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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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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

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

5 Last Minute Gift Ideas + Giveaway

December 19, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

5 last minute gift ideas via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Check out these awesome last minute items that will be perfect for your favorite foodie or fitness enthusiast.

Filed Under: birthday, Favorites, fitness, food, giveaway, holiday, review, running, running outside Tagged With: fitness, review, round-up, running

5 Things I am Thankful For

November 28, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

turkey trot 2014

There are so many things to be thankful for but these are 5 of them.

Filed Under: About Amanda, family, friends, happy things, holiday, Nebraska, race, ramble, restaurant, running, running outside, thankful Tagged With: food, Nebraska, thankful

A Peanut-Butter-Chocolatey Giveaway!

July 25, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Yesterday I tricked myself again.  I mean you’d think I would wise up to my own ways, but I haven’t. I went out for a walk that really turned into a good run-with-some-walking.  I tricked myself by saying “it’s just a walk” and “you only have to go a mile.” These things make me all…

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Filed Under: giveaway, review, running, running outside Tagged With: peanutbutter, product review

4 Things to Take on an Outdoor Run

July 22, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I went for a run today…err a walk-run.  Those have been VERY common lately with my back. I honestly didn’t even plan on running at all.  One of those times that I definitely tricked myself into getting out the door.  “It’s just a walk, Amanda.” I was also only going to walk 2 miles.  Then…

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Filed Under: fitness, running, running outside, tips, twin cities Tagged With: fitness, tips, twin cities

{MIMM #17} Whirlwind

May 6, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Not only did I survive this crazy busy weekend…I survived running 13.1 miles in the chilly 40 degree weather.  Yes, it is May, but it felt more like a frigid February.  That’s the midwest for ya though!  For example,  last Sunday I ran 10 miles in 70 degree weather and got a little…

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Filed Under: family, friends, race, running, running outside, weekend Tagged With: family, MIMM, weekend

{MIMM #12} Leprechaun Race Confessions

March 11, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I had a fun time running the Leprechaun race [leprechaun chase] in Nebraska in 2013! Here are some confessions!

Filed Under: confessions, friends, race, running, running outside Tagged With: 10K, confessions, friends, holiday, race recap, running

{#MIMM #9} Winning

February 11, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

 Happy Monday! It’s another Marvelous Monday!  Mondays tend to be a weekend recap as of late, so here was my weekend! Dave (the BF) and I had another fun-food-filled weekend back in my home town.  (It’s so weird that I don’t live there anymore!  25 years of my life and I have to visit my…

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Filed Under: running, running outside, weekend Tagged With: MIMM, weekend

{Fitness Friday #4} Fitness Rambles

January 25, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Happy Friday! I really couldn’t decide what alliteration I wanted to use today, or really what I wanted to blog about, but I knew I did want to blog.  Anyone ever feel that way? It also seems like I have a bazillion ideas when I’m busy, not near a computer, or should be paying attention…

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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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