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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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Health + Fitness

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

Like Chicken Parmesan…but not

December 16, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Good Evening Friends! You like the title right?   I could not for the life of me figure out a name for this little meal I’ve created…but it reminded me of Chicken Parmesan, so there you have it. I have had this dish twice this week and loved it both times.  Super quick and simple to…

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Filed Under: fitness Tagged With: chicken, Christmas, cottage cheese, fitness, mac n cheese, spinnach

{WIAW #8} Sick Day

December 7, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello everyone, Today I called in sick. And by that I mean that I sent my teacher an e-mail saying I wouldn’t make it to class today.  For the first day of my second quarter of Chemistry.   Does this make me a terrible person?  I really was feeling sick this morning… To prove it, I…

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Filed Under: fitness, holiday, SHN Eats Tagged With: fitness

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

Friday Five Foodie Finds #4 {What a Workout!}

October 14, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey it’s Friday again!That came waaaay too quickly!  But it’s okay because the BF gets home from Cali tonight!  He’s been gone all week and I’m excited to see him. 🙂 So if you follow me on Twitter you may know that I did a fitness class last night that kicked my butt.  Like seriously…

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Filed Under: workout Tagged With: Friday Finds

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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

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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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