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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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Blogging 101: Advice from Alex Tries it Out

September 12, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I am likely running around furiously trying to make it look like I keep a clean place in anticipation of the arrival of my lovely blogging friends! One of the  lovely friends arriving today happens to be Alex! I am so glad I met her (in real life…we were already friends via the internets) at…

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Filed Under: blend, blogging + writing, Blogging 101, guest post, tips Tagged With: advice, blogging + writing, Blogging 101, guest post, tips

Monday Moves #5: How to Run Through Colored Corn Powder aka a Color Run (Giveaway!)

July 15, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I’m happy to say I’ve been logging some pretty consistent miles on my Nike+ and DailyMile this past week!  I’m still having some back issues so I will be doing some stretching and strength moves for my back that the coming week.  I MUST be more consistent with my strength training because when…

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Filed Under: blend, giveaway, review, running Tagged With: color run, MIMM

9 Fun Ways to Keep Moving This Summer

July 9, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I found this post that I did for Kelly over at Nosh and Nourish (formerly No Sugar Sweet Life) and I thought it fit in perfectly with yesterday’s post on NEAT fitness!  PS have you noticed any changes around the blog??  I want to thank you all for weighing in on my font…

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Filed Under: blend, fitness, guest post, running Tagged With: fitness, guest post, summer

{WIAW #64} Park City, Utah Food

May 22, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Yes, there still is more to share about the retreat I went on this weekend in the lovely Park City, Utah! For those of you who don’t know, most of the bloggers there were very into food.  Some even call themselves foodies.  So you can bet there was a whole lot of good…

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Filed Under: blend, SHN Eats, Travel Tagged With: Blend2013, park city utah, Utah, vacation

{MIMM #19} More Than Blogging (Link-up!)

May 20, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I write this with tears in my eyes that this weekend is over, but with such gratefulness that I am overwhelmed with emotion. How can I describe the way that it feels when you just click with a group of people? What can I say about the way it feels to be with…

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Filed Under: blend, blogging + writing Tagged With: Blend2013, blogging + writing, MIMM

{Thursday Thoughts} Don’t Judge Me But..

May 16, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! We judge others/situations every day.  It’s actually a crucial part of life! While we don’t want to be rude in our judgements, they can help us to stay safe, choose our close friends and to exercise our free will to think about people and situations the way we choose. For example…on my roadtrip…

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Filed Under: blend, twin cities Tagged With: Thursday Thoughts, twin cities

{WIAW #62} Instagrammed

May 8, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

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…

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Filed Under: blend, Dave, salad, SHN Eats Tagged With: Dave, salad

{MIMM #7} I’ve Got a Golden Ticket!

January 28, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

 Hello Friends! Did you just start singing the Willy Wonka golden ticket song?  I know I did!  I really need to buy that movie… So you might have heard if you follow me on Facebook or Twitter or follow any other amazing bloggers that will be attending, but Blend Retreat 2013 registration opened up last…

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Filed Under: blend, blogging + writing Tagged With: blogging + writing, MIMM

Get Uncomfortable! #Blend2013

January 27, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I believe that to grow ourselves, we need to get a little uncomfortable.  We need to step out from what we are used to and push ourselves further than we think we can go. Original image I know there are those that don’t mind meeting new people or being put into a new…

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Filed Under: blend, blogging + writing Tagged With: Blend2012, Blend2013, blogging + writing, fear, personal growth

{WIAW #51} Mini-Blend Weekend

January 9, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I’m stopping in to chat with you about my lovely weekend!  You might know that I’m moving this weekend AND starting back to classes this week…I’ve had some crazy early mornings driving to classes and late nights with packing, so I’ve had some awesome guest posts (with more to come!) to keep me…

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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

chocolate covered strawberries with sprinkles with sprinkles

GF Pumpkin Spice Browned Butter Protein Bites

gf pumpkin spice browned butter protein bites via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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