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A Balanced Perspective Weekly 
on Health and Wellness
January 24, 2006

1. Stop Obsessing Over Yourself, Be Encouraged!
2. Cooking Classes
3. Holistic Health Counseling in person or by phone
3. Partner Dancing Simplified - January 28
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"Do not take to heart everything people say, lest you hear your
servant cursing you.  For many times, also, your own heart has
known that even you have cursed others."

King Solomon, Ecclesiastes 7:21-22

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1. Stop Obsessing Over Yourself & Start Living Your Life

Do you get tired of feeling bad about your body? Do you feel
like you know what you should be eating to be healthier, but
you always end up giving in, eating for comfort, craving
sweets, or losing your willpower in social situations?

I know what this is like. I was an emotional eater. I tried
many different diets, but they didn’t last long. The food was
more important to me than feeling good in and about my
body.

Eating Disorders & Fad Diets

I’ve been through eating disorders and fad diets. I’ve been a
dancer in the dance world with the pressure to be thinner
than what is healthy. I’m also a woman, a position that
automatically inherits the tendency to be obsessed with my
body and weight…and to compare myself with others almost
constantly.

The Answer To Change

Fortunately I did eventually gain the motivation and strength
to change. How? I discovered something that I loved more
than food. I discovered me. I decided that I no longer wanted
to waste time. I went to work hard on my body image, my
self-esteem, and my relationships. I made the decision to stop
hiding and to express myself fully, going after my dreams,
saying how I truly felt (rather than suppressing it) and being
myself. I decided to experience my life fully instead of burying
my head in a pint of ice cream or a box of Oreo cookies.

I lost 25 pounds and did it in a healthy, balanced way. I
learned how to eat healthy nourishing food and stop bingeing
or eating for comfort. My body image began to change, my
confidence changed, I experienced more intimacy in
relationships, and I stopped settling for less than how I truly
wanted to live my life.

You Can Make The Change Too

You can make these changes to. You can feel good in your
body; you can go after what you want.

A Life Worth Living

That is why I am passionate about coaching women. I want to
see you break out of the bondage of self-consciousness. I
want to see you living brightly and loving freely. I want to see
you going after your dreams, and creating practical, tangible
plans to get you there. I want to see you have the knowledge
and strength to choose and eat healthy foods without
constantly battling with yourself over it or becoming obsessed
with some radical diet. I want to see you experience the
positive effects of what eating healthy can do for you…like
losing unneeded weight, clearing up your skin, lowering your
cholesterol, improving PMS symptoms, and simply just feeling
better because your body is well nourished.

Schedule An Appointment

Call me to schedule an appointment and you will see how
holistic health counseling can provide you with support,
encouragement, education, and inspiration. You will make
changes through this program because we work in partnership.
If you don’t enjoy your initial session or program with me, I
will refund your money. That is how much I believe in it.

I look forward to meeting you. Call me to schedule a time to
come in: 917-689-6530

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"I thought by going to Melissa I would get a few dieting tips, some
new recipes to try at home, maybe lose 2 or 3 pounds, and walk
away feeling pretty good about myself.  What I received from my
sessions with Melissa was so much more!  Melissa went to the root
of my "troubles" and concerns, she lead me to a place where I could
let go, forgive, and be more proactive about my dreams.  Since
Melissa, I have been dancing and performing more than ever and 
feeling much more positive about my life and career.  I sought out
Melissa to lose five pounds yet, in the end, I wound up gaining so
much more than anticipated.  I have filled my life with so much
meaningful matter that craving healthy foods has come naturally and
I desire them in order to support my lifestyle.  My achieved weight
loss ended up being just an added bonus."  -CB, Dancer, NYC

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2. Cooking Classes 
(located on the Upper West Side)

Organic Food, Organic FUN, and Good Company

"I truly enjoyed the cooking class. It was more than I expected.
I met some really interesting people, and Melissa was a great
instructor, patient and very informative. Not to mention the dish
we made (salmon burgers, quinoa,and our very own salad dressing)
were all so easy to make and very tasty and satisfying. I look
forward to taking another class soon" - Valerie-Saun Alerte 

Fri., January 27 ($45)
Creamy Salmon Soup with Mustard Greens
Baked Rosemary w/ Caraway Sweet Potato
Dandelion Stir-Fry
Lemon Jasmine Rice
Blueberry Cream

*Improve Your Body Image
*Set short term and long term goals for your life
*Discover your talents, skills, and natural abilities
*Resolve Some Of Your Immediate Challenges
*Learn To Eat Well For Life

Call me to schedule an appointment: 917-689-6530
melissa@myheartdances.com

Sessions are $75 to $125.

%50 off first session throughout January

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4. Dance Your Heart Out - Modern Jive January 28

Partner Dancing Simplified!

Modern Jive is like swing, hustle, and salsa all mixed together.

It's danced to pop music

$15 at the door, $12.50 ahead of time - no partner needed
Beginners are welcome!
Saturday, January 28
Doors open at 8pm

Arrive at 8pm and get a free lesson with admission.
Located at Empire Dance: www.empiredance.com

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"You are non-judgmental and so real and practical about dealing
with these issues.  I tell everyone about you.  You are so young, but
you are so smart and have great insight.  I love working with you,
and I'm a tough customer." GG, NYC