Life Coaching, Professional Women's Groups,
Organic Cooking Classes, and Inspiration
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1. Which Fruits and Vegetables are Highest and Lowest in Pesticides
2. 12 Week Health and Fitness Weight Loss Group
3. 2008 Cooking Classes
4. Life Coaching and Wellness Packages
5. Massage Therapist - (Clinical Massage)
1. Which Fruits and Vegetables are Highest and Lowest in Pesticides
Wow! April is right around the corner. Do you remember that saying: "April showers, bring May flowers?" That saying always made me think that it must rain more in April than it does in May. Funny, because according to the averages, it actually rains more in May than any other month of the year.
Anyway... If you've been reading this newsletter for a long time, you know that I have posted the Environmental Working Group's research about which fruits and vegetables contain the most and least pesticides on here before. This is a great resource if you need to save money on your grocery bill and want to know what things you can purchase that aren't organic.
Also, if you are like me, sometimes you like to grab a piece of fruit from a roadside stand and eat it on the way. It might be good to know which fruit you can pick and be fairly certain that they are not pesticide laden.
I'm posting the chart again below, since so many of you found it helpful.
By the way, I'm starting a 12 Week Healthy and Fit Weight Loss Group the first week of May. It's going to offer weekly lessons and support meetings as well as two workout sessions a week. Please see below for more details!
xoxo
Melissa
The Environmental Working Group's List
Non-organic fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides; if you'd like to avoid the pesticides, purchase these organic:
Peaches
Apples
Sweet Bell Peppers
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Lettuce
Grapes (imported)
Pears
Spinach
Potatoes
Non-organic fruits and vegetables with the least amount of pesticides:
You can download a wallet-size version of the guide, read about the research, and find out how other fruits and vegetables scored at www.foodnews.org
or 917-689-653
2. 12 Week Health and Fitness Weight Loss Group
You Get:
Weekly Meeting with a Lesson and Group Support
Twice a Week - One-Hour Group Workouts in the Park with a Personal Trainer
One Initial Private Session with Melissa (that's me!) -
Plus, Two Additional Private Sessions with Melissa that you can use anytime during the three months (especially great if you go on vacation & miss a month)
Group E-mail Support Throughout the Week
Group is Limited to Six Women
Group Begins the First Week of May and Ends the Last Week of July with One Week Off. Most events will take place on the Upper West Side
Fee: $625 for the entire three months
It's time to take your weight loss goals seriously! Be fit by August and enjoy the last month of summer in a great body!
Who Is This Group Right For
If you are ready to take your weight loss goals seriously and are ready to give up fad diets
If you do well with structure, support and accountability
If you are not happy with the way your body looks and feels, but you know you have what it takes to achieve your goals
If you know what to eat, but just haven't had the discipline to stick to it
If you don't know what to eat, and would like to find out
If you want to do this in a healthful way
If you also want to work on the deeper issues around self-esteem and body image, not just weight loss
Classes and sessions will discuss healthy eating, portion control, effective weight loss strategies, self-esteem, body image, stress eating, emotional eating, and more!
When Will The Group Meet?
Currently I am taking names for a group that will meet during the week in the mornings.
If you have a serious interest in this group, but cannot meet in the mornings, please contact me. We may do an additional group for those who work days.
If you are a man and have a serious interest in this group, please contact me, we are also looking at doing a men's group.
Call today to talk to me about whether this group is right for you.
or 917-689-6530
3. 2008 Cooking Classes
Organic Food, Organic FUN, and Good Company
"Thank you for sharing your 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
April 10 - (Dessert Night) 6:30/Thursday
Mooless Chocolate Mousse
Vegan Peanut Butter Pie
Almond Carob Coconut Balls
Cashew Creme
May 8 - 6:30/Thursday
Salmon Burgers
Spring Out Quinoa
Sunset Salad
Parsley Ginger Dressing
Pre-register Today - Only $50 per class -
Gift Certificates Available
All classes are held on the Upper West Side
Class is from 6:30 until 8:30 unless otherwise noted.
All classes include the following:
*Hands-on instruction
*Meet new people
*Learn cool facts and tips about the food you're preparing
*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
for more details and to register, or call 917-689-6530
**Classes are fun, relaxed, and not intimidating! They are great for beginners!
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'ma t 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).
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All programs can be adjusted to fit your specific needs. Number of sessions can be increased or decreased based on your goals.
Payment plans available.
Contact me with any inquiries
917-689-6530
5. Massage Therapist (Clinical Massage)
I think Tom is simply amazing. I interviewed him for a newsletter I produce for a fitness center here in the city a few years back. His education and clinical knowledge impressed me so much, that when I was concerned about some physical pain I was having, he was the first person I contacted to take a look. He spent time asking me a lot of questions about my symptoms, and then patiently explained to me what he felt was going on. It was the first time I felt a health practitioner understood what I was trying to communicate. Not only that, but Tom has become a friend to me. He always has fantastic and interesting things to talk about and his personality makes me feel really comfortable in his presence.
Tom carries an MS in adult physiology and exercise, and is a New York State licensed massage therapist. His advanced education has allowed him to develop a focused, clinical style of massage therapy with a perception formed from years of involvement in sports and fitness. Tom has also acquired practical experience at physical therapy centers including those associated with the Hospital for Special Surgeries. He offers a variety of therapeutic modalities including medical massage techniques, pre-and post-event treatments, myofascial release, cranio-sacral; relaxing or invigorating Swedish, and Eastern methods of energy work such as Thai and Shiatsu.
Tom Garnica
UES (but available in other locations)
646-872-3122
"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 more people will see how they can benefit from the coaching that you provide." -J.R.
"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
™ was developed to support individuals in living from their heart and going after what they want in life. Our mission is to support you in deciding to be honest with yourself and be honest with others so you can face your fears and go after your dreams to "let your heart dance!"
Copyright 2002-2005 Melissa King. Please feel free to share this newsletter or reprint articles, but you MUST include authorship and contact information.
™ was developed to support individuals in living from their heart and going after what they want in life. Our mission is to support you in deciding to be honest with yourself and be honest with others so you can face your fears and go after your dreams to "let your heart dance!"