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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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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

Hey DailyMile! First Run of 2012

January 4, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I am still high on New Year Resolutions!  (P.S.  Check out the post and link-up or share your own resolutions!  I want to hear what your goals are for 2012!) One of my goals for 2012 is to run a half-marathon.  I am already signed up for one on May 20th and since…

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Filed Under: running, running outside Tagged With: New Year's, resolutions

Happy New Year: 2012 Goals and Link-Up

January 2, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

 **Happy New Year!!** (again…can you say it too many times??) I am so thrilled for 2012 and for the possibilities it brings.I feel it in my bones that this year will be a life-changing year.  Yes, my bones are that perceptive. I have been working all day long on my New Year resolution list (after…

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Filed Under: fitness, Goals, half-marathon Tagged With: 10K, fitness, healthy, healthy baking, healthy dessert, healthy food

Treadclimber Review

December 31, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

treadclimber

My dad bought the Treadclimber and after using it many times, here is my review!

Filed Under: fitness, review, running, workout Tagged With: fitness, fitness equipment, review

Work that Turkey Off!! 3-2-1 Treadmill Routine {3 mile}

November 25, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello friends!Happy Day-After Thanksgiving!  You are probably just finishing up Black Friday shopping and have been up for hours upon hours.  I hope you found some good deals!  I worked at my wings-n-beer job today so that was my excuse for not going out into the Black Friday madness.  One of my co-workers got up…

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Filed Under: running Tagged With: treadmill

Thankful Thursday #30daysofthanks

November 11, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends!How is your week going?  It is almost Friday!  Woot!  Any plans?  I am planning on a run date with the BF and I am SO EXCITED because he’s been gone most of October and November.  Then we are heading to small town, Iowa for a childhood friend’s wedding.  So many weddings this year!…

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Filed Under: #30daysofthanks, chocolate, running, thankful, wedding Tagged With: #30daysofthanks, chocolate, school, thankful

WIAW {Running Food}

November 9, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey friends!  Happy WIAW! (What. I. Ate. Wednesday.) Time to take a look at what this Semi-Health Nut ate on Tuesday. Breakfast {9:30 a.m.}: Kashi Blueberry Waffles, peanutbutter, “grandma jelly” bottle of water and coffee (with splenda and cinnamon vanilla creamer) Snackaroo {11am}: Dark chocolate chips with string cheese(Made me feel less like pulling out…

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Filed Under: breakfast, coffee, running, SHN Eats, workout Tagged With: carrots, chicken, coffee, cottage cheese, treadmill, wrap

First Race Ever! 5K Midnight Run

September 10, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

I did it!  My very first race ever!  And I think I am hooked!   It was a midnight race for a very respectable local charity downtown.  It was very weird running that late as the sun is usually out when I am running, but I couldn’t have asked for better weather! To tell you the…

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Filed Under: race, running Tagged With: 5K

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

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

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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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