Marissa Vicario

Tuesday Tip: Make This Healthy Snack {Superfoods Recipe}

  While walking through Whole Foods one Saturday, I tasted a sample of almond butter with cacao nibs, hemp seeds and honey. I thought, “I can do better than that,” and this superfoods recipe was born. Watch the video to see how easy it is to make. It’s a little crunchy, a little salty, a little sweet and a lot… Read More

How to Stay Fit on a Budget

It’s true I love clothes, shoes and boutique fitness classes. But all of those items – alone or together – can put a strain on my budget. Moreover, as a business owner, I’m careful with how I spend my money. That said, I’m always looking for ways to stay fit on a budget.Β  When I left my full-time office job,… Read More

Next Challenge: Reebok Spartan Race

The More/Fitness Women’s Half Marathon came and went. Even though my training wasn’t perfect, I managed a personal record of a whopping 7 seconds. I barely had time to recover when, like after any race, my thoughts turned to “what’s next?” When Reebok (the Title sponsor of the Spartan Race series) offered me the chance to participate in a Spartan… Read More

Tuesday Tip: How to Wake Up Healthy {Morning Tonic}

Last week’s Tuesday Tip on my favorite ways to use apple cider vinegar was so popular I wanted to elaborate with this week’s tip. I rely on this morning tonic (I’ll show you how to make it in seconds in the video) to start my day and it’s no surprise that apple cider vinegar — along with lemon and ginger… Read More

Tuesday Tip: 5 Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar

The response to last week’s Tuesday Tip about my favorite uses for coconut oil was so positive that I wanted to do the same for apple cider vinegar. Like coconut oil, it’s a natural antibiotic and antiseptic and has hundreds of household and beauty uses. Watch the video below to learn my favorite ways to use it and what to… Read More

Half Marathon Prep

On Sunday I’ll be running the More/Fitness Half Marathon – my fifth half marathon (if you count the Nike one I jumped into unregistered on a date back in 2007-ish). I was a crazy kid back then and could run 13.1 at the drop of a hat. These days, I actually have to train and put in some half maraton… Read More

Yoga for Detox and Empowerment at the Yoga Journal Conference

My early years as a yogi were spent practicing yoga for fitness’ sake, what Jules Febre calls fitness asana. I liked that calm, relaxed feeling I had after, but let’s face it, I was going for the toned arms and tight abs. Not so much anymore. Over the past several years, my practice has evolved. For me, now, yoga is… Read More

Tuesday Tip: 5 Uses for Coconut Oil

  I’m obsessed with coconut oil. I use it for everything from cooking & baking to moisturizing my skin. The health benefits are through the roof and there are literally hundreds of uses for it. Grab a jar — or two — and keep it on hand for all your household needs. Watch the video to see some of my… Read More