Life Coaching, Professional Women's Groups,
Organic Cooking Classes, and Inspiration
MyHeartDances(TM) 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!" www.myheartdances.com
1. It's Time To Make It Happen!
2. 12 Week Health and Fitness Weight Loss Group
3. 2008 Cooking Classes
4. Life Coaching and Wellness Packages
5. I'm looking for a short-term roommate: July and August 2008
1. It's Time To Make It Happen
Good morning!
It's Tuesday. Just in case you weren't sure. :-)
Today I'm encouraging you to Seize the Day! or Seize the moment!
Have you ever had anything that you wanted to do, but you were waiting for something else to happen first?
Or rather, DO YOU have something you want to do, but you are waiting for something else to happen first?
I'm talking about something you keep saying you are going to do, but that you are not actively taking steps towards.
What Are You Waiting For?
You are just waiting for Time, Inspiration, Money, etc., and hoping that it will somehow arrive at your doorstep one day.
How long have you been waiting?
Last week a client of mine said, "I'm in my 20's, and this is a time I should feel good about my body, feel attractive, and be healthy. I don't want to remember my 20's as a time I was struggling with weight problems."
I Relate
I relate to her. I gained a lot of weight in my late teens and early 20's and I kept saying I was going to lose it, but I never stayed committed to any diet program... I spent my early 20's feeling uncomfortable in my clothes, and not even trying to flirt because I didn't believe boys would be interested in me because of my weight.
Finally I realized that this was not what I wanted my life experience to be. And I changed it. And it did make a difference in my life. I feel really great in my body, and I feel really great about finally going after other things I wanted to do but was afraid to.
This weekend another friend of mine, a filmmaker, has been waiting for the Right Idea and the Right Inspiration to get started on his next project. A certain amount of waiting and exploring is necessary, but after awhile, you just have to step forward. He said, "How long am I going to wait? I just have to grab hold of an idea and make it what I want it to be."
Time Doesn't Wait for Us
Before you know it, it will be next year. And next thing you know, you'll be 10 years older. It's amazing how time just passes us by. It doesn't wait for us. It's time to get a move on. Make great memories!
I have one space available in my Wednesday Women's Group. This is a great place to develop a plan for what you want to do, to conquer fears and insecurities, to figure out how to get around what's keeping you stuck. E-mail me for more info if you're interested.
Summer Weight Loss Group - Morning program and Evening program
By the way, I am going to do an evening summer weight loss program as well. If you are interested in either the evening group or the morning group, please contact me.
Private coaching is also available. By the way, my initial sessions are guaranteed. Meaning, if you don't find it helpful, I won't charge you. For more info:
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?
I am starting a morning group and an evening group. Please e-mail me with which group you are interested in.
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
Saturday, June 14 11:00 a.m.
California Waldorf Salad
Picnic Potato Salad
Lemon Vanilla Mousse
Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
July 19 - (Breakfast Creations) 11:00 a.m.
Scrumptious Breakfast Sandwich
Pumpkin Pancakes
Breakfast Burrito
Carob-Banana Smoothie
(this class is not completely vegetarian)
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. Summer Sublet on the UWS
SUMMER 2008: APARMENT SHARE ON WEST 81st ST / UPPER WEST SIDE
Spacious bedroom available for rent, in the heart of the Upper West Side,
July 1-Sept 1. $1200 monthly.
This is a clean, quiet room with full-size bed, workspace/desk, wi-fi, A/C.
Previous guests or renters have all been delighted, often referring to the
apt as very cozy, a sanctuary.
This is a 2-bedroom furnished apartment in a well-maintained 5-story
elevator building w/small but equipped kitchen, living room with cable.
Other bedroom occupied by very nice, quiet coach/writer (woman). The
bedrooms are on opposite ends of the apartment, so there's lots of privacy.
Neighborhood is great. Safe, 2 blocks from subway, Central and Riverside
Parks, restaurants, movie theaters, bookstores.
Contact: Mitch Teplitsky
or 917 449 274
"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!"
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™ 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!"