Crazy for COCO-NUT WATER

NOT ONLY DO I LOVE COCONUT BUT I AM CRAZY FOR COCONUT!

taken from vitaljuicedaily.com

Whether you’re a brisk walker, a Bikram yogi or an Iron wo-Man, if you’re breaking a sweat then you’re at risk for dehydration. In fact, most people can lose as much as 4-8 cups of fluid in just 1 hour of exercise (that’s a lot!).

For post-workout hydration skip artificial sports drinks and opt for one of nature’s purest treats: Vita Coco. Made from pure coconut water (not to be confused with coconut milk), Vita Coco is packed with electrolytes, alkalinizing minerals (tons of potassium, magnesium and calcium) and natural healing properties.

Available in 5 flavors: natural coconut water, passion fruit, peach-mango, pineapple and the brand new tangerine (our personal favorite!), Vita Coco is made of pure coconut water with no preservatives, added sugars, juices, water or coloring. To make the flavors, they’ve simply added fruit puree (heads up: there’s pure cane sugar in the pineapple flavor). So go ahead and hydrate, you (sweaty) nut!

Drink of Champions!

Doppio
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Doppio in espresso is a double shot, extracted using a double filter basket in the portafilter. This results in 60ml of drink, double the amount of a single shot espresso. More commonly called a standard double, it is a standard in judging the espresso quality in barista competitions. Doppio is Italian, meaning "double".

This is my new favorite drink. I feel like a winner when i drink it
and my breath could light fires!

ciao tutti!

marisa

Bunnies in Turmoil- an easter laugh...

ok this is so uncouth for the usual graphic style of my site
BUT
one of my favorite people sent it to me
and i just had to share

Happy Easter early!
may you eat lots of PEEPS

Marisa:)

shake yo tail feather!

hi there
i am still alive. been dealing with a stomach thing.
but it will go away sometime soon...god i hope

my friend Kara owns birds. Yesterday she came home
from work and her bird "ernie" who she thought was a BOY
had LAID AN EGG....so now her name is ernestina
ha ha ha

Happy spring

-marisa:)

Chocolate & Zucchini

(picture courtesy of amazon.com)

NOw if this is not the coolest cookbook in the
world....I do not know what is.

This woman, Clothilde is a fabulous blog writer. I have followed her Blog. You can read her blog at chocolateandzucchini.com. Now you can even buy her New Cookbook on amazon.com or your local favorite bookseller.

I have to give props where they are deserved.
You can bet this is on my Amazon wishlist(hint hint)

xoxo

Marisa:)

A rose by any other name...

Hi there
Its been a little while. I am still alive.
Very great week so far. We have a NEW car so the
world of Volkswagen Hell has come to an end.

We have gone Japanese
and its the greatest!

Here is a picture of a lovely rose
that I received from my lovely husband
and Valentines was so wonderful!

ciao for now

Marisa:)

Hail to Julia Child...my idol

On today's date, February 11, in 1963 Julia Child's "The French Chef" cooking show first appeared on national television.

Isn't that a beautiful way to start the new week?

I thought so.

-marisa

this is why i love editorial design....

a page can mean a thousand words.
good design like this sends chills up my spine.
seriously

this could not have been phrased better.

-marisa

Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries...frozen or fresh

Yes. I am from New England. Yes. I am bummed about the
Patriots losing. I still love the Patriots and mr #12.
It was an upset but there were plenty of factors that contributed
to their demise.

But its a GAME. Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose.
Its no big deal.

Today is a new day. A day to hope for a better season next year.
I am just glad i did not bet a million dollahs on the game.
:)

So to cheer you up....Lets talk about the benefit(also a cosmetics co)
of the lovely fruit....Cherries.

Fitsugar.com had a great article and since Fit sugar seems to be my new
favorite pasttime.....read on.

Discover the power of eating heart-healthy red foods during the first-ever

National Eat Red Week, Feb. 4-10, 2008

in support of Heart Health Month.

Why? Well, studies from the University of Michigan suggest that the pigments that produce the red color in many fruits and vegetables like fresh cherries and tomatoes, are actually powerful disease-fighting antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation associated with atherosclerosis — hardening of the arteries — and reduce certain risk factors for heart disease.

To learn more and to donate $1 to the American Heart Rate Association by simply clicking a button (no cost to you) visit Choosecherries.com.
Have you eaten any red foods today? I know i put some frozen cherries in
my yummy smoothie for breakfast and its a wonderful thing.

