My statements to try to live by (collected from various places that I didn’t have sources to name…I can remove if any objections…they just motivate me so much): -I don’t run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath my feet -Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start now and make a brand new ending -What do you want to be? Fit, confident, happy, hilarious, tenacious, strong, cool, hot, radiant, bright, brilliant…..the truth is, you can make yourself anything & have a lot of fun doing it but it’s up to you to make it happen. You’re in charge. You are entirely up to you. Make your Body. Make your life. Make yourself! -You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be -Nothing builds self esteem and self confidence like ACCOMPLISHMENT. Start by doing something that you can be legitimately proud of so you can say…I did this! -Get a reputation by being the runner in the neighborhood. -Transformation isn’t a future event, it is a present activity -Don’t call the world dirty because you forgot to clean your glasses -Most of the things you worry about never happen -Every accomplishment starts with the decision to tryTumblr (3.0; @angelinefiore)http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3d750d4a867b8e1fee066ce807221513/tumblr_mlf4sl6g3O1r44hpyo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><h3><strong>Cool! kim_collings_9 shared her post:</strong></h3><p>K….Run - check! Lift heavy weights - check! Able to do more push ups than I’ve ever been able to - check! Twist funny while coming out of a plank = strain ab muscle all the way up the chest to collar bone - check! Can’t breathe deep without it hurting let alone cough, sneeze, laugh, or sleep-can hardly lay down. Finally saw Dr. and she told me to take time off from everything or I’ll just reinjure it. Was supposed to run a 12k this Sunday and that is out. Might rebelliously walk half of it. :(</p><p><small>(<a href="http://www.fitocracy.com/entry/21122898/?invite_code=QSGWP&source=share_status&referrer=tumblr" target="_blank" style="border: none; text-decoration:underline;">via Fitocracy</a>)</small></p><p><a href="http://www.fitocracy.com/entry/21122898/?invite_code=QSGWP&source=share_status&referrer=tumblr" target="_blank" style="border: none; text-decoration:underline;"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.fitocracy.com/site_media/images/tumblr-footer.png" style=" background: none; box-shadow: none; border: none; text-decoration: none;"/></a></p><p><a href="http://www.fitocracy.com/entry/21122898/?invite_code=QSGWP&source=share_status&referrer=tumblr" target="_blank" style="border: none; text-decoration:underline;">Fitocracy has helped hundreds of thousands of people reach the next level of fitness. Sign Up free.</a></p>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/48224505586http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/48224505586Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:24:21 -0700healthfitocracyfitblrfitnessfitspirationfispiration<p><div class="stream-item-headline"><a class="stream-author" href="https://www.fitocracy.com/profile/kim_collings_9/" id="username_20835503">kim_collings_9</a> <span class="strict_date"></span>Tracked a <span class="headline-emphasis">Workout for</span> <span class="stream_total_points">308 pts</span> <a class="action_time gray_link" href="https://www.fitocracy.com/entry/20835503/">Today</a></div> <div class="stream-item-content clearfix"> <div class="action"> <ul class="action_detail"><li> <div class="action_prompt">Push-Up:</div> <ul><li><span class="set_span set_user_imperial" title="10 reps">10 reps</span> (+19 pts)</li> <li><span class="set_span set_user_imperial" title="13 reps">13 reps</span> (+25 pts)</li> <li><span class="set_span set_user_imperial" title="10 reps">10 reps</span> (+19 pts)</li> <li><span class="set_span set_user_imperial" title="7 reps">7 reps</span> (+13 pts)</li> </ul></li> <li> <div class="action_prompt">Plank:</div> <ul><li><span class="set_span set_user_imperial" title="90 sec">90 sec</span> (+40 pts)</li> <li><span class="set_span set_user_imperial" title="60 sec">60 sec</span> (+27 pts)</li> <li class="pr" title="Personal Record!"><span class="set_span set_user_imperial" title="90 sec">90 sec</span> (+40 pts)</li> <li><span class="set_span set_user_imperial" title="60 sec">60 sec</span> (+27 pts)</li> </ul></li> <li> <div class="action_prompt">Crunch:</div> <ul><li><span class="set_span set_user_imperial" title="50 reps">50 reps</span> (+32 pts)</li> <li><span class="set_span set_user_imperial" title="50 reps">50 reps</span> (+32 pts)</li> <li class="pr" title="Personal Record!"><span class="set_span set_user_imperial" title="50 reps">50 reps</span> (+32 pts)</li> </ul></li> <li> <div class="action_prompt">Stretching:</div> <ul><li class="pr" title="Personal Record!"