Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

Young Female Entrepreneurs (#YFENYC) March Meet-up: Clear Your Fear

In my many years coaching with Gabrielle Bernstein, I learned that "fear speaks first and loudest."Β  I know this. But that doesn't mean that when I want to do something or have an idea that I don't try to talk myself out of it or dream up a laundry list of reasons why it won't work. I've learned to catch myself in the act and recognize these moments as fear disguised in excuses. I know so many … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: Quick (3-Minute) Healthy Breakfast

If you're like me most mornings, you're pressed for time and breakfast has to be quick. Like quicker than quick. For all you oatmeal lovers out there, here's a new take on the stuff that lets you boil the ingredients the night before so they can do their thing overnight. The result is a healthy breakfast that will fill you up, not hold you up. Watch the video to see how it's done. (Recipe … [Read more...]

Core Foods Review

I'm always a skeptic when it comes to "bars," as in the energy/nutritional supplement/meal replacement variety. One look at the label and I'm transported into ingredient mayhem. Fake ingredients parade as healthy ones, added sugars galore and the list goes on. So, when Core Foods sent me a sample variety pack of their Core Defender Meals, a raw, vegan, high fiber, organic, gluten-free performance … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: 3 Secrets for Stellar Digestive Health {How to Get a Flat Tummy}

  Initially, I wanted to title this post "How to Get a Flat Tummy" and leave it at that. Isn't that what many women want, anyway? But I didn't want to lead you on, because, it's not really about the flat tummy or achieving some unattainable standard of beauty. The real issue we need to address is that what's happening on the inside expresses itself on the outside so if you want something … [Read more...]

10 Inspired Miles in Hyde Park

Six flights in seven days. That sums up my past week. It's not exactly conducive to half marathon training. Though I haven't mentioned it here yet, I've been in half marathon training mode since February anticipating the More Fitness Half Marathon on April 14. I've battled the brutal winter weather we've had here in New York, a terrible cough and cold and finally an unexpected family loss. I … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: What Is Healthy Eating?

Today's Tuesday Tip is a question from a viewer/reader. Healthy eating is a complex topic that means a lot of things to different people. In today's tip, I share my experience with healthy eating and what it means to me as a health coach. Watch the video to learn what I believe healthy eating is and what it's not! Your turn! Share with me in the comments, what healthy eating means to … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: How to Eat Healthy in a Restaurant

Β  Although I'm a big proponent of cooking at home, I'm no stranger to a restaurant and I know my clients aren't either. As part of my health coaching program I make sure my clients feel confident about ordering a healthy meal from any menu. One of my clients found this exercise so helpful, she suggested I make it a Tuesday Tip! Watch the video for a few of my best tips for making healthy choices … [Read more...]

A Weekend with Integrative Nutrition: IIN Live

Four years ago to the date, I sat in a corporate cubicle feeling stifled, uninspired and unhappy. I dreamed of something more fulfilling but until I found IIN and enrolled, I didn't know what I could do to transform my passion for health and wellness into a career. Barely able to voice my opinion on a conference call or in a meeting, I never dreamed I could find my voice as a wellness coach. When … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: How Busy Women Do Green Juice

Green juice can be a habit as expensive as afternoon frappuccinos. If you're a busy gal (or guy) how can you get your daily green juice fix without spending all your cash? Watch this video as I tell you how. You'll want to stay til the end (it's short, promise) because I'm sharing some bloopers, this time! Have a time-saving green juice tip? Share in the comments.  Like this post? Share … [Read more...]