Overview
What you'll achieve
More energy
Support GLP-1
Stable Mood and Blood Sugar
Less Cravings and Bloating
Better Sleep
Who this is for
Women struggling with dieting and diet culture who want answers
Women who have high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, weight gain
Women who desire to feel like themselves again
Women who want sustainable lifestyles around nutrition
Women who want less food noise!
Clients can be on GLP-1 or not- we focus on whole food, movement, mindset and optimizing nutrition
What's included
One 30 minute, 1 on 1, consultation
Three educational emails per week that provide resources on sugar, hidden sugars, recipes, expected changes, sustainability, personal trackers and more!
One kickoff group call
Four group coaching calls, one per week
Direct access to Melissa throughout the entire journey
Program structure
1. Prep Week
We begin in preparation together! This week is vital to set your detox up for success. I'll share recipes, best practices, snack lists, and a tracker to support you. Additionally, this week you meet the other participants in our group.
2. Detox Week
The first full week of detoxing sugar and making shifts towards a sustainable relationship with sugars. We have a coaching call, reflection questions, and ongoing support from Melissa and the community.
3. Fuel Week
The second week of our Sugar Detox together focuses on how we fuel our bodies. We discuss nutrition but also movement, mindset and more. Fuel is foundational for sustainability and long-term healing.
4. Nourish Week
We have removed, focused on fueling, and now we dig into true nourishment. Nourishment of mind, body and spirit. While we continue to enhance our nutrition, clients often find themselves fueling and nourishing their mind, body and spirit in new ways during this week. It's all about exploring and finding what is optimal for your own lifestyle long term.
5. Sustainability
The final coaching call focuses on how to sustain all you have gleaned from our time together. Whether you need additional coaching, an accountability partner, or choose to continue with the lifestyle enhancements in your own way, we collectively celebrate your wins and empower you to take the next best steps for yourself in prioritizing your health.
What you'll need
Verified Top Expert
Melissa Gaskin
Integrative Health Coach, NBC-HWC
Colorado Springs, United States
10 years experience
Hi! I'm Melissa I'm a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, NBC-HWC, married over 15 years, and mom to two amazing kids ages 8 and 11. My health transformation began in my postpartum period after my oldest was born and has been a gradual progression towards sustainable health and healing. I left my teaching career and became more in tune with my passions, purpose and desires after becoming a mother.
Motherhood can be transformative as we grow alongside our kids. I've experienced anxiety, depression, loss, career shifts, relocation to a new state, and finding connection and community. My family has navigated anxiety, diabetes, Alzheimers, weight management, PCOS, and endometriosis. I've seen first-hand how lifestyle and nutritional changes support reversal and prevention of disease and am passionate about supporting clients to get to the root cause, create sustainable habits, and thrive!
While working with clients, I guide nutritional shifts, help clients manage stress, find joy, foster fulfilling relationships, increase movement, and more. In my customized approach, I works with clients one-on-one for six months at a time and in group coaching sessions once a year with a 30 Day Sugar Detox group. In the Sugar Detox, I directly support and educate on sustainable actions to balance blood sugars and create a healthy relationship with sweets long-term. I've partnered with doTERRA for eleven years and work with clients to incorporates essential oils into daily routines for mindfulness, aromatherapy, and holistic support, if desired. As a NBC-HWC, I support clients with whole food nutrition, breath work, mindful practices, grocery store tours and home edits into my practice of creating a sustainable whole-health approach to wellness that is bio individual to each client.
"FAQs
Still need more clarity? Here are answers to some commonly asked questions.
How long does it take to detox from sugar entirely?
It depends on your body, your habits, and how much sugar has been part of your routine. In my 30-Day Sugar Detox program, we walk through a full month of small, manageable shifts to help your body reset. That gives your system the time it needs to rebalance, reduce cravings, and start building more sustainable habits.
What symptoms or withdrawal effects should be expected during a sugar detox?
It’s common to feel tired, irritable, or notice more cravings in the first few days. Your body is adjusting, and that’s part of the process. In the program, I guide you through those bumps with simple nutrition strategies, movement, and daily support to keep you steady and encouraged along the way.
What foods should be eaten (or avoided) during a sugar detox?
We focus on whole, nourishing foods—things like protein, healthy fats, vegetables, and fiber-rich carbs. We also talk about what to avoid, like added sugars, processed snacks, and sweetened drinks. I’ll help you understand how to read labels, choose balanced meals, and make it all feel doable without being restrictive.
Is it necessary to avoid fruit and natural sugars, or just added sugars?
You don’t need to cut out all natural sugars. The goal is to reduce the added sugars that throw your system out of balance. I’ll teach you how to work with fruit and natural sweetness in a way that supports your blood sugar, energy, and long-term results. No extreme rules—just steady progress.
Can cutting sugar improve skin health or help with weight loss?
For many people, yes. Less sugar can mean clearer skin, more stable energy, and easier weight management. But we go deeper than that. My program helps you understand how sugar impacts things like mood, digestion, and hormones so you can build habits that support your whole body—not just your waistline.