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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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motivation

Inspire Me Mondays Link-Up

February 16, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Basically it’s all about inspiring people with what you do best! And then you can also be inspired by all of the talented linkers. Seriously, my mind is blown every time I’ve linked up, so I decided to hop on board.

Filed Under: Inspire Me, link-up, motivation Tagged With: inspiration, link-love, link-up

SHN Moves 1-26-15: Bringing it Back

January 26, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

week's workouts via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Remember like two years ago when I did Monday Moves? Welp, we are bringing it back!

Filed Under: fitness, motivation, running, workout Tagged With: fitness, Monday Moves, running, zoeyfluffybutt

Staying Active in the Winter Months ::Winter Body Weight Workout::

December 1, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

baby it's cold outside indoor workout

It’s still possible to get in some movement whether it be playing outside in the snow, or with this fun indoor body weight workout! It’s important to stay active no matter the season.

Filed Under: fitness, Goals, motivation, ramble, workout Tagged With: fitness, workout

Pin-teresting Motivational Quotes

July 29, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

You guys seriously crack me up. I wanted to do this post today to motivate myself (and you) and to get started on a positive note, but really, just go over to my Justin’s Peanut Butter Cup Giveaway and look at the comments!  Were you aware that nearly every woman has a chocolate hiding spot?? …

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Filed Under: motivation, positivity Tagged With: MIMM, motivation, positivity

{Monday Moves #2}: That Time I Got Attacked by a Bird {#MIMM}

June 24, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Just checking in with you lovely folks to share my moves from last week!  And a little story. As usual, I was pretty far from the planned workouts.  This is partly because my back was hurting so I switched to some back strengthening moves and stretches I learned when I hurt my back…

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Filed Under: fitness, motivation Tagged With: exercise, fear, fitness, MIMM, Monday Moves, motivation

{MIMM #10} It’s Monday BUT

February 25, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Sometimes it takes me a bit to recover from the weekend.  Specifically the sleeping schedule.  I stay up late Sunday evening getting things unpacked (when I go back home..like this weekend) and getting ready for the week…then it takes time to unwind and have my bedtime tea and cereal. As a result, it…

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Filed Under: family, motivation, running, weekend Tagged With: family, MIMM, motivation, weekend

{MIMM #2} Motivation Monday [Guest Post]

December 10, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

calee life plus running

Need some motivation to get off the couch and do some work? Check out this guest post filled with motivation!!

Filed Under: fitness, guest post, motivation Tagged With: fitness, guest post, MIMM, motivation

In with the New + Giveaway Winner

July 13, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I made a very exciting and scary purchase this past Saturday, as I referenced in my post earlier this week. Exciting because I have had the same car for eight years. Scary because I have been so blessed to never have had a car payment.  In my whole life. I got my car…

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Filed Under: giveaway, motivation, positivity Tagged With: motivation, new, positivity

Motivation to Move

July 10, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

new morning #motivation #move

Do you need some motivation to move?? Look no further than this post with a great list of items to get you going!

Filed Under: fitness, motivation Tagged With: fitness, motivation

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Dessert is the Best

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

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

Frozen Banana Pops Covered in Chocolate Taste Like Dilly Bars

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