suggestions. The guide includes a 1 week sample menu plan, low carb swaps, ideas for snacking, and tips for travelling and eating out.

3. Weekly Meal Planner Template – Easy to use weekly meal planner template to help you get prepared and organized. Review the recipes and develop your own weekly meal plans based on the recipes that appeal to you the most.

4. Weekly Shopping List Template – Handy shopping list template – once you have your meal plan developed, simply enter in the ingredients you need for that week into the shopping list and off to the market you go.

5. Favourite Products & Online Shopping Guide – Clients are always wondering what brands of products I buy and if online ordering is an option for hard-to-find and low carb items. Here’s my list of favourite brands and my top sites for ordering products online

6. Sweet Treat Recipe Booklet – Once you get your blood sugars balanced, you’ll likely be able to have the occasional home made sweet treat. This book gives you my favourite sugar free and low carb sweet treat recipes that will soothe your sweet tooth without disrupting your blood sugars.

7. Online Blood Sugar and Low Carb Resources – No need to scour the internet for additional resources to support your blood sugar journey. I’ve curated the top online sites for recipes, information, books and videos.

8. Low Carb Pantry Essentials – Going low-carb and sugar free doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a sweet treat now and then. Stock your pantry with these 8 must-have baking items and be ready to whip up a healthy sweet treat anytime.

START YOUR HEALTH JOURNEY NOW

Get instant access to the full Blood Sugar Shift Program for the discounted price of just $149 (Regular Price $298.)

8-Week Blood Sugar Shift

$149

Choose the payment option that is right for you:

What is your refund policy?

My past participants have had such great success with the program that I’m confident you will experience health shifts if you go through each of the modules, watch the weekly presentations, follow the nutrition plan and complete the weekly action steps.

My commitment to you is to give you everything I’ve outlined here – to deliver as promised. Your commitment is to join for 6 weeks and truly give it your all. This will give you enough time to go through the modules, make the recommended diet and lifestyle shifts and to reach out to get your questions answered.

If, in the first 6 weeks, you do not see any positive shifts in your energy levels, moods, cravings, or weight, I’ll refund your full investment in the program. Sound like a fair trade?

Awesome sweetness. Let’s roll!

Who is this program for?

The Blood Sugar Shift is for anyone looking to lower blood sugars, overcome insulin resistance, restore metabolic health, reverse prediabetes, lose weight, and prevent type 2 diabetes. Anyone wanting to try a low carb diet, maintain good health, prevent future metabolic conditions, and decrease risks for other health conditions developing, are perfect candidates.

When do I receive access to the course?

You will receive instant access as soon as you complete payment and register.

How much time should I plan to spend on The Blood Sugar Shift each week?

You should schedule in about an hour to review the weekly presentation and materials, then a few hours for food shopping and meal prep on Sundays, and then another couple hours through the week for your action steps, worksheets and accountabilities. You’ll also want to plan time for movement and self care. I recommend scheduling this time directly into your calendar and committing to it.

The program is designed for those who are ready to take action and are willing to do the work. It’s broken into weekly modules and action steps that guide you step-by-step through a healing and rebuilding process.

Plus you’ll be able to download all the materials and continue to come back to them for future reference.

What will we be eating?

The Blood Sugar Shift nutrition plan is a low carb approach based on real, whole foods including vegetables, seeds, nuts, healthy fats and oils, animal protein. Since carbohydrates are at the root of blood sugar imbalances, it makes sense to reduce them. And while there may be items you will be saying “no” to, your tastebuds will change and you will find brand new foods, recipes and meals that are incredibly satisfying and nourishing on so many levels. There is so much goodness to be saying “yes” to.

Are there vegan and vegetarian options?

This plan focuses on animal based sources of protein and can be challenging for folks on a plant based diet, however, it does offer some flexibility for vegetarian options.

Do I need fancy equipment or kitchen appliances for this program?

As long as you have the basic kitchen tools – a good knife, cutting board, vegetable steamer – you should be fine. A blender and/or food processor can be handy for chopping vegetables, making smoothies, salad dressings and blended soups. It is also helpful to have a glucometer to measure your blood glucose levels.

I have kids and it’ll be hard to prepare different meals during the program. Can my family eat the same food as me?

Since we are including the main building blocks of whole foods nutrition in this program, it is perfectly safe to feed your family the recipes offered in the meal plans. Plus, getting your kids off sugar is one of the best things you can do for their health.

What are your credentials and how are you qualified to lead this program?

Firstly, I am a certified Integrative Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition), a certified Wellness Coach trained in the Wellness 360 model (Wellness Coach Institute) and have received my Associate Certified Coach credential from the International Coach Federation.

I’ve personally struggled with blood sugars issues and have seen my husband, father and best friend receive diabetes, prediabetes and metabolic syndrome diagnoses.

By taking control of my own health, seeking alternatives, researching as much as I could, learning about low carbohydrate diets and through alternative health practitioners, I’ve balanced my blood sugars and received a clean bill of health.

After noticing that many of my clients were also struggling with blood sugar challenges, I did a deep dive into learning and researching everything I could about sugar. What resulted was the first iteration of the program called The Sugar Shift. I noticed in facilitating the Sugar Shift, the people having the most success were those with prediabetes.

I’ve taken my own personal life experience and my experience working with clients and combined it with with an eduction in both Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching. Then I added in my expertise in lifestyle behavioural change and topped it off with a dedication to continuous learning to stay on top of the latest nutritional science. This combination of ingredients is, what I believe to be, a perfect recipe for balanced blood sugars. I call it The Blood Sugar Shift.

My life’s purpose is to guide you with passion, compassion and knowledge to shift the foundation of your health back from impending illness to wellness and vitally.

How is The Blood Sugar Shift different from other programs out there?

In a nutshell, I believe most of us know we should be eating more real whole foods, and less refined processed ones, but doing it is the hard part.

That’s where my coach training comes in. As a Certified Integrative Health Coach, with a foundation of behavioural change, I bring the support, connection, accountability and tools and resources required to actually make lasting change.

As a coach, I believe you have the answers inside of you. You are creative, resourceful and whole. I‘m no expert on your life. I’m here to provide some new perspectives, and to offer you a chance to try something different. To experiment and learn from the experience.

What are some outcomes I can look forward to:

Here are some actual results from past participants:

Weight loss of between 10-35 lbs
Blood glucose levels normalizing
Ability to eliminate or reduce some medications
Elimination of symptoms of sugar addiction
No longer being controlled by food
New tools and resources for whole foods living
Improved digestion, energy and moods
Freedom from guilt and dedication to self care
New skills, plans and strategies in the kitchen
A new community of supportive friends and allies

Can prediabetes and insulin resistance really be reversed or cured? My doctor says its inevitable I’ll get type 2 diabetes.

The evidence is clear. Prediabetes and insulin resistance are reversible. If you consistently lower your blood sugars over time, you’ll no longer have pre-diabetes and you’ll dramatically reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Many experts, and even organizations like the American and Canadian Diabetes Associations, state very clearly that through diet, movement and other lifestyle interventions, prediabetes and insulin resistance can be reversed.

There is however no cure. Once you have carbohydrate sensitivity and insulin resistance there is always a chance you can easily go back there. But you can learn how to manage it and live a life free of illness and disease.