Welcome! My name is Melissa, and I am a 21 yr old aspiring nutritionist. Food is my undying passion, and I have made it my mission to discover all of the tastes that the world has to offer. Here is where you will find food I have eaten, food I want to eat, and food I will possibly never go near. Also found on this journal are recipes, health tips, and other (not so food related) rants to better your body and satisfy your taste buds! Please assume all photos on my journal have been taken by me, unless I state otherwise. Bon Appetit❦Tumblr (3.0; @nutritionvixen)http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mczyy64hsC1rit6yko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://whatareyoudoingitfor.tumblr.com/post/35106339764/melanie-is-healthy-inchesinsteadofpounds-not">whatareyoudoingitfor</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://melanie-is-healthy.tumblr.com/post/35079727869/inchesinsteadofpounds-not-enough-male-fitspo-in">melanie-is-healthy</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://inchesinsteadofpounds.tumblr.com/post/35072195963/not-enough-male-fitspo-in-tumblr-so-for-all-you">inchesinsteadofpounds</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Not enough male fitspo in Tumblr. So for all you guys out there trying to lose weight here is some inspiration and motivation!</p> </blockquote> <p>HOT</p> </blockquote> <p>Meep</p> </blockquote>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/35116891421http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/35116891421Tue, 06 Nov 2012 02:46:48 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m694pgQ8qA1rv6s78o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Well done.</p>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/33386046356http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/33386046356Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:44:54 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_maoa84yJbN1ro9rq7o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_maoa84yJbN1ro9rq7o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://beautifulpicturesofhealthyfood.tumblr.com/post/31951251980/crispy-baked-eggplant-fries-with-marinara-dipping">beautifulpicturesofhealthyfood</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries with Marinara Dipping Sauce (aka Eggplant Parmesan Fries!)…<a href="http://www.closetcooking.com/2012/09/crispy-baked-eggplant-fries-with.html">RECIPE</a></p> </blockquote> <p>THIS LOOKS DELICIOUS!</p>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/33385643421http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/33385643421Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:38:44 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3djq9kmnu1qbzw6mo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/33112797688http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/33112797688Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:36:03 -0400<p>and I’m getting a belly button ring.</p>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/27242482943http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/27242482943Sun, 15 Jul 2012 01:18:41 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6vl3utwhj1ro9rq7o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6vl3utwhj1ro9rq7o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://beautifulpicturesofhealthyfood.tumblr.com/post/26811098275/zucchini-spaghetti-ingredients-3-zucchini">beautifulpicturesofhealthyfood</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><a href="http://clementinecuisine.wordpress.com/2012/07/04/zucchini-spaghetti/">Zucchini spaghetti</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p> <p>- 3 zucchini</p> <p>- 1 clove garlic</p> <p>- 1 tbsp olive oil</p> <p>- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (or herb of your choice)</p> <p>- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan</p> <p>- salt and pepper</p> <p><a href="http://clementinecuisine.wordpress.com/2012/07/04/zucchini-spaghetti/">RECIPE</a></p> </blockquote>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/26835581389http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/26835581389Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:54:35 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m600tmDz9e1r7qa1wo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://pleasebe-thin.tumblr.com/post/26823262641/want">pleasebe-thin</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>WANT</p> </blockquote>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/26835551577http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/26835551577Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:53:59 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6mp4xXsdo1rxrdjlo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>❤</p>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/26808555754http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/26808555754Sun, 08 Jul 2012 23:36:15 -0400<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://jamierunningwild.tumblr.com/post/25901854951/the-ups-and-downs-of-a-fitblr">jamierunningwild</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://perfectingclaire.tumblr.com/post/25901770984/the-ups-and-downs-of-a-fitblr">perfectingclaire</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>an off day</strong></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67ediKbPf1r7u2og.gif"/><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67edq70nt1r7u2og.gif"/><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67egiGvoe1r7u2og.gif"/><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67eetwv9x1r7u2og.gif"/><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67eigfaKy1r7u2og.gif"/></p> <p><strong>when getting back on track</strong></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67f7wOMFP1r7u2og.gif"/><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67f8w1x6j1r7u2og.gif"/><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67f9sCw671r7u2og.gif"/><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67fa9E7UL1r7u2og.gif"/><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67fboLMQD1r7u2og.gif"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67fgq0fYK1r7u2og.gif"/></p> </blockquote> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m67fiyAlkb1r8b8qg.gif"/></p> </blockquote>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/26011849733http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/26011849733Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:07:30 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luvcyjC8n31r6u05ro1_400.gif"/><br/><br/>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/26002567192http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/26002567192Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:20:35 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3dg5nUSiH1r9ghuao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/26002531264http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/26002531264Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:19:49 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m641dxKuYc1qf7h58o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>That is so hot.</p>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25904879895http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25904879895Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:57:54 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2j9te1DGo1r6u05ro1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>‘nuff said.</p>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25864581854http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25864581854Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:07:32 -0400<p>If my diet were to consist of 90% negative calorie foods, would it technically be as if I ate next to nothing all day?</p> <p>Yes NEGATIVE means to have less than x of something, however does it really work for your body to subtract calories from that 10% of eating anything I want?\</p> <p>**YES, I know this wouldn’t be healthy in the long run**</p>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25854345752http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25854345752Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:03:34 -0400<p>For the first time in a long time, I have pre-calculated my calorie intake for tomorrow&#8230;</p> <p>For a week, I will pre-plan my calories for each day and hopefully by the time the week is up, I’ll still want to continue.</p> <p>Im excited because it begins with a big breakfast of:</p> <p>-2 eggs once over easy</p> <p>-1 slice of white toast (my parents refuse wholegrain)</p> <p>-1 cup Wake-up Smoothie of Awesomeness</p> <p>-1  8oz coffee</p> <p>-1  8oz glass of water</p> <p>I think the only reason I’m posting this is because I’m just excited to begin this challenge of keeping within my recommended calorie intake of 1200. I’m still 308 behind&#8230;</p>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25483577368http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25483577368Tue, 19 Jun 2012 23:54:56 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5tlmvEyj81qiuuw8o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5tlmvEyj81qiuuw8o11_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5tlmvEyj81qiuuw8o12_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5tlmvEyj81qiuuw8o13_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5tlmvEyj81qiuuw8o14_500.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5tlmvEyj81qiuuw8o15_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5tlmvEyj81qiuuw8o16_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5tlmvEyj81qiuuw8o17_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5tlmvEyj81qiuuw8o18_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5tlmvEyj81qiuuw8o19_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25483253544http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25483253544Tue, 19 Jun 2012 23:49:23 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5vlf0367u1r6u05ro1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>UGH.</p>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25469285197http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25469285197Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:18:05 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5vr28HZL11ruhjswo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Hahahah.</p>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25468289433http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25468289433Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:02:46 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5sue9xeby1rp5fgao1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5sue9xeby1rp5fgao2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5sue9xeby1rp5fgao3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>My family shared a (not so healthy) birthday dinner!<br/>❤ </p> <p>-Lightly fried calamari sprinkled with black pepper</p> <p>-Breaded veal schnitzel with mozzarella and homemade tomato sauce</p> <p>-Seafood Spaghetti</p> <p>Followed by a lonely workout of my own… a day later.</p>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25348933554http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25348933554Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:08:00 -0400out<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5stbaocpZ1rp5fgao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I didn’t really drink that… </p> <p>❤</p>http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25347918175http://nutritionvixen.tumblr.com/post/25347918175Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:45:00 -0400me