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Diary of a Semi-Health Nut

ramblings + recipes of a semi-healthy nut

Hi! I’m Amanda.

I’m a writer, chocolate chip cookie baker, blog designer, power walker, Instagram fiend, peanut butter toast lover and copious coffee drinker living in Nebraska with my husband and three cats. (also a fan of a good run-on sentence)

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Organize Your Life! {Back to School Chaos}

September 9, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Yay for back to school!I was in Chemistry class today, paying very close attention of course, and heard something that I decided to stick in my blog. Entropy: the tendency toward disorder in the universe or any system (like my life) Speaking of back to school…found this awesome pic in my Algebra book…math is fun? …

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: class, organize, school

Weight Loss Wednesday “I meant to do it Sunday” by Mama Sue

September 7, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Blogaroos!  Today is the day that I share weight loss tips!  And for the time being this is in the form of posts written by the talented Mama Sue.  She is on a tough journey to lose 50 pounds in 50 weeks.  This is week three and she has made progress!! 11-year old sis…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Mama Sue, weight loss, weight loss Wednesday

Healthy living…even on Labor Day weekend

September 7, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Saturday the BF and I were about to head out to his farm when I realized I was pretty hungry.  I thought we were in a bit of a rush to see his family so I was thinking BK breakfast (yikes) and when I realized breakfast was over about 3 hours before that, the BF…

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Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: peppers, vegetables, walking

Oatmeal Bread (Healthier and Sweeter versions!)

September 3, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

I got a request from the Daddio this week to make some kind of bread for his bible study this week…what to make what to make…  I also was blog surfing and saw a fellow blogger  Lee make healthy chocolate chip cookie bites with homemade oatmeal flour and I thought, maybe I can translate that…

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Filed Under: bread Tagged With: oatmeal

Easy Breakfast + DIY Running Headband

September 2, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello everyone, I get into kicks where I eat the same breakfast every day for about two weeks and then have to change it up! So here’s my new favorite breakfast. I like quick, simple morning meals because I like to eat within an hour of waking up.  I walked by the frozen food section…

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Filed Under: breakfast, running Tagged With: DIY, peanutbutter

Leftovers 101: EAT THEM ALREADY!

September 2, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Being in my current situation…no kiddos and no husband to feed, a Daddio who usually only eats popcorn, and the BF who I don’t have to cook for every night…I usually have lots of leftovers!   I find myself eating leftover enchiladas (I always try to spell that with two ‘l’s) and pizza days in a row…

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“Weighty Woes” Part 2 by Mama Sue for Weightloss Wednesday

August 31, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Let’s try something new shall we?I’m thinking since my wonderful Mama Sue is on a weight-loss journey…I could add in a segment especially for her and her progress!  This is a tentative plan as I don’t want to pressure her to write a post once a week, but let’s give it a try! My mom…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Mama Sue, weightloss, Weightloss Wednesday

Why blog?? And other questions to ask yourself in the blogging world…

August 30, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Well I’m keeping at running and I am proud to say I have no injuries!!  Buckle in for my longish diary of a post… Yesterday I ran 4 miles.  Getting ready for my 10K!  And when I say I ran…usually I walked a little in there.  I ran most of the first 3 miles at…

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Filed Under: blogging + writing, running, running outside Tagged With: blogging + writing, school

Chi Town!! (Chicago Family Reunion 2011) + Keeping fit even on vacation

August 29, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Happy Anniversary to my wonderful GREAT Uncle Bob and Aunt Joyce!!  40 years…just wow.  That is a phenomenal amount of time to be together and to still be so in love!  Such and inspiration and such a wonderful couple to be related to!  Their lovely daughters threw them a very successful surprise party.  (If any…

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Filed Under: family, fitness Tagged With: family, fitness

“Weighty Woes” Part 1: Ups and downs of Weight by my dear Mama Sue (On a journey to lose 50 pounds the healthy way!)

August 26, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

I love my mom.  I know that sounds silly or cliche or “duh everyone loves their mom,” but I really do.  I am so thankful to have her in my life and thankful that I always felt loved growing up.  I realize that not everyone has that and I am so blessed! Mama Sue and…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 50/50, weightloss

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S’mores Cookie Dough Pie in a Skillet

S'mores cookie dough pie in skillet

Grilled S’mores Banana Boats

grilled s'mores banana boats before and after

Banana Funfetti protein Cookies

banana funfetti protein cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

{WIAW #42} Mexican Tacos and Dessert Fail

Chewy Almond Funfetti Cookies + 7 Happy Things

chewy almond funfetti cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com perfect for customizing for any holiday including the 4th of july! #yum #recipe #cookies #dessert

{WIAW #66} Moving Day + Archive Eats

Raspberry Homemade Fruit Roll Ups with Frozen Fruit

easy DIY homemade fruit roll ups. great as a snack, a semi-healthy treat, or for fueling for a run. via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

[IMM Link-Up #9] Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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GF Pumpkin Spice Browned Butter Protein Bites

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