Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

New York City Wellness Guide

Photo by Katherine Mendieta Photography Once upon a time, I had a corner of this blog dedicated to Healthy Hot Spots - local restaurants that served up "healthy-ish" food which at the time was harder to come by. That was then. Now, New York City is ranked among the 20 healthiest US cities and the NYC wellness resources available are second-to-none. In fact, I've visited few cities that come close … [Read more...]

5 Healthy Pantry Staples to Stock In Your Kitchen

Doing the weekly grocery shopping is a task I’ll admit I don’t always love. The weeks seem to speed by and inevitably, Friday rolls around and I’m back to weekly meal planning again. While I often have to force myself to stay on track with this task, the payback is worth it when we have healthy home cooked meals at the ready. I’ve written about several hacks for meal planning in minutes both on … [Read more...]

The Morning Smoothie I Can’t Live Without + A Giveaway!

This post is sponsored by NOW Foods. All opinions are my own. This morning smoothie was a happy accident. When I visited NOW Foods back in May, Day 2 started with a sweaty workout and after we were treated to a make-your-own Smoothie Bar. This Smoothie Bar had every smoothie ingredient you could dream of and more from greens to frozen fruit, nut butters, dairy and non-dairy milks and of course … [Read more...]

10 Tips for Tantalizing Salads

I don't know about you, but in the Summer, I crave salads. Rising temperatures call for lighter, cooling foods and fewer meals offer the refreshment that salads. Whenever my husband and I make dinner together, he delegates me to the salad - he says it's what I'm best at. With lots of salad-making practice under my belt, these are my 10 tips for tantalizing salads.  One // Create texture. … [Read more...]

Body Confidence

When I sat down to write this post I asked myself if I'm really cut out to be writing about body confidence. A few of my readers have requested posts on this topic but I'm hardly the poster girl for it. Like most women, I have insecurities about my body. You know, those voices in your head that try to convince you the number on the scale isn't where it should be or that your thighs aren't thin … [Read more...]

Recipe: Plant Bowl with Basil Avocado Dressing

Last week in Miami, David and I ate at Seaspice, a restaurant that easily became one of my favorites in the area mostly because of their Plant Bowl but also because everything we ordered was just so good. And the outdoor table we had overlooking the river was pretty sweet too. When I saw the Plant Bowl on the menu - and read its description - I knew right away I wanted to order it. I'm usually … [Read more...]

Miami: Two Incredible Seafood Restaurants in Brickell

Two trips to Florida in one month? I could get used to it. Earlier this month, we spent some time in Tampa and last week we spent a long weekend in Miami. A few years ago, David and I discovered that whenever we visit Miami, we prefer to stay in Brickell, a neighborhood in downtown Miami and the city's financial hub, instead of the more party-centric South Beach. Brickell is fairly quiet with a … [Read more...]

Why You Don’t Have to Sweat to Get a Good Workout

If you’re a fitness fanatic, someone who generally likes to exercise or are working toward a health or fitness goal, chances are you like a good sweat session. And I’m guessing that when it comes to your chosen workout, the more intense and sweatier the workout, the better – right? Not necessarily. As a barre instructor, I’d like to say I’m amazed by just how many people think if they don’t sweat … [Read more...]

Four Things to Know Before Quitting Your Full-Time Job

You're unhappy in the corporate world and thinking about quitting your full-time job to pursue your side hustle - that thing you're truly passionate about. Believe me, I've been there and done that. In 2012, I quit my full-time job in Corporate Communications to pursue a full-time career in Health Coaching. Now, six years later, I often have conversations with other aspiring Health Coaches who are … [Read more...]