Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

Eat More to Lose Weight

It may sound counterintuitive to frequent dieters, but you can actually eat more to lose weight. Yes, you read that right. Most people are surprised when I tell them that I actually eat. A lot. By today's standards, most people would think I eat more than most women and sadly, I probably do.  Furthermore, most clients walk through my door portioning out every bit of food that goes into their … [Read more...]

Power Shop for Healthy Meals {Infographic}

Now that you know how to shop a supermarket, let's talk meal planning. It's no secret that maintaining healthy habits requires planning ahead and eating at home. More to come on meal planning and how to do it, but grocery shopping alone can sometimes be a dreaded chore. Supermarkets can be cold, crowded and overwhelming so I've put together this handy infographic to get you in and out in under 30 … [Read more...]

Green Beauty Team’s Conscious Iced Chai

Happy Friday! I'm so looking forward to these final weekends of Summer. It's a gloomy day today but the weekend promises lots of sunshine. Fridays are usually my catch up days so I'm enlisting the help of my favorite green beauty expert, Kristen Arnett, founder of Green Beauty Team (you may have seen us at our S.H.E. Summit Pop-up Event, Sustainable Self Care), to bring you an easy, cool recipe … [Read more...]

Pop Quiz: Has Summer Sunk Your Wellness Goals?

Vacations, BBQs and weekends away are all reasons why it's so easy to lose sight of your health and wellness goals during the Summer. The bikini body you worked so hard for just a few months ago threatens to disappear faster than it took to make it and you're left wondering how to deal. Does your Summer wellness routine need a check-up? I wanted to have a little fun so I created this quick, … [Read more...]

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...]