Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

3 Days of Sakara Meals: A Review

I recently ordered 3 days of Sakara meals from Sakara Life. I like to order a 3 or 5-day Sakara meal delivery whenever I have a busy week with little time to shop or meal prep or when I want to do a little plant-based reset. Sakara meals are completely plant-based and created according to Sakara's 8 science-backed nutrition pillars. EXCLUSIVE SAKARA LIFE DISCOUNT: USE … [Read more...]

Mallorca with a Toddler Travel Guide

Quite often, when I tell people we traveled to Mallorca, they assume that we went without our toddler. The reality is that we take our toddler everywhere and in fact, we did go to Mallorca with a toddler. We'll eventually take a vacation without our daughter, but in the meantime, we've loved having her along with us and exploring the world with her. Moreover, traveling in Mallorca with a … [Read more...]

How to Shop for Sustainable Activewear

As someone who has always cared about my footprint on the environment, it took me years to figure out how my shopping habits can make an environmental impact. Now, as a fitness professional and workout fanatic who goes through a lot of activewear, I've learned how to shop for sustainable activewear.Β  The following are some tips that will significantly cut down on your carbon footprint. Keep in … [Read more...]

Disney with a Toddler: Part 2

Last year we went to Disney with a toddler and had so much fun we did it again this year. In last year's post, Disney World with a Toddler, I mentioned that I've never been a Disney fanatic. I went once or twice as a child and never considered going back. That is, until I had a Disney and princess-obsessed toddler. Suddenly, the idea of going to Disney seemed a lot more appealing. Planning … [Read more...]

Spring Activewear Round-up with adidas

I don’t know about you, but after a longer-than-long Winter, my activewear collection needed a Spring refresh. I headed straight to adidas and found everything I need. This Spring activewear roundup with adidas includes looks for casual weekend matcha and coffee runs with my family, chilly mornings spent carting my daughter to swim lessons or cheering her on at soccer practice. I even chose pieces … [Read more...]

Carb Cycling for Women: What Is It and Why Do It?

When my clients get started with TRIM, they're usually new to Carb Cycling. Or if you're reading this, maybe you're already familiar with Carb Cycling but looking for a way to incorporate it into your lifestyle. Finally, you may be wondering why carb cycling for women is an effective weight loss strategy. Why Low Carb Diets Don't Work Many women are carb conscious and familiar with low … [Read more...]

Our Stay at Blackberry Farm

In mid-October, we booked our stay at Blackberry Farm. Blackberry Farm was always a dream getaway for me. It's booked at least a year in advance so I never thought we'd have the chance to go. Somehow, David made it work and surprised me with a two-day trip! We had the nicest, coziest stay at Blackberry Farm. It truly re-charged our batteries. Blackberry Farm is a popular destination … [Read more...]

Los Cabos Travel Guide: Where to Stay in Los Cabos

This Summer we took a family trip to Los Cabos. We stayed at two different luxury hotels during our 10 day trip - Montage Los Cabos and Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal. That said, I'm writing this Los Cabos Travel Guide comparing the Montage vs. Waldorf Astoria. If you're considering where to stay in Los Cabos, you'll want to read this. Spoiler alert: This Los Cabos Travel Guide isn't going … [Read more...]

Sakara Life Pricing Hacks

Click here for 20% off with Sakara discount code MARISSAVSAKARA Several months ago I wrote an honest Sakara Life Review entitled, "Is Sakara Worth It?" My short answer to that question is "yes." Keeping in mind that as a luxury product, Sakara Life pricing is on the higher side. However, there are now many options for cutting costs if you're on a budget. EXCLUSIVE SAKARA LIFE DISCOUNT: USE … [Read more...]