Diary of a Semi-Health Nut

ramblings + recipes of a semi-healthy nut

{WIAW #62} Instagrammed

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Hello Friends!

So did I tell ya about my new phone?  (Oh yeah, I attempted to do a post from my phone…that went alright lol)

It’s an Android htc and my first touchscreen which is driving me bonkers (this old fashioned gal misses her Blackberry keyboard!), BUT since I switched to Android…I have FINALLY joined Instagram!!  Follow me!

So, if you aren’t following me (or aren’t following me with stalkerish tendencies that would have allowed you to see every single picture), here are some pictures that have graced the scene of the insta-picture.

Does that last sentence even make sense?  Sorry, I am a little pre-occupied with getting ready for a big trip!  I’m headed up to the twin cities today to visit Dave.  (No, he has not gotten the job, he’s still hangin’ at the Holiday Inn…but he will hopefully know this week!) 

The apartments in the background are where Dave hopes to live.

On the way to see the BF I get to hang out with my blend Calee in Ames, Iowa! 

And once I’m in the twin city area, we might even hang out with another bloggy friend Lee!

Seriously, I love how many people I’ve met through blogging and social media.  You can meet people from all over, which is quite convenient in this case.  The thing about making these types of friends is that you usually meet over a hobby/passion you have in common, whereas it seems like a lot of other friends you meet through a location you have in common…like going to the same school or working at the same restaurant.  (Anyone get that?)

Blend 2012 🙂

It just seems to me that these blend (blogger + friend) relationships are super special and unique in that you just seem to “get” each other.  That’s why I signed up to go to the Blend Retreat again this year and I’m super excited to hang out with my peeps again!

Anyhow…onto some foodie pictures for WIAW or What. I. Ate. Wednesday.!!

{Breakfast}  I’ve been doing the PB toast as usual, only recently I bought some of that 45 calorie-a-slice bread..so I do 4 pieces.  Now that I’m on break and lounging around the apartment, this seems to be the perfect amount for a leisurely breakfast.

{Linner (Lunch + Dinner)}  Massive spinach salad with leftover Nebrexican Guac, tortilla chips, shredded mozzarella cheese, and the last of the creamy dreamy DIY dressing that I had processed some spinach into (the last of the bag) which made it green.

One of the first pictures I instagrammed!

{Drinks} I’ve been adding some OJ to my diet dew lately to kill a cold that threatened to keep me from running my half marathon (vitamin C).

I’ve also tried some of the Zevia drinks.

This strawberry one was quite delicious.  It just reminds me of flavored water, which I drink in the evenings to get the fizziness I love without the caffeine.

{Dinner} Lately I’ve been craving chicken fingers, so I’ve been mowing down the frozen variety that you bake in the oven.

With a side of carrots or sweet potato fries AND the creamy dreamy DIY dressing (the one that’s green has spinach in it if you couldn’t tell).

This also works well as a dip!

{Dessert} Dessert toast. 

Yes, a lot of toast is consumed by me.  I think this particular piece was helping me get through finals week.  I got a lot of props for this idea on the Instagram which of course made me happy!  I think I just had a sweet tooth that night but instead of just filling my belly with sugar, I thought I’d add some more satiating ingredients into the mix.

Well, that’s all for now!  I debated on sharing the recipe for this delicious treat, but alas I must finish packing for my trip!

Happy Wednesday all!

*~Amanda aka Semi-Health Nut~*

Are you going to Blend??  Make sure to say hello to me if you are!!  I tend to be super shy in person (or maybe this time I will just keep to the people I know…out of shyness), but seriously poke me and introduce yourself!!

Are you on Instagram??  Follow me and I’ll try to follow you back!  Or leave your Insta-name below! 🙂

Linking up to the lovely Jenn at Peas and Crayons,


as well as Laura from Sprint to the Table!


I love making new reader friends!  
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  2. Even though I get to see both you and Calee in 9 days, I’m still CRAZY jealous!! Can’t wait to spend the whole weekend with my roomies! 🙂

  3. I seeeeeeee ME!!! 😀 haha! Awww, but I can’t wait to see YOU in less than two weeks!!! Yay!

    I swear, I have been DREAMING of your M&M toast since I first spied it on IG! Especially since I’ve rediscovered my love for “monster” trail mix…too bad I already ate all the M&M’s out of it! Oops? But seriously, now I want chicken fingers!

  4. Even though I get to see both you and Calee in 9 days, I’m still CRAZY jealous!! Can’t wait to spend the whole weekend with my roomies! 🙂

  5. I seeeeeeee ME!!! 😀 haha! Awww, but I can’t wait to see YOU in less than two weeks!!! Yay!

    I swear, I have been DREAMING of your M&M toast since I first spied it on IG! Especially since I’ve rediscovered my love for “monster” trail mix…too bad I already ate all the M&M’s out of it! Oops? But seriously, now I want chicken fingers!

  6. Its always fun to read your blog! Hope you have fun and the job goes through 🙂

  7. Its always fun to read your blog! Hope you have fun and the job goes through 🙂

  8. Have fun at Blend Ladies! I’m gonna miss you all so much, but I will be at 2014! Amanda I’m still rockin the Blackberry (Keyboards Rules) and the only reason I want a new phone is so I can Instagram.

  9. Have fun at Blend Ladies! I’m gonna miss you all so much, but I will be at 2014! Amanda I’m still rockin the Blackberry (Keyboards Rules) and the only reason I want a new phone is so I can Instagram.

  17. I’m SO excited for Blend (as I think I’ve said about a million times). I can actually be really shy in person, too, so I’m not sure how it will go for me, either.

    Aaaand when I do talk, I make jokes. So, yeah. Lol!

    That toast looks like an amazing idea, btw.

    I’m alextriesitout on Instagram!

    • At least you “know” a few people…I didn’t really read a whole lot of blogs as of last Blend so it was very out of my comfort zone…like meeting a bunch of strangers lol

      I’m excited for this year though!!

  18. I’m SO excited for Blend (as I think I’ve said about a million times). I can actually be really shy in person, too, so I’m not sure how it will go for me, either.

    Aaaand when I do talk, I make jokes. So, yeah. Lol!

    That toast looks like an amazing idea, btw.

    I’m alextriesitout on Instagram!

  21. That instant connection thing is what I love about blogging too–and it means that when you DO meet a blend in real life, it’s just so easy and feels like you’ve known each other forever! Also–that linner salad look uh-maze-ing. And that’s coming from someone who really isn’t that big on salads as a general concept.

  23. At least you “know” a few people…I didn’t really read a whole lot of blogs as of last Blend so it was very out of my comfort zone…like meeting a bunch of strangers lol

    I’m excited for this year though!!

  24. That instant connection thing is what I love about blogging too–and it means that when you DO meet a blend in real life, it’s just so easy and feels like you’ve known each other forever! Also–that linner salad look uh-maze-ing. And that’s coming from someone who really isn’t that big on salads as a general concept.