A Balanced Perspective Weekly
on Health and Wellness
February 13, 2007
1. Valentine's Day
2. Wellness Packages for the New Year
3. Orlando News
4. Cooking Classes - 2007
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1. Valentine's Day
I had a few requests to write about Valentine's Day or about
love. I thought quite a bit about what I would write actually.
I mean, most people I know seem to run for cover when
Valentine's Day commercialism and expectations make their
way into our lives the day after New Years.
I think most of us become pretty selfish on Valentine's Day,
especially if we're single. We either go through self-pity... or
anger at the day in order to pretend that we are not in a
state of self-pity. :-) Or we are wondering who will get us
what, and if we have any secret admirers.
Blessing Our Friends and Family
Do you know if you go to the card store for a Valentine, you
not only find Valentines for couples, but for moms, dads,
brothers, sisters, best friends etc. I got so excited about
this, that in January I bough my parents three Valentines
cards. My mom actually received them in the mail today and
called me this morning with laughs and smiles. It made my
heart leap to think I had made her feel so good. Yay!
So I've been thinking a lot about flipping this day around.
Thinking about Valentine's Day in terms of how I can give to
and bless the people around me, how I can make the people
I care about feel special, rather than worrying about
whether or not someone will think of me or if I will be alone.
Unforgiveness is Unhealthy
Another thing I want to remind you of is that health is not
just about food choices. In fact, although I think food
choices are important, there are other aspects of our life that
I think can affect our health more than eating poorly. Anger
and unforgiveness are two of those things. Perhaps Valentines
Day can be a day where we think of all those people who we
are holding something against, whether it be mild or major, and
decide to forgive them and even say a prayer of blessing for
them. Okay. Maybe this sounds cheesy... but seriously,
holding onto anger is not good for your health, and what better
day of the year than V-Day to release a person from your
wrath (whether it be silent wrath or loud). God knows there
are certainly things you probably need to be forgive of too,
none of us have a perfect slate.
Another note, sometimes when we make a conscious effort to
forgive someone, we still find ourselves cringing when we see
them. That's okay. You can't expect your feelings to change
overnight, but you can make a point to practice smiling at the
person and saying hi. Your feelings do not necessarily have to
control whether you forgive someone. In fact, often times our
feelings will follow our actions. And sometimes that means you
and that person need to sit down and have an honest, open
conversation.
Okay. It's a Little Cheesy, But...
So. Make a list of people that you bare resentment towards.
Wake-up on the morning of Valentine's Day, pull out your list
and say, "I forgive you so and so, I forgive you so and so."
And then say a mini prayer for each of them, wishing them
their best V-Day ever. And when you see them, smile and
say, "Hi. Happy Valentine's Day." You will probably make a
difference in their life. You will make a difference in your life.
Happy V-Day.
Melissa
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2. Wellness Packages - Make This Year Different
The Lifestyle Makeover
I don't know what I'm doing with my life. I'm not satisfied
with my career, my relationships are not going anywhere.
I'm not really where I want to be.
Sound like you? This package will cover career, relationships,
spirituality, and health. You'll gain a stronger hold on your
identity, and find satisfaction moving forward towards
discovering and completing personal goals and projects.
6 sessions - $675
The Nutrition and Health Makeover
I don't eat what I should, nor do I stick to an exercise plan.
I'm not even sure if I know what I should eat! I find myself
snacking on junk food and eating poorly when I'm at work or
traveling. I want to have more energy and be fit. I want to
grow old healthy!
This package is for the typical New Yorker. You want to be
conscious about your health, but you are not making it happen.
You want more energy and to eat better. In this plan we'll get
down to the nitty gritty about what is getting in the way for
you, and how you can achieve a healthier you without
cramping your lifestyle. We'll create a therapeutic lifestyle
plan that works just for you!
3 sessions - $375
The Weight Loss Makeover
I'm tired of not sticking to my diets. I'm ready to make a
commitment to my health. I want to see my real body
underneath this cushion. I want to feel good when I walk
down the street and enter a room.
Sticking to a weight loss plan is hard. No doubt about it! This
program is designed to get you off the dieting cycle and get
you on a plan to achieve results. It's for individuals who are
ready to make a change and commit to giving this gift to
themselves. No more quick fix attempts. This is the real deal!
10 sessions - $1125
I Am - Strategic Solutions for Women in their 20's
I love working with young women! It's a time in life where you
are testing your own identity and power in this world, yet
sometimes you feel conflicted by the pressure of your parents'
and peers' ideas about what track you should be on. You have
your own mind and you want to use it...but sometimes you're
not sure about your different opinions. This program deals with
self-image, self-respect, confidence, and effective decision
making.
5 sessions - $575 (sliding scale available for this program...
please call or e-mail me for details)
All programs can be adjusted to fit your specific needs. Number
of sessions can be increased or decreased based on your goals.
Payments plans available.
Contact me with any inquiries
melissa@myheartdances.com 917-689-6530
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"For whatever reason, people are so inclined to
spend money on a health club membership and
working out their body, but when it comes to
working on the mind and emotions, people are
more hesitant. I remember the session that we
had together and all of the advise and direction
that you provided was truly excellent. You really
made a very positive impact on my life and I can
tell that you are exceptionally gifted in this area.
You have a very intuitive sense and are able to
put all the pieces together very quickly and
correctly. These are very good skills for the type
of coaching that you do, and I hope that more
people will see how they can benefit from the
coaching that you provide." - J.R.
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3. Website Highlight of the Week - Recipes
I am starting a weekly weight loss group in Orlando for
women. If you or someone you know would like to be a part
of this, please contact me ASAP for more information.
917-689-6530 or melissa@myheartdances.com
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4. Cooking Classes - 2007
(located on the Upper West Side)
Organic Food, Organic FUN, and Good Company
Thank you for sharing you home, knowledge, great recipes,
and warm friends. There's something very intimate about
creating and sharing a meal with others. It was interesting
to learn about your holistic health background and cook
with new ingredients. I look forward to taking more classes
with you. - Heather
Monday, February 19 (full)
Vegan Teriyaki Stir-Fry
Herbed Green Millet
Sweet Potato and Green Apple Salad
All Natural Fruity Shake
Tuesday, March 6 (3 spots available)
Soba Noodles w/ Carrots in Veggie Broth
Bok Choy w/ Onions and Portobello
White & Sweet Potato Mash
Vegan Peanut Butter Pie
Sunday, April 14 - (11 am class) - no cook picnic dishes
Vegan Chicken Salad
Citrus Infused Guacamole
W/tortillas
Spring Citrus Salad
Carob-Almond Butter Balls
Thursday, May 3
Thai Peanut Soup
Vegetable Summer Rolls
Lime-peanut sauce
Spring Spritzer Cooler
Pre-Register Today – Only $40 per class
All classes are held on the Upper West Side
Class is from 6:30 until 8:30p.m.
And includes all of the following
*Hands-on instruction
*Meet new people
*Learn cool facts and tips about the food you’re eating
*Get healthy tips
*Receive a copy of the recipe to take home
*Enjoy a DELICIOUS meal at the end of class!
Made by The Fabulous You!
Please contact Melissa at Melissa@myheartdances.com for
more details and to register or call 917-689-6530
**Classes are fun, relaxed, and not intimidating! They are
great for beginners!
**Private classes are also available, more details at:
http://www.myheartdances.com/services/cook_class.htm |
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