Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

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...]

Two Historic Neighborhoods to Visit in Tampa

Last week I needed a little escape from New York City. I had just launched my Real Food Detox and met a few other looming deadlines. After weeks of focused work on-end combined with feeling down about the barre studio closing, my body and mind were in need of a getaway. David had meetings in Tampa, Fl. last week so I couldn’t resist going with him. I got some alone time during the day to workout … [Read more...]

5 Healthy Coffee Alternatives

I've never been a coffee drinker but many people - my clients included - have a love-hate relationship with the beverage. There's no doubt it's addictive and not just because of the caffeine. Many coffee-drinkers report that they're just as tied to the experience of drinking coffee as they are the energy it gives them. Regardless of where you land on that spectrum, if you're looking for some … [Read more...]

Brand Trust: What Does It Mean to Trust a Brand?

This post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of NOW Foods. All opinions are my own. Before visiting NOW Foods in Chicago, Il., two weeks ago for an Influencer Immersion, I hadn’t thought much about the concept of brand trust. I think a lot about brand loyalty – I have certain brands that are my go-to, but I always thought brand trust came with the territory of securing a spot on the store … [Read more...]

The Benefits of a Bar Method Workout

I was planning this post several weeks ago, before knowing that the franchised barre studio where I've been teaching for the past year and a half was closing. The New York City Soho studio closed its doors last night. (Update: I am now teaching at The Bar Method Noho!) I thought about holding back on posting this, but this seems like the best time ever to explain the benefits of a Bar Method … [Read more...]

7 Ways to Create a Gentle Spring Detox at Home

Spring is a time of renewal and refreshment, it signals new beginnings and for many in the wellness world, that means embarking on a detox. You're probably familiar with detoxing or "cleansing" in some way, but hold up: I'm not talking about anything drastic. Why not try a gentle spring detox? Why would you even want to detox? The answer is simple. Toxins. We're exposed to countless sources of … [Read more...]