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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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Did You Know #15: Epsom Salt Baths

April 3, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Are epsom salt baths really effective at relieving sore muscles via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com 2

Today’s Did You Know Friday (<-find out more here) topic is Epsom salt baths. I’m mostly going to discuss the healing benefits for sore muscles, but I want to dig into a little bit of the other uses because there are many!

Filed Under: fitness, Health + Fitness, link-up, running, tips Tagged With: Did You Know, fitness

Juicing: Natural Way to Get Your Vitamins

February 18, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

juicing is a natural way to get vitamins into your system fast

Juicing can also help the body’s detoxification process and might be just the thing for you after one too many drinks.

Filed Under: foodspiration, guest post, Health + Fitness, nutrition, recipe, tips Tagged With: guest post, juicing, nutrition, recipe

Tips to Help You Eat a Little Healthier in Restaurants

February 10, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

7 Tips to Help You Eat Right When You’re Eating Out via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

You should never fear going out to eat! While it’s good to indulge every once in awhile, if you’re out to eat fairly often, you may need to have some of these handy tips in your arsenal. A certain holiday is also coming up..you know that romantic one involving roses and chocolates..and often a restaurant….

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Is it Possible To drink Too Much Water? #diduknowlink #13

February 6, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Over-hydration is definitely a thing! Learn how much water you really need and what you can do to ensure you aren’t drinking too much water.   This post may be a tad shorter than my usual 1000+ word posts, but that’s only because life happened. Life like that cute little kitten of mine gnawing on…

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Filed Under: fitness, Health + Fitness, nutrition, tips Tagged With: Did You Know

Did You Know #12: All About That BMI

January 9, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

all about that BMI via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

BMI. Or Body Mass Index.
This is a tool that is used to assess body fat using height and weight ratios. Let’s get nerdy and chat about it!

Filed Under: body image, fitness, Goals, Health + Fitness, link-up, tips Tagged With: Did You Know, fitness, health, link-up

Did You Know #11: How Much Physical Activity Do You Really Need? [ Link-Up ]

December 5, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

physical activity guidelines

Today I’ve decided I wanted to research and share a little about physical activity. More specifically about how much we really need each week. The answer might surprise you!

Filed Under: fitness, Health + Fitness, tips Tagged With: Did You Know, fitness

Did You Know #10 #diduknowlink

November 7, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

did you know nutrition link up 500 wide

Check out the 10th monthly Did You Know link-up all about nutrition, fitness and health-related topics. Learn something new today!

Filed Under: fitness, food, Health + Fitness, link-up, nutrition, tips Tagged With: Did You Know, fitness, food, link-up, nutrition

Blogging 101: Advice from Alex Tries it Out

September 12, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I am likely running around furiously trying to make it look like I keep a clean place in anticipation of the arrival of my lovely blogging friends! One of the  lovely friends arriving today happens to be Alex! I am so glad I met her (in real life…we were already friends via the internets) at…

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Blogging 101: Advice from the Purely Twins

August 29, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I have more words of wisdom to share from some of my favorite blogger friends!  If you’re looking to start a blog or improve the one you have…you will want to check out this Blogging 101 series. Catch up here: Blogging 101: Free User-Friendly Tools to Make Your Blog More AwesomeBlogging 101: Perspective from Maria…

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Blogging 101: Perspective from Maria Falls

August 23, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I am so excited for this series!  I enlisted the help of about a dozen bloggers whom I admire and love to share their tips, tricks and stories about blogging. I am also sharing things that I’ve learned the past three (eek!) years of blogging, mostly through trial and error. Here’s my first post: Blogging…

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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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