><span class="set_span set_user_imperial" title="0:05:00">0:05:00</span> (+2 pts)</li> </ul></li> </ul></div> </div></p>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/47735400804http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/47735400804Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:14:47 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6wk1l1vNo1r44hpyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>300 Calorie Dinner</strong></p> <p>Love to BBQ all year long, but it’s so terrific in the summer! I put my shrimp on skewers, lightly sprayed with spray olive oil and seasoned with dried dill, pepper, and lemon. Grilled until just pink. I added a little salt at the end (I don’t add salt to fish before or during cooking typically as it can toughen them). A small potato roll and fruit rounded out the dinner….and it was only 300 calories! <br/><br/><br/>Shrimp, cooked, 16 large - 87 calories <br/><br/>olive oil (great value) 100% extra virgin olive oil cooking spray, 1 serving - 0 calories <br/><br/>Dill weed, dried, 1 tsp - 3 calories <br/><br/>Oroweat Country Potato Dinner Roll, 1 serving - 120 calories <br/><br/>Watermelon, 0.5 wedge (approx 1/16 of melon) - 46 calories <br/><br/>Honeydew Melon, 1 wedge (1/8 of 5-1/4” dia melon) - 45 calories</p>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/26838459296http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/26838459296Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:48:57 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m59c4nXGkZ1r44hpyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Pear Tart Substitute</strong></p> <p>There’s a great coffee shop in my building’s lobby. I try not to go there often as they have wonderful pastries that are hard to resist. Well, I’m not sure why, but I was thinking of their pear tart and wanted one soooooooooo bad. I almost went down there but then I remembered a recipe I saved. It was quick and yummy and I probably saved 500 calories by not getting the one downstairs:</p> <p>Pears, fresh, 1 pear, medium (approx 2-1/2 per lb)</p> <p>Pecans, chopped fine, 5 grams</p> <p>Honey, 1 tsp</p> <p>Cinnamon</p> <p>Peel, core, and slice pear. Heat in microwave for 1 minute. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle nuts and cinnamon on top.</p> <p>157 calories; 32 carbs; 4 grams fat; 1 gram protein</p>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/24617596399http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/24617596399Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:19:35 -0700<p>who are you and why lol?</p>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23816192130http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23816192130Sat, 26 May 2012 13:30:55 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4je9ipqbY1r44hpyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h3><strong>Splurge….Monster Steak<br/></strong><strong>709 Calorie Dinner - T bone steak, sweet potato, and green beans </strong></h3> <p>My son loves t-bones so it was steak night last night. They grilled just a little too long for me (love em on the rare side) but the flavor was good. It was a BIG steak…almost a pound. Had to be good the rest of the day so I could indulge. Here’s the stats for the whole dinner: <br/><br/>calories 709; carbs 57; fat 16; protein 81</p>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23677542709http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23677542709Thu, 24 May 2012 10:08:00 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0fbm3lZdc1qhg3voo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23610231169http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23610231169Wed, 23 May 2012 08:07:17 -0700http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23610152470http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23610152470Wed, 23 May 2012 08:04:49 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4fuh2xp8t1r44hpyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>184 Calorie Snack - Heirloom tomatoes with cheese & oregano / garlic toast</strong></p> <p>Heirloom tomato - 200 grams - 42 cal</p> <p>Baby bell light cheese - 50 cal</p> <p>oregano, dry - 1 tsp - 5 cal</p> <p>Dave’s killer bread light - 1 slice - 65 cal</p> <p>Promise margarine - 1.5 tsp. - 23 cal</p>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23555643515http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23555643515Tue, 22 May 2012 12:07:50 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4dkbxlfyA1rqx9dvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23486111987http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23486111987Mon, 21 May 2012 10:01:57 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4dtncJcs81r44hpyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Motivation</p>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23485755182http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23485755182Mon, 21 May 2012 09:54:47 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3gdiagj4g1rusu75o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://nutrijuice.tumblr.com/post/23236826227/you-are-so-ohhhh-sohhhh-unf">nutrijuice</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>you are so, ohhhh, sohhhh unf</p> </blockquote> <p>My fave! Jason. He’s so hot!!!