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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

How To Make Cake Pops (and keep cake pops on the stick)

August 5, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey friends! Remember I talked about making birthday cake pops on Monday? I hadn’t made cake pops in quite some time and forgot what kind of work goes into them, so I decided that I would re-do a post I did over 3 years ago (before I even had a fancy camera!).

Hopefully this solves some of the mysteries behind how to make cake pops. And how to keep cake pops on the stick! (<-the struggle is real.)

Filed Under: dessert, kid friendly, recipe, tips Tagged With: baking, cake pops, how to

Semi Healthy Cooking for One

June 26, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

semi healthy cooking for one via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Cooking for one can be tricky. Especially healthy cooking for one.

Most recipes I find tend to feed 6 or more. While there’s nothing wrong with eating leftovers, not everything is meant to be frozen.

Filed Under: foodspiration, ramble, tips Tagged With: cooking for one or two, guest post, leftovers

Tips to Get Stuff Done While Working From Home [Part 2]

June 17, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

tips to increase productivity while working from home without damaging your relationships via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Working from home full-time for the past couple of months, I’ve discovered many things about myself. Including how easily sidetracked I can get at home. Hopefully you can learn from some of my mistakes!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, make money blogging, tips Tagged With: productivity, working from home

Get Stuff Done While Working From Home [IMM #37]

June 15, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

7 tips to increase productivity while working from home via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Working from home full-time for the past couple of months, I’ve discovered many things about myself. Including how easily I can get sidetracked.

Today I’m sharing some tips that I’ve learned along the way! Hopefully you can learn from some of my mistakes!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Inspire Me, tips, twin cities, weekend Tagged With: link-up, minneapolis, productivity, tips

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

[IMM #12] My Favorite Productivity Tools

June 1, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

4 awesome productivity tools so you can get stuff done

When blogging is a real source of income however, you tend to put a little more pressure on yourself. (But of course, you still want to try to have fun with it!) Here are 4 awesome productivity tools that have helped me grow my readership by 50% by being more focused and efficient.

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Inspire Me, link-up, make money blogging, tips Tagged With: blogging + writing

5 Ways to Relax That Are Good for Your Health

May 15, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

5 ways to RELAX that are actually good for you! via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Here are some easy ways to relax that are actually good for your health. As opposed to some that might not be as beneficial…like drowning your sorrows in booze, ice-cream and/or hours upon hours of Netflix. (Let’s be honest; we all do this on occasion.)

Filed Under: happy things, Health + Fitness, life, positivity, tips Tagged With: health, mental health, relaxation

8 Essential Tips for Moving to a New City

May 13, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

8 Tips for Moving to a New City or State via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

First of all, I need to say that I’m not an expert on the topic of moving. After a month I still feel like I am settling in and learning new things about my new city and state (and still getting lost)! I can offer a few tips on moving to a new city based on what I have learned so far! I hope this can help anyone who will be relocating from their hometown.

Filed Under: About Amanda, life, ramble, tips, Travel Tagged With: Minnesota, moving, Nebraska

Did You Know Link-Up #16: Fueling for Races

May 1, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

how to fuel for a race via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Let’s dig into proper fueling for races since this topic is on my mind (my half-marathon is in two days!!) and it’s Did You Know Friday!

Filed Under: fitness, half-marathon, link-up, nutrition, race, ramble, running, tips, workout Tagged With: Did You Know, fitness, run, running

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banana funfetti protein cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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chewy almond funfetti cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com perfect for customizing for any holiday including the 4th of july! #yum #recipe #cookies #dessert

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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

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