Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

What Is a Portion Size?

How many portions are in a snack-size bag of whole grain crackers, a bottle of juice or a protein bar? The simple answer is it's hardly ever just one. Some of these products contain as much as two or two-and-a-half servings per package. Can YOU Eat Just One? Sure, you could go ahead and enjoy just half the bag, but who really does that? It's ok if you're silently agreeing with me because … [Read more...]

Training for a Triathlon

What goes into training for a Triathlon? It's a question people often ask.  The answer is there's no one way to train for a triathlon - or any race for that matter. How you train comes down to the goals you set. Since I'm not an expert on training, I consulted Triathlon coach, Coach Mike Ricci of D3 Multisport for a customized training for a triathlon plan which he offered to me at a discounted … [Read more...]

Lessons I Learned in Hawaii

Writing this post makes me feel like I'm back in elementary school with my first homework assignment of the school year, "what I learned at Summer Camp." In a way, it's kind of the same. I think we grow and learn the most when we're removed from the routines of our daily lives and immersed in new places or situations. Sometimes they're uncomfortable and other times they're oh-so-comfortable. Like … [Read more...]

An Ode to the Pineapple: The Health Benefits of Pineapple

Aloha from Hawaii! If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram you probably guessed that I'm vacationing in Hawaii. Tuesday Tips will be back next week, but in the meantime, I was inspired by my visit from the Dole Plantation here in Hawaii and my own love of pineapple to share the many health benefits that pineapple offers as a natural anti-inflammatory and digestive aid. I enjoy a little fresh … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: How to Use Leftovers

Next time you find yourself wondering how to use leftovers, do this: wrap them in a sheet of Nori. Nori is a sea vegetable found in the Asian foods section of your grocery store. It has tons of health benefits, including more Vitamin C than an orange. These wraps are perfect as an on-the-go lunch or snack option. Just assemble right before you eat. Watch the video to see how easy it is to make … [Read more...]

Fat Burning Foods

Helping women transform their relationship with food means I often work to re-educate my clients about certain types of foods so that we can shift their mindset in the right direction. One of those foods is fats. I find that so many women fear fat thinking it's the culprit when it comes to gaining weight. Our bodies need fat to burn fat. It's used for insulation and organ protection and to … [Read more...]

Next Challenge: Athleta IronGirl Triathlon + a Discount Code

So far this year there's been the More Fitness Half Marathon, a Spartan Race with Reebok and now I'm moving on to the next challenge: the Athleta IronGirl Triathlon (formerly the Danskin). Don't let the name mislead you, this race is a sprint distance triathlon (1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run) in Sandy Hook, NJ on September 8. It's the same race I took on last summer after a three year … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: How to Make Your Own Sports Drink

Exercising outdoors in the summer heat can deplete your body of electrolytes, the chemicals in your body fluids responsible for muscle performance and the optimal function of the body's many systems. Sweating out electrolytes in the summer heat means that you'll need to replace them. While there are several sports drinks marketed as a way to help you replenish electrolytes, many contain refined … [Read more...]

Soldier of Steel Transformational Workout Plan Developed by MAN OF STEEL™ Trainer

The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Soldier of Steel  David has been trying to get me to the theater to see MAN OF STEEL™ and I have to admit, until last week's Spartan Race I wasn't very interested. But now a movie like that takes on new meaning to me. Like I said in my Spartan Race Recap, the course was hard core. It's no surprise because Spartan race obstacles … [Read more...]