I am curious so tell me in the comments section below.


-marisa:)

GYM ETTIQUETTE--from FITSUGAR.com

HI all......i took this picture from another website. I am really enjoying more advanced yoga at my gym. I am aiming to somehow get into this pose at some point.
SPEAKING OF THE GYM.. I saw this article and thought it would be nice to share.
taken from FITSUGAR.com 01/31/08

Happy Birthday to Christine D...My sista in law! woot woot!
ok read the article.....

January is a crowded time at the gym. Lots of people are working out to fulfill their 2008 resolutions, which is truly great. I thought it might be a good idea to review a few key elements of gym etiquette. If you are new to gym life, or just need a refresher course please read on.


Some gyms make you sign up for machines, so ask before hopping up on one that you see is empty. You don't want to upset someone who's been waiting a half an hour for a turn.
Clean up after yourself. Always bring a towel with you to wipe down machines and the pool of sweat you might have created. Likewise, put equipment back where it belongs. Even if you found a set of free weights in the spinning room, put them back where they belong so others know where to find them.
Don't hog the machines (especially if it's a busy time). Some gyms have time limits and it's up to the person using the machine to get off on time. Don't be one of those people who cover the display and pretends like you have no idea you've been on it for over 30 minutes.
What else should you know? To find out read more

Set machines back to the standard position after you're done. It's annoying when you go to use the leg extension machine and some guy has set it to 80 pounds.
Be respectful of your fellow gym members. Keep the chatting to a minimum and if you must have your cell phone with you, put it on vibrate. If you get a call, find a private place to talk.
Don't stare at other people working out. If you have a question for them, go ahead and ask, but staring is impolite!
Even though you're in an all girls locker room, be a little modest. Nobody wants to see you walking about in your birthday suit (even if you are proud that your hard work is paying off).


xoxox

marisa:)

GO GO GRAPEFRUIT!!!!!!!!!!!

I am on a kick ass new way of life. I am feeling pretty damn good about it too.
I have since lost almost 2 pounds in the past week. Thats great. Only 30 more do i need to lose....ha ha ha

i am actually enjoying this new portion observing crazy workout life of mine.
i am not denying myself anything. i am just so excited that this new way of life seems to make me feel so much better than i ever thought. My blender was possibly the best appliance we ever bought.

Now...here is an article on FABSUGAR.com that I think you should read.

Remember the Grapefruit Diet from that wonderful decade the 80s? I just read a new variation of the diet – a half grapefruit with every meal, and I am not quite sure how I feel about it. While this new take on the diet is not nearly as extreme as just eating limitless portions of grapefruit and a few hard boiled eggs to keep you from fainting, it still seems a bit overboard.

A 2006 study found that beginning every meal with half a grapefruit can help shed unwanted pounds. In a 12-week study, participants who had half grapefruit starters at every meal, lost on average 3.6 pounds compared to others who were not eating the large citrus fruit and only lost on average one pound. Researchers think that plant compounds help to lower insulin levels and the smaller the amount of insulin in the blood after a meal, the more efficiently the body uses food for energy rather than storing it as fat.

I don't know about you, but the thought of starting every meal with a half a grapefruit for four months sounds unappetizing to me, and I love grapefruit. Grapefruit is in season right now though, so the fruit would be extra tasty and cheap. What about you? Tell me about it in the comments section below.

xoxo
Marisa:)

Tokidoke I love YOU

Its 1am in boston but here i write a special prayer



God
If you are out there
please give me $200 dollars so i can buy this bag
ha ha ha

Its a Tokidoke LeSportsac
and its sooold out all over the world

but bag....


you will be mine someday.

ok goodnight

Marisa:)

Get your Butt back on the Bike !!!!!!

i would like to obtain these spin shoes
but i am not sure if i can afford the price tag.

but i can keep it in mind by posting it on my blog....

xoxox

marisa:)

Happy New Year 2008!

Darling
its gonna be a fabulous year!

STOP TRAFFIC with your LIFE

(picture courtesy: people.com)

Its Friday
and this is the start of the
Psychotic Weekend of Hell before Christmas
(add a few MORE inches of snow on this FIRST DAY OF WINTER)
and there you go!

Get your walking shoes on and try to
score those last couple of presents


and attempt to complete non sensical things
before christmas like: wrapping things and trying to do things
that should not ever be attempted by one person and sanity....
and because I love you all....look at my cousins cat and his view on christmas shopping...