</p>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23312351831http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23312351831Fri, 18 May 2012 15:27:36 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m471kgUdzb1qjay4ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://finding-happiness-within.tumblr.com/post/23287296612" class="tumblr_blog">finding-happiness-within</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://freefromthesechains.tumblr.com/post/23262826136/please-read-this-is-a-picture-of-my-friend-ava">freefromthesechains</a>:</p> <p><strong>PLEASE READ</strong></p> <p>This is a picture of my friend Ava and I. Ava is on the left. She is in 7th grade and has been in treatment for an eating disorder twice. She will be discharging next week. Ava self harms, a lot. She didn’t self harm at all this week for me since it was my birthday week. I made a deal with Ava. If this picture of her (this stunning little girl) gets 1000 notes, she will not self injure any more. She swore this to me, and she is not one to break promises. Please, please help me with this. Like it/reblog it/do whatever you can. No 7th grader deserves to have cuts all the way up their arms and thighs. Keep her in your prayers :)</p> <p><strong>Edit: She does not have a tumblr, I will show this post to her once it gets the notes. Please help <3</strong></p> <p>This is so sad. </p></blockquote>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23311662996http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23311662996Fri, 18 May 2012 15:15:37 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m37qjj25xC1qzx87io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://ladyhistory.tumblr.com/post/22451379451/atnervesend-reblog-if-youre-a-true-90s-kid-an">ladyhistory</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://atnervesend.tumblr.com/post/22010577194/reblog-if-youre-a-true-90s-kid-an-1890s-kid">atnervesend</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>REBLOG IF YOU’RE A TRUE 90s KID</p> <p>AN 1890s KID</p> </blockquote> <p>MAN, BACK IN THE <em>DAY.</em></p> </blockquote>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23311280021http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23311280021Fri, 18 May 2012 15:08:59 -0700<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TK_3s3QxMIk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://train-eat-sleep.tumblr.com/post/23274928181/i-know-i-have-posted-this-before-i-pretty-much">train-eat-sleep</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>I know i have posted this before..i  pretty much want to reblog this every month. My FAVORITE motivational video of all time. I dont know what it is about it…it just makes me want to go workout RIGHT NOW. LISTEN to what he is saying guys!!! I wuv his positive thinking and he calls it like it is. “No one is born a failure…… along the way we get lazy and we want to eat those f’ing Cheetos” LOL …..” Take 3 min and WATCH WATCH WATCH </p> </blockquote>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23309121210http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23309121210Fri, 18 May 2012 14:31:36 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m47xfamWwH1r5mvglo1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m47xfamWwH1r5mvglo2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m47xfamWwH1r5mvglo3_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://theorganicavenger.tumblr.com/post/23287304827/before-age-28-height-56-weight-187-lbs-body-fat">theorganicavenger</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>BEFORE! AGE 28 HEIGHT 5’6” WEIGHT 187 lbs BODY FAT 27.6%</p> <p>AFTER: AGE 29 HEIGHT 5’6” WEIGHT 125 lbs BODY FAT 18%</p> <p>“The major change for me, though, was diet. Gone was the processed, fatty, sugary, preservative-filled crap.”</p> <p>Working out is necessary to obtain the shape you want. But as you see, DIET IS KEY! :) </p> </blockquote>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23308572972http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23308572972Fri, 18 May 2012 14:22:01 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3pucdWMoP1r7f7p9o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://fukcyeahbeforeandafters.tumblr.com/post/22842876051/height-52-and-1-2-hw-190-198-cw-138-gw">fukcyeahbeforeandafters</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Height: 5’2 and 1/2<br/>HW: 190-198<br/>CW: 138<br/>GW: ~125-130</p> <p>I’ve lost about 60 lbs. It’s been a slow, gradual weight loss. The picture on the left is when I was 11/12. The picture on the right was taken a week ago, I’m now 20. I can’t believe I used to wear a 24 in woman’s jeans and a 2/3X shirt. Now I wear a small shirt and 8/9 jean size. Keeps me motivated to keep going! :)</p> </blockquote> <p>Love the 5’ 2 1/2”. I’m 5’ 1 1/8”. Great job on your weight loss. You look so terrific!!</p>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23307837808http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23307837808Fri, 18 May 2012 14:09:06 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m46ofe4WHV1qjqzr6o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://keepcalmanddrinkwater.tumblr.com/post/23305175752" class="tumblr_blog">keepcalmanddrinkwater</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.chasefear.com/post/23243865047/impossible-is-nothing">chasefear</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Impossible is nothing.