Throughout my life, I have struggled with my weight, energy levels, digestive issues, sugar and alcohol cravings. Enter the pandemic, and all the stress and time at home… This led to a rollercoaster of feeling depressed, anxious, gaining weight, self-medicating with sugar, caffeine and alcohol, eating and drinking more and feeling worse and worse. Eating and drinking for "comfort" led me to gain 15 pounds and feel sluggish all the time. I really felt like I was not in control of my cravings and moods. I have spent years learning about healthy food and have tried many different diets. I learned a lot. I also felt overwhelmed: there are so many ideas about what is healthy to eat, and plenty of conflicting advice. After talking to Elena, I knew right away that she was an expert. I was so ready to have Elena help me feel better and not have to figure it all out all by myself anymore!

It took a few weeks for me to feel a positive difference. What I felt was clearer thinking, a more positive outlook, and an end to constipation. My digestion has never been so good! I have fewer cravings and I don't drink any caffeine anymore and my energy levels are consistently good! I learned how to take my time eating meals and appreciate the food as I eat. I eat so many more vegetables now and I crave them! Elena’s support and daily check-ins in the first few weeks were a lifeline! I felt absolutely supported every step of the way. I value her experience and extensive knowledge, and her kind and non-judgemental approach. I felt like I could share the details of my life in a safe space.

I was led to Elena's program because I wasn't feeling well or sleeping well, and I had gained weight over the last year with lack of exercise and eating sugar as a way to feel better during the stress of homeschooling and being a single mom. I started sleeping better within the first few weeks of starting the program, and after about six weeks, I felt an amazing surge in my energy levels. Now, I am sleeping through the night again with no supplements! Since I was feeling better physically because I was sleeping and treating my body better, it was easier to think nourishing thoughts, be in a good mood, and attract all the good things I want in my life. The supplements were so helpful in getting the rest I needed and giving me the sustained energy boost I was desperate for, but the most helpful part was Elena.

The depth of her knowledge is endless—each week we tackled something that I wanted to be better, and she scientifically explained everything to me. What I loved about working with Elena the most is that she doesn't settle for just okay, or even good—she wants you to experience optimal health and results. She doesn't give up and was always tweaking her suggestions so that I would experience better results.

The main issues I was trying to improve were persistent sinus infections, cough, and buildup of phlegm in my lungs; also losing weight and healing low thyroid. I had other issues, but discounted them as being normal side effects of getting older: feeling low, lack of energy, and waking up feeling tired. But in fact, I learned that I was deficient in many nutrients and that these issues could be reversed for people of any age. I heard about a few successful Sweet Science clients and wanted to try it. I felt this was my last chance to do something about my issues because not a single doctor could help me...

During the first week with Elena, I noticed that I was sleeping better. I was waking up feeling rested and alive. In two weeks I had more energy, my mood was more positive, my digestion started to work again. The skin on my face and on my back began to smooth out and clear up from acne, and it continued to improve. My clients complimented me on how young I looked, that I seemed more confident and more energetic. After a month you begin to see dramatic changes in how you look and feel.

I think everyone understands that vitamins help but the fact that the diet can make such a difference was a real discovery for me. What also surprised me is that without some ‘trigger’ ingredients—like dairy, sugar, and wheat—you can eat really well and the food is delicious. It didn’t feel like hard work to lose 18 lbs. Some friends think that I’m depriving myself, and it’s difficult for me to explain to them that I enjoy my new way of eating and have zero cravings for pasta, bread, and heavy meals. I thought I would never be able to exclude sugar and wheat from my diet, but in fact it was not that hard. Same with taking all the supplements. I was fearful to take them all but it becomes a routine; because I know they work.

I am so excited to live without constant sinus issues, coughing, and phlegm in my lungs. It’s so exciting to be able to walk up the stairs without getting short of breath. Of course, I’m so glad that I no longer need to use makeup to cover up my acne and wrinkles that were there before the program. Elena is available by phone and text all the time and I can ask her about anything. The support is wonderful and extremely positive. She is very accepting and there is zero judgment.

I tell everyone the same thing: You have to try this! It’s only three months and it will transform your life. You have a chance to completely change your life and your health—take it. In three months you’ll look in the mirror and you’ll understand.

For me, starting Sweet Science was about restoring my health after the operations I’ve had related to my gallbladder, specifically my digestion and energy level. I wanted to go gluten-free and get rid of sugar. I wanted to be more conscious about what was going into my body. And I wanted to get off and stay off my ADHD meds. I wanted to feel more balance in everyday life without them. By week three of the program, I was feeling much better. My body was feeling better. After about a month, my digestion was feeling much, much better. I wasn’t missing my Adderall at any point during the program and that’s huge for me. I still don’t miss it. I couldn’t have imagined that it would be this way!

I feel calmer; even my girlfriend says that. The calmness is really nice. So is getting off the ADHD meds and not wanting them. Energy level is pretty good too! I talk about all kinds of embarrassing health issues with Elena and she doesn’t get weird about it. The ease of conversation is refreshing and she trusts my intuition too!

