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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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{Running for Newbies} Distance Running– Planning 101

April 7, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

 Happy Easter Weekend, Friends! Since it’s my birthday (and I have homework to do), I’m taking the day “off” with an awesome guest post to kick off my Running for Newbies series (unofficially Running for Dummies…because this might be copyrighted and I don’t want everyone to feel like a dummy for reading it). I am…

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Filed Under: guest post, running Tagged With: guest post, Running for Newbies, training

Let’s Think

March 22, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Who else can’t believe that it’s Thursday??  This week has been a blur…not necessarily because it’s been so busy, but just a little tiring on my brain. Monday was a day filled with stress as I was determined to kick my Chemistry II. class’s butt and learn the 3 chapters that my former…

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Filed Under: running Tagged With: school

Get Some Fruit in Your Life

March 15, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! In most of my WIAWs I’ve said that I really need more fruit in my diet. I eat a banana or apple most days weeks, however I am not a big fan of berries. Something about the texture bugs me, not to mention the fact that they seem to go bad pretty quickly. …

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Filed Under: running, smoothie Tagged With: berries, fruit, post-workout, smoothie

Keep Moving

March 6, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Running is not always easy or fun for me. Take today.  It was abnormally warm today and I have been used to bundling up like crazy to run.  I wore a sweatshirt that I had to awkwardly take off (after taking off my garmin watch and glasses and almost dropping my ipod five…

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Filed Under: running, running outside

Goal Achieving Awesomeness

February 27, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Happy Monday, Friends! I have this habit of creating extra long posts (have you noticed this?).  So I decided to split up my food post and goals post.  You’re welcome. I can’t believe that we are coming to the end of February.  This means that it is high time to check out my New Years…

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Filed Under: friends, Goals, running

Are you a Fairweather Runner?

February 24, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Dear Friends, I used to be somewhat of a fairweather runner.   Sometimes I just wanna stay inside when I see this! But something has changed recently.   It could be all of the inspiration I am finding on the Dailymile.com or Twitter.  It could be the need to complete my miles, and the quickest way is…

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Filed Under: running, running outside

{Love Yourself February} {Guest Post} Tina Reale: The “Dream” Physique

February 13, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I have a wonderful post to share for you from Tina Reale who blogs over at Best Body Fitness. I started reading her blog a few months ago when she was at Faith, Fitness, Fun and I fell in love with her writing.  She is so open and honest about her life and…

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Filed Under: fitness, guest post Tagged With: fitness, guest post, healthy, Love Yourself February

{WIAW #16} Saturday Eating and Running

February 1, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Happy February, Friends! I hope you are all having a wonderful week so far! As usual, I can’t believe it’s Wednesday (or February)..and if you’ve been reading my blog awhile, you know what Wednesdays mean! WIAW (What. I. Ate. Wednesday.) Never heard of WIAW? I got the idea from Jenn at Peas and Crayons and link…

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Filed Under: running outside, SHN Eats, soup + chili Tagged With: brownie

New Threads {Review} + {Goals Update}

January 30, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! How is your week going? And more importantly..how are your New Years Resolutions coming? Mine are going pretty well… I’m keeping up on running for my goal towards my first half-marathon.  My miles are a little less than what I was planning on but I still feel pretty confident in my capabilities.  (I…

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Filed Under: Goals, review, running, workout Tagged With: clothes

Red in the Face

January 17, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

No I’m not embaressed, nor do I have a sunburn. There is also no rouge or make up of any kind on my face. I’m red in the face because I ran 3 miles and apparently my face is allergic to sweat…or something. I did take some time off of running last week, like I…

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Filed Under: half-marathon, running

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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 #25} A Typical May Day at Home

zesty crock pot snack mix via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Zesty Crock Pot Snack Mix

{WIAW #41} Random Eats

berry swirl oat bread with whipped goat cheese spread via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Berry Swirl Oat Bread with Whipped Goat Cheese + Happy National Oatmeal day!

{WIAW #38} Family Time

chocolate chip protein balls via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com 2

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Running to my goal…also got a free coffee pot from the Daddio :-)

chipotle egg salad with spinach via @semihealthnut on semihealthyblog.com

Chipotle Egg Salad with Spinach

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