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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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10 Week Half Marathon Training Plan [ Printable ]

June 1, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

I have an awesome 10 week half marathon training plan that is perfect for newbies who are short on time! Printable and customizable, too!

Filed Under: fitness, half-marathon, running Tagged With: half marathon, running, Running for Newbies, training, training plan

Half Marathon Training with Fall Allergies (training update 2015)

October 30, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey friends! Let’s chat about how my 10 week half marathon training plan went. Spoiler alert: it did not go as planned.

Filed Under: half-marathon, life, ramble, running, running outside, tips Tagged With: fitness tips, running, running tips

Should We Aim to Feel SORE After Every Workout?

October 2, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Should we be sore after every workout? Is it even necessary to be sore after your workout to achieve results? Let’s discuss this with a personal trainer!

Filed Under: fitness, guest post Tagged With: fitness, tips

Chicago Fun with The Laughing Cow

September 14, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

I had a blast on my last minute trip to Chicago with my blend, Katie for a fun Laughing Cow Cheese event! Here are some things to do in Chicago!

Filed Under: blend, foodspiration, restaurant, running, Travel Tagged With: chicago, laughing cow

Yoga Poses to Prevent Running Injuries

August 21, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey friends and happy Friday! I’m slowly but surely getting back into running AND yoga, so I thought this round up of yoga poses to prevent running injuries would perfectly meld the two together!

Filed Under: fitness Tagged With: fitness, workout, yoga

5 Crossfit Workouts to Try This Week

August 14, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

whether you are a beginner trainee or already in a phenomenal shape, here are five Crossfit workouts to give you a taste of this awesome fitness regime. The workouts tend to vary in length and intensity, but please feel free to scale them (up or down) to your own fitness level and goals. Nothing is written on stone here.

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Filed Under: fitness, workout Tagged With: crossfit, David Dack, exercise, move happy

A Beginners Guide to Crossfit

August 7, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

This post (and one coming to you next week) focus on a beginner’s guide to crossfit from someone who has been there, done that!

Filed Under: fitness, ramble Tagged With: crossfit, David Dack, fit tips, tips

Soybu Workout Clothes Review [Giveaway Closed]

July 8, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

soybu review + giveaway-- super cute workout clothes via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Are you ready for some super cute Soybu workout clothes?? Enter to win a whole workout outfit! [Giveaway is closed, but there is still an awesome review!]

Filed Under: fashion, fitness, ramble Tagged With: fashion, fit fashion, fitness

Did You Know #17: Benefits of Compression Socks

June 5, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

do compression socks really work

There’s this fad nowadays in the fitness and running industry involving compression gear, more specifically, compression socks. But are they just fashionable or do they really serve a purpose?

Filed Under: fitness, Health + Fitness, link-up, running, tips Tagged With: Did You Know, fitness, running

My Second Half Marathon Recap

May 29, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

half marathon race with sister via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

It’s been about a month since I finished my second half marathon, so I thought I may as well do a little recap. Truthfully I don’t have any words of wisdom like I thought I would. Just some thoughts.

Filed Under: family, half-marathon, Nebraska, race, ramble, running, running outside Tagged With: half marathon, race

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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

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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WIAW #78: I Like to Make Food at Work

frozen strawberry protein frappuccino in mason jar via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Frozen Strawberry Protein Frappuccino

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