Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

Healthy Hot Spot: Jack’s Wife Freda

I have to be honest, for two whole years the SoHo cafe Jack's Wife Freda has been on my never ending wish list of NYC restaurants to try-- the name alone makes it intriguing --  but for whatever reason I kept missing it. Luckily, I had the chance to go  last weekend with Women Who Brunch and am happy to say, it could become a new favorite. It'll take at least a few more visits … [Read more...]

Breakfast Oatmeal Muffins

Ever need a grab and go breakfast? Like something that's not a store-bought granola bar, because really, those are so not satisfying. January is National Oatmeal Month (so I'm told) so of course an oatmeal recipe is appropriate this week. Somewhere online I ran across this recipe for oatmeal cupcakes so I adapted it a little and ended up with these breakfast oatmeal muffins. Ingredients:  … [Read more...]

2014 Fitness Must-Haves

Exercise has always been a non-negotiable part of my day. So I need to have the right gear and classes to keep me motivated. I've found that having a new top or a fun class to look forward to is key. ย As part of a FitFluential campaign, I've rounded up a few of my fitness essentials for the new Year, including the new Koss Fit Series. Hopefully, you'll find something new to try to keep your … [Read more...]

Why Getting Off Track Can Be A Good Thing

Confession: Over the holidays I got off track with healthy eating and exercise.ย  I didn't plan it that way. The opposite, really. But it being the holidays and us getting engaged in Paris, it happened. I ate, I drank and I didn't workout -- the worst possible combination. Though I don't really weigh myself, I did when I got back, just so I could come completely clean in this blog post. Not a … [Read more...]

A Paris Engagement Story

I rarely get super personal here but since I've been gone longer than usual I thought an explanation was in order. I got engaged in Paris! The plan was to go to London and spend about five days there before heading to Newcastle, England where we would spend Christmas with David's family. On our first night in London, David surprised me with a trip to Paris, and two days later we got engaged … [Read more...]

Is Chocolate Good For You?

This time of year, there's no shortage of chocolate. There's so much of it, in fact, it seems like it should be it's own food group. I'm always asked if chocolate is good for you. The answer isn't as straightforward as you may like to think but here's my take on it. For all you chocolate lovers, this blog post is for you. So is chocolate good for you? Yes and no. Chocolate has been used … [Read more...]

Diet and Exercise: Why They Go Hand-in-Hand

Diet and exercise. They go together like peas and carrots. One without the other just doesn't work. This is a conversation I have with my clients all the time and one I also have with others in the fitness industry. Too many people think you can eat crap as long as you exercise. A TON. How many times did I hear during marathon season, "I'm training for a marathon so I can eat whatever I want." So … [Read more...]

Immunity-boosting Miso Soup

After spending five days in sunny Florida for Thanksgiving, I arrived back in a much colder NYC craving warm, healthy comfort foods. My body knows exactly what it needs, so I listened. I made a carrot-ginger soup and this immunity-boosting miso soup loaded with anti-inflammatory (i.e. good-for-you) veggies and spices that's also easy on the digestive system. I totally cheated and bought a carton … [Read more...]

Being Successful: It’s All About the Hustle

If there's one thing I've learned from living in NYC and starting my own business, it's that you gotta hustle to get the reward. I've been so fortunate to meet many other female entrepreneurs who "get it", including my friend, Nicole, the founder of TasteDaily. Sign up for her ridiculously awesome emails for bold women and then check out her fresh take on "the hustle" right here as a guest on … [Read more...]