</p> </blockquote> <p>Awww go Adrian! She is 23 and used to be 230 lbs and NOW look at her  ! :D</p></blockquote>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23307588661http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23307588661Fri, 18 May 2012 14:04:39 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m44inuRt3q1r44hpyo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m44inuRt3q1r44hpyo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Blackberries, Strawberries and Mangos…..oh my!</strong></p> <p>1 C blackberries; 1.5 C strawberries; 1 C mango. That’s a lot of fruit for 257 calories. A piece of toast (look at the seeds on the crust….it’s not called “Dave’s killer bread” for nothin’….so good) with 1 Tablespoon of almond butter completed breakfast for  a total of  422 calories.</p> <p>BLACKBERRY & STRAWBERRY FUN FACTS:</p> <p>*Strawberries were used as a medicinal herb in the 13th Century in Rome. </p> <p>*Strawberries have a museum dedicated to them in Belgium! </p> <p>*Strawberries are a member of the rose family. </p> <p>*Strawberries are the National Symbol of the Zeta Tau Alpha women’s fraternity. Legend has it that a secret admirer sent them to one of their founding members, so one of their first socials was a strawberry social!! </p> <p>*Strawberries for headaches??? They contain natural salicylates, an ingredient that’s found in aspirin! </p> <p>*The first important American variety, the Hovey, was grown in 1834 in Massachusetts.</p> <p>*In Roman times, the strawberry was valued for its therapeutic properties. </p> <p>*Blackberries are very high in Vitamin C and fiber! </p> <p>*Have you ever eaten a double strawberry? Legend holds that if you break it in half and share it with a member of the opposite sex, you will soon fall in love with each other. </p> <p>*Strawberries are vital for super skin! They contain vitamin C, which helps keep skin firm and smooth. Strawberries also contain Vitamin A, which is vital to healthy hair and skin. </p> <p>*Blackberries and strawberries are very high in ellagic acid which is an antioxidant that acts as a scavenger to help make potential cancer-causing chemicals inactive.  Ellagic Acid reduces the genetic damage caused by carcinogens like tobacco smoke and air pollution. They also contain other antioxidants that help lower cholesterol and ward off cardiovascular disease. </p> <p>*Processing, such as cooking and freezing berries do not affect the phytochemical properties that they contain! This means that value-added products, such as our nectars, ciders, & jams etc… are still high in the healthy stuff!!! </p> <p>*Blackberries are effective in the treatment of stomach problems, such as nausea, so we have given samples to chemotherapy patients to try.  Some of these patients have come back and bought the nectar by the case, so there must be something to it! </p> <p>*Blackberries are one of the few fruits that contain heart-protective Vitamin E.  Berries also strengthen blood vessels , protecting eyesight and reducing heart disease and risk! </p> <p>*Strawberries and Blackberries are fat free! </p> <p>*Blackberries and Strawberries contain the highest levels of phytoestrogens, which have a possible roll in prevention of breast & cervical cancer. </p> <p>*Some of the antioxidants in berries help fight the aging process! Blackberries are high in anthocyanins, which give them their color. These specific antioxidants help fight off the process of aging by fighting off the diseases associated with old age. Think about a metal saw rusting due to oxidation, the body deteriorates due to the effects of oxidation.  </p> <p>MANGO FUN FACTS:</p> <p>*My mom and I once tried to plan a snorkel trip in the Carribbean around mango season. She called it a fruity trip. </p> <p>*Mangos are the most popular fruit in the World</p> <p>* Mangos were first grown in India over 5,000 years ago</p> <p>* Mango seeds traveled with humans from Asia to the Middle East, East Africa and South America beginning around 300 or 400 A.D.</p> <p>* The paisley pattern, developed in India, is based on the shape of a mango</p> <p>* The mango is a symbol of love in India, and a basket of mangos is considered a gesture of friendship</p> <p>* Legend says that Buddha meditated under the cool shade of a mango tree</p> <p> *Mangos are related to cashews and pistachios</p> <p> *A mango tree can grow as tall as 100 feet</p> <p> *The bark, leaves, skin and pit of the mango have been used in folk remedies for centuries</p> <p>*A one cup serving of mangos is just 100 calories</p> <p>*Mangos provide 100% of your daily vitamin C, 35% of your daily vitamin A and 12% of your daily fiber</p> <p>*In many Latin American countries, mango on a stick with the skin peeled back is sold by street vendors</p> <p><a href="http://www.southerngracefarms.com/funfacts.html">http://www.southerngracefarms.com/funfacts.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.mango.org/mango-fun-facts">http://www.mango.org/mango-fun-facts</a></p>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23169177504http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23169177504Wed, 16 May 2012 09:19:00 -0700foodnutrition<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3y8hjNR2m1qfg4g6o1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23122071985http://angelinefiore.tumblr.com/post/23122071985Tue, 15 May 2012 14:15:07 -0700