I've never been much of a diet girl which is surprising because I used to be an obsessive "weigher". You hear of all those crazy diets like the Cookie Diet and Cabbage Soup Diet but I never jumped on the bandwagon. I was too busy jumping on the scale. Every morning at the gym, I would weigh in for the verdict on how I was going to feel about myself that day. That one number -- and it fluctuated … [Read more...]
Recent Blog Posts
Michael Pollan on Food Rules
Tonight I had the pleasure of hearing Michael Pollan discuss his new book, Food Rules, at the Tribeca Barnes & Noble -- just one of the many perks of living in this glorious neighborhood! Other than being a columnist at the prestigious New York Times, Pollan is just a regular guy who was curious enough about food to explore what we as Americans are eating and brave enough to publish the truths … [Read more...]
Integrative Nutrition Certification Improvements
I'm more than half-way there and in six months I will have become a health coach through IIN! At the end, I'll have my Integrative Nutrition Certification. Having reached this point, we've been asked to reflect on our improvements throughout the program. Thinking back over the past six months, my journey on this path has mostly been a steady climb and as I've climbed I've been reassured that I … [Read more...]
No More New Year’s Resolutions
New Year's Day has come and gone. Yet, many people are still at the tip of the iceberg with sticking to (or breaking) New Year's Resolutions. A few years ago, I decided no more New Year's resolutions. If you still need inspiration, I'd like to share my article adapted from Tribeca Citizen. Happy New Year! Here's to a healthy, prosperous 2010! No More New Year's Resolutions In 2007, I made a New … [Read more...]
ADD MORE ~ing TO YOUR LIFE – A Hip Guide to Happiness By Gabrielle Bernstein
My friend, motivational speaker and author Gabrielle Bernstein is bringing happy back with the launch of her book ADD MORE ~ing TO YOUR LIFE: A Hip Guide to Happiness. This fiery, transformational book provides a new formula for a life you’re psyched to wake up for. Gabrielle honed her approach from personal experience – she put the brakes on her unfulfilling and empty fast-paced New York … [Read more...]
Merry Macaroons!
A Holiday Cookie Exchange is always a moral dilemma to a health counselor and last night I was faced with the task of having to bake cookies for such an event. In an effort to stay true to breaking my sugar habits even through the Holiday season and to prove to my clients, friends and family that it is possible, I came up with an alternative. Next time you need to bring cookies to an event, make … [Read more...]
Photos: Kiss Your Sugar Cravings Goodbye at Lululemon SoHo
Thanks to all who attended Kiss Your Sugar Cravings Goodbye at Lululemon Soho! The workshop was so much fun! To be notified about my future events, email me at marissa@mwahonline.com. MWAH! … [Read more...]
For the Love of Chocolate
I totally OD'd on chocolate last night. As a health and wellness coach, that's not at the top of my list of recommendations. But this wasn't any old chocolate. This was organic, raw, vegan, sugar-and-gluten-free chocolate. I never thought so many of my favorite qualities could be combined into one food item -- especially chocolate! At the Institute for Integrative Nutrition's (IIN) holiday … [Read more...]
Kiss Your Sugar Cravings Goodbye at Lululemon SoHo
Kiss Your Sugar Cravings Goodbye at Lululemon SoHo! - FREE Sunday, December 6 9 a.m. FREE Lululemon Yoga Practice (Mat and Breakfast provided) 10 a.m. Kiss Your Sugar Cravinngs Goodbye! Location: Lululemon SoHo: 481 Broadway (between Broome and Grand) Cost: Free If you ate too much Pumpkin Pie and Cranberry Sauce this Thanksgiving and want to kiss those sugar cravings goodbye just in time for the … [Read more...]
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