GO!

marisa:)

SNOW IS COMING and sooooo is SACHA!

HI there
there is to be a snowstorm this afternoon into the evening
and I need to go to the mall
what a great idea!

ha ha ha

PEPPERMINT MARTINIS ARE THE NASTIEST THINGS EVER
DO NOT BUY PEPPERMINT MARTINI MIX
ALMOST DIED OF ACID REFLUX FROM ONE LAST NIGHT
(yes martinis on a wednesday night....fun)

My best friend Kat and her husband Alex! are coming in
LESS than 36 HOuRS.....HOORAY
We like to call him SACHA....german for alex...
MAY they have a safe flight.

I get to print up first stage proofs at Kinkos
of my designs for a new logo. PRAY for me I get there safe

ciao for now!

MARISA:)

Get Excited!

HI there
there are so many reasons to be excited today.

1) I get to pay the bills on monday 12/10/07.
2) My best friend and her husband come to stay with me and dave on 12/14/07
3) My other really awesome friend comes to town this weekend.
4) Some of my other favorite cousins come to town next weekend.
5) I get to design a new logo for a new company and I get to get paid for it.
6) dave graduates this coming May and hopefully we will be able to go away to
Europe and use some of my accrued vacation time. We also might get to meet up with
my best friend from germany and her husband.
7) I get to maybe go eat Indian Food tonight.
8) I get to do more christmas shopping this weekend and I might finally have a gameplan for presents for my parents.
9) If i ever get to add a more styled office to my home office,...This is what i would add to my home office.
(see pic above)
10) my christmas card design is coming out Fantastically!

Happy Friday everyone....Its a cold cold day in NE
but I am warm with Happiness!

xoxo

Marisa:)

Midwest Modern- Amy Butler

I know that I do not live in the Midwest
but this book SPEAKS to my style

Seriously
I
MUST HAVE this book

Please Santa...put this under the tree.

Marisa:)

Erase your worries and Sit here!

This is what I call design!. This bench is made of 1306 pencils(pink because they are fancy). You can pull each pencil out and use it to write down a note...and then put it back
BUT
if you use each pencil the same amount of wear or different wear
then you must sharpen either ONE or ALL to get the bench Even again.

Can you tell i got to work at 7am EST?

I am HIGH on Dayquil today i guess. The stuff makes me loopy.

Ciao

Marisa:)

WHEN YOU ARE STRESSED..like me...EAT AN ORANGE!

I am feeling the aftereffects of my adventure at the auto shop yesterday.
My lovely brake job drained me of some hard earned money
and because my part time retail gig is cheating me out of HOURS
i am feeling a bit stressed today

so i did some research on how to reduce stress.

TAKEN FROM FITSUGAR.COM

Let's face it, the holiday season is stressful. Couple that with all the runny noses that surround you and it becomes clear – vitamin C is your ally. Aside from helping shorten the duration of a cold, fighting wrinkles, and helping absorb iron, vitamin C is a stress buster. Boosting your system with extra C before stressful events can help bring your blood pressure back to normal more quickly. Plus it can help even out your cortisol levels after a taxing situation. Cortisol is a brain chemical that is part of our response to stress, and while it is good to have around in the short term, you really don't want it lingering in your system. Hence the importance of Vitamin C since it helps brings cortisol levels back to normal.

Fit's Tips: Winter is citrus season, so it easy to get vitamin C from food sources. If citrus isn't your thing, check out this list


Recently California suffered when temps (remember we are talking about California here) dipped to around 30 degrees killing a good amount of the bountiful citrus crops.

So even though we are facing a minor citrus shortage, it is still recommended that you get at least 75-90 mg per day of vitamin c. In light of all this, you can still get your oranges from Florida, but there are lots of other foods high in vitamin c that you may also want to consider such as:

Papaya: 313.1 mg in one
Bell peppers: 174.80 mg in one cup
Broccoli: 205.7 mg in one cup
Brussel sprouts: 161.2 mg in one cup
Strawberries: 136.1 mg in one cup
Cantaloupe: 112.5 mg in one cup
Kiwi (the fruit, not the bird): 95 mg in one
Cauliflower: 91.5 mg in one cup
Kale: 88.8 mg in one cup
Fit's Tip: It is recommended that adults don't consume above 2,000 milligrams in one day.

I think i will eat a clementine right now.
Go on y'all get your citrus on!
I think i will have a CITRUS INFUSED MARGARITA tonight!

xoxo
marisa