I participated in a campaign on behalf of Millennial Central for Seventh Generation. I received a promotional item and product samples as a thank you for participating. This month I’m teaming up with Seventh Generation to help spread awareness about the importance of chemical reform in the United States. When I started prioritizing my health and wellness years ago, it… Read More
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Les Mills. This winter I’ve been on a mission to build strength. Training for half marathons and triathlons involves a lot of cardio, which is a good thing, but last year I realized my workouts were becoming imbalanced and building muscle strength was where I directed my focus during… Read More
Once upon a time, I posted this on Twitter: Thanks 2 @DrOz and team for the #HH Summit event and bringing important health topics mainstream, would love to be a guest on your show! — Marissa Vicario (@MarissaVicario) February 25, 2012 A few Fridays ago I got a call from the Dr. Oz Show, one thing led to another and… Read More
I participated in a Blogger Activation on behalf of Millennial Central for Modere I received a promotional item to facilitate my review and to thank me for my participation. Earlier this week we had our first sign of 60 degree weather. That didn’t last long as we’re back to the cold temps now. Regardless, the first sign of Spring weather (or any change in… Read More
What’s a day in the life of a health coach like? Last week I posted on Facebook and Twitter that I needed some blogging inspiration. Crickets. (Really, guys???) Except for one brave soul, Kara. She tweeted that she wanted me to write about a day in the life of a health coach – a day in my life as a… Read More
When your job revolves around talking about food, you tend to get cravings. Lucky for me, it’s mostly for healthy things like broccoli so I have no problem honoring them This week while putting together a few menu ideas for a client, I had a strong craving for breakfast — specifically, protein pancakes — only it was almost time for dinner…. Read More
I had the opportunity to preview the newest edition (3rd ed.) of Integrative Nutrition: Feed Your Hunger for Health and Happiness. This book has been like my nutrition bible since attending IIN five years ago. But I was pleasantly surprised to see a TON of new content, including a sidebar about global superfoods. Eating the right food has everything to… Read More
So, about this Biggest Loser controversy. Unlike most of the rest of the country, I didn’t watch this week’s finale. While I’ve seen the show many times, I don’t tune in regularly. I have mixed feelings about it. There are plenty of articles out there taking side on the Biggest Loser controversy so I’m also not going to comment on whether… Read More
One of my goals for this year is to be more consistent with my meditation practice. Yes, I’m putting it out there to keep me accountable. For years, I’ve been on and off with it, but so far this year it’s going better than ever (no, still not perfect, but I probably won’t ever be!). Mostly because I’m doing it… Read More
