Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

6 Gym Bag Essentials for Spring

This post is sponsored by Harvest Snaps. All opinions are my own. In the Winter, after I teach a barre class or finish my workout, I make a beeline toward home to hibernate. In the Spring, it's not quite the same. The warmer weather and longer days mean that I make more plans and don't mind spending extra time outside. These days, I'm packing my gym bag accordingly, so I can transition from … [Read more...]

Round-Up: Clean Plant-based Protein Bars

There was a time when clients would ask my advice about protein bars and I would steer them the other direction. Protein bars Β - even (and especially) plant-based protein bars - have traditionally been laden with sugar, fillers and other ingredients rendering them more like a candy bar than a health food. However, protein bars are experiencing a comeback (from what I hear it was bars, bars and … [Read more...]

Healthy Drinking Guide

If you're a wine-lover, you're going to want to read this. As a social drinker who appreciates a good glass - or two - of wine, but couldn't shake the guilt I felt when drinking said glass - or two - of wine, I started to dig into how I could enjoy alcohol within the confines of my healthy lifestyle. The good news is that I can! I created this healthy drinking guide for anyone who thinks that … [Read more...]

10 Ways to Increase Protein Intake

Today is National Protein Day (yes, there really is a day for everything!) so what better time to shed light on this oh-so-important-but-often-overlooked macronutrient. According to a recent survey, 37% of Americans don't get enough protein and I believe that! The USDA recommendation is 45 grams of protein for women, but for most people that's far too low! It's common that when my clients start … [Read more...]

The Best Natural Lip Balms for Dry, Chapped Lips

The seasons are changing and basically that means the weather is still windy and frigid. That dry, cold air can wreak havoc on sensitive, exposed skin like your hands, but also your lips. Unless I'm going out, I don't necessarily like to put much on my lips but in this climate it's unavoidable if I want to prevent chapping and cracking. I've rounded up some of the best natural lip balms I could … [Read more...]

How to Become a Health Coach – And Be Successful + IIN Discount

So you're passionate about health and wellness and want to make it a career - maybe even become a health coach. First, let me reassure you that you're in the right place. About 15 years ago I felt a calling likely similar to what you're feeling right now. I was working in Corporate Public Relations but feeling dis-satisfied with the trajectory of my career. I loved anything pertaining to wellness … [Read more...]

Our Infertility Journey: The IVF Decision

The last time I wrote about our infertility journey was almost a year ago. Everytime I post something personal about infertility, I struggle with whether to share it and once I do, I usually want to crawl into a hold and hide. But, I feel that since I have a platform to share, it makes sense to do so. First, thank you to those of you who reached out and offered kind words following my Instagram … [Read more...]

Seven Ways to Be Healthy with Your Honey

I'll admit that there was a time in my life when Valentine's Day was everything to me. I longed for the moment I was in a relationship special enough to celebrate a day reserved only for lovers. Now that I'm in a relationship special enough to celebrate Valentine's Day, is it ironic that we don't celebrate it at all? Don't get me wrong, I love Valentine's Day in that it's a celebration of love, … [Read more...]

Winter Ski Getaway in Stowe

   It seems like ages ago now, but on New Year's Day we headed to Vermont for a Winter ski getaway in Stowe. Skiing in the Northeast can always be a little icy, but I love going to Vermont for a Winter ski getaway because there's so much natural beauty and always lots of good food. This was our fifth time to Stowe and we've also been to Okemo which is charming. Although this trip to … [Read more...]