Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

Tri Training Weeks 3 & 4: Mind Over Matter

I'm at the halfway point and the mantra I've been tied to for the past two weeks has been "mind over matter." I've encountered more hot, humid training days than pleasant ones and when my first instinct is to skip a workout or cut one short, I remind myself that most things worth working for require more mental strength than physical. The days when I've wanted to throw in the towel, I've truly … [Read more...]

Make It Happen {why I left my corporate job}

Allow me to date myself and say that I've been out of college and working in the real world for 10 years. In all that time, yesterday was by far one of the most gratifying days of work I've ever had.  I spent the day on my feet for eight hours in heels, chopping fruit and vegetables under a bright spotlight. And I would do it all over again today. I know this doesn't sound like the perfect … [Read more...]

Three Simple No-Cook Summer Recipes

Summer is certainly not for staying inside slaving away over a hot stove. This summer I've managed to "cook" more than usual but I haven't sacrificed a moment of time spent outdoors. My secret is in simple recipes that require little to no time on the stove or in the oven. These are a few of my favorites you'll find on the Total Reset Plan, 4 weeks of done-for-you recipes so you don't have to … [Read more...]

Tri Training Week 2: No Pain, No Gain

Yes, I know it's cliche but "No pain, no gain" was my mantra this week. More about that in a second. Week 2 Training Plan: Monday – Strength Tuesday – 30 minute Bike + 15 minute Run Wednesday – 15 minute Swim + 30 minute Run Thursday – 30 minute Run + Strength Friday – Rest Saturday – 35 minute Run Sunday – 30 minute Swim + 30 minute Bike It's clear from the workouts that they aren't long but … [Read more...]

Extraordinary People: Gene Gurkoff, Founder, Charity Miles

My friends are incredible people and one day it dawned on me that many of them are doing extraordinary things that I want to tell the world about! I'm excited to kick off the Extraordinary People series with one of my nearest and dearest friends, Gene Gurkoff. Gene and I go way back to when we first met as freshmen in the dorm at Northwestern University.  He claims I had a huge crush on him … [Read more...]

5 Ways Cooking is Like Shoe Shopping

I once tweeted that the only shoes a girl needs are a pair of black Christian Louboutains and a pair of nude ones. I may have been exaggerating, because I love shoes so much that I'd most definitely need more than 2 pairs! But as much as I love wearing the perfect pair of shoes, I've actually fallen in love with the process of buying them too. If there's a means to an end, you might as well … [Read more...]

Tri Training Week 1: Things Don’t Always Go As Planned

At the beginning of last week, not only did I have a solid triathlon training plan in place, but I also had a stocked fridge. No sooner did I get a quick reminder that things don't always go as planned. Week 1 Training Plan: Monday - Strength Tuesday - 30 min run Wednesday - Strength + 45 minute Bike Thursday - 20 minute Swim + 25 minute Run Friday- Rest Saturday - 30 minute Run Sunday  - … [Read more...]

Tri, Tri Again

Sometimes life is about stepping outside of comfort zones. Reward often comes from feeling the fear and doing it anyway. Other times, it's about having a do-over. This post is about the do-overs. I’m big on intention-setting and work with my clients to set intentions at the start of every year. Last December, I created a list of my own. In May, at the halfway point, I reviewed my list, checking … [Read more...]

Diary of a Total Reset Girl: Adriana

Meet Adriana. Before the Total Reset Plan she was a healthy eater who was stuck in a rut of her same-old, go-to meals. During and after she felt satisfied, energized and motivated in a way she never had before with food. Even her husband, Carl, was on board with the exciting meals she was cooking on the plan. Occupation: Organizational Change Consultant Location: New York, NY Total Reset Plan: … [Read more...]