Sweet Science helped my girlfriend regain her health after chemotherapy. I saw how much better she looked and felt during and after the program. Recent chemotherapy also weakened my immune system, but even before being diagnosed with the latest cancer, I was in poor health and took a daily handful of prescription medications for several health issues: past cancer diagnosis, stroke, low thyroid, high blood pressure, diabetes, high heart rate, and most recently Covid. I relied on laxatives for most of my life and slept only three or four hours a night. As a long-time diabetic, I craved sugar and occasionally binged on it. My oxygen levels were very low, and frequently I became short of breath. It was time for a change.

Within two weeks of starting with Elena, my blood sugar and blood pressure normalized. But I felt the biggest difference after four weeks. I felt it in my body and in the way I looked. Even my doctors complimented me on how great I looked! I had more energy. It was hard for me to walk and breathe; now I do so with ease. My oxygen level was very low (87-91%) and after a month it was reading 97% every day. I lost 13 lbs, my skin is much firmer all over, my nails are stronger. Pigment spots on my hands and face are lighter. It’s been a very long time since I looked in the mirror and liked myself. I have more confidence, and my attitude is more positive towards everything in my life, even the difficult things. I feel that I am living my life fully now and not surviving like I was before. I have new life dreams and am stimulated by life. I want to travel. I want to feel pleasure from life, put on makeup and take care of myself, wear nice clothes, watch movies, go for walks and enjoy nature. Oh my God, I sleep so well! Nine hours. I used to sleep only a few hours a night all my life. I wake up feeling positive and full of energy.

I reduced all my prescription medications to just one, which I take only once in a while as needed and in much lighter dosage. My blood sugar and pressure are normal, my oxygen level is 97% every day, my thyroid function is improving. I stopped using laxatives. I started drinking much more water. This program helps create a healthy diet regimen and healthy lifestyle long-term. It taught me how and what to eat to continue to feel healthy. Even though my doctors talk about vitamins they don’t know a lot. As a diabetic, I have been controlling sugar for the last 15 years—but I also craved it and binged on it. Now, I don’t want it anymore. The craving is not there. Today, if something is too sweet, even if it’s healthy, I am honestly a little repulsed by it. I don’t obsess about pastries, bread, and unhealthy foods.

I don’t know how long I will live, but I have this amazing opportunity to feel healthy and live my life to the fullest.

I’ve been overweight, lethargic, diabetic, depressed, stressed out, and addicted to drugs since I was young. With no sleep in two years, I felt half dead. I’d tried several recovery programs but with only limited success. I always felt they failed to address the physical aspect of recovery. Sweet Science seemed to be that missing piece of the puzzle. It made perfect sense that my body needs to heal in order to even begin to face the process of recovery. After two weeks of working with Elena, I started to feel more energetic, less stressed, more optimistic. And I was sleeping again!

The most surprising thing about working with Elena is that it wasn’t just about staying sober. I learned what to eat and how and why. I went from McDonald’s twice a day to cooking lean meat and greens at home. I lost 20+ lbs in the first two months. I had no idea that I would get down to a healthy weight while staying sober. Now the cravings are gone--for sugar and drugs. This is the best I’ve ever felt in my life.

I’ve been drinking hard alcohol since middle school. I’ve tried various alternative wellness programs and therapy and forcing myself to abstain. They never lasted more than 2-3 weeks. Then a friend’s friend who is in her 5th month of recovery through Sweet Science recommended Elena. Unlike other programs, Sweet Science was very personalized. It helped me stay on track during difficult and stressful days. Being a former addict, Elena understands the triggers and difficulties a person with addictions encounters. She was kind enough to make herself accessible through email and text and would respond promptly when I had any questions.

I’m in my 3rd month of this program and I feel better than ever. My productivity has improved and so have my relationships. I have more energy and I’m more excited about the little things in life. I have Zero cravings for alcohol. The most striking thing for me was how effortless it was to not have those cravings. Did I mention all the $$$ I’m saving by not drinking, using substances or overindulging on food? 😊 I could not have asked for anything more.

Before I started working with Elena, I loved sugar and sugar loved me. It gave me “pretty” love handles as proof of our long-term relationship. I wanted to reduce sugar in my diet so many times, but I failed. I thought I was weak until I met Elena. Now, I couldn’t care less for sugar. I don’t need it and, more importantly, I don’t want it. I lost 20 lbs in the first two months of the program and kept it off effortlessly through today (1 year after completing the program). Elena is very passionate, supportive, non-judgmental, sensitive, and funny. She was always there for me when I needed her help. Elena even went grocery shopping with me to show me exactly what I need to look at when choosing one product over another. She also shared some healthy meal and snack recipes that we can use for our entire family.

Day four of Sweet Science program was the first day of my new life. It was the first time in forever I woke up rested, with a clear head, in a great mood, and ready to move mountains! I used to be tired all the time. I’d thought I might be suffering from “chronic fatigue syndrome” and planned on seeing a doctor a few days before I talked to Elena. Then I started her program. Now, I feel like a different person! This person is full of energy, her mind is clear, and overall she feels great!