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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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Gymboss Interval Timer Review and Giveaway

August 9, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

gymboss interval trainer

The Gymboss Interval Trainer is an excellent tool for all of your workouts including cardio and strength training exercises but especially HIIT training. Check out how much I love mine here!

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

In with the New + Giveaway Winner

July 13, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I made a very exciting and scary purchase this past Saturday, as I referenced in my post earlier this week. Exciting because I have had the same car for eight years. Scary because I have been so blessed to never have had a car payment.  In my whole life. I got my car…

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Filed Under: giveaway, motivation, positivity Tagged With: motivation, new, positivity

Chobani Greek Yogurt Giveaway

July 3, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. ((Dramatic music..)) I’ve hinted at it in yesterday’s weekend fun post and in my Foodie Penpals post and even back in my Friday Five Foodie Finds post.  Plus on Twitter, my Semi-Healthy Blog Facebook page and even told my family and friends about it. It…

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Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: chobani, yogurt

First Giveaway Ever: Fitmixer Slim AND Aminos

May 11, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Although I’ve participated in giveaways and actually won a couple of products (that I still need to review…), I’ve never done a giveaway on my blog! I thought since my blog is almost 2 years old that I should probably reward my faithful readers with an amazing product giveaway. I won a couple…

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Filed Under: blend, giveaway, review, workout Tagged With: post-workout, product review

{Review} Luna Bar: Nutz Over Chocolate

March 29, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Luna Bar Nuts about Chocolate

This Luna bar, Nutz Over Chocolate is one of my favorites!

Filed Under: food, review Tagged With: food, review, snack

New Threads {Review} + {Goals Update}

January 30, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! How is your week going? And more importantly..how are your New Years Resolutions coming? Mine are going pretty well… I’m keeping up on running for my goal towards my first half-marathon.  My miles are a little less than what I was planning on but I still feel pretty confident in my capabilities.  (I…

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Filed Under: Goals, review, running, workout Tagged With: clothes

{Book Love} Julie and Julia + Self-Reflection

January 24, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Everyone! If you are a blogger like me or even a professional writer, you no doubt get that fantasy of getting your big break.  That one post, that one article, that one manuscript so carefully written and sent to the publisher with hopes of becoming the next big one. The book Julie and Julia…

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Filed Under: blogging + writing, review Tagged With: blogging + writing, book review, Julie and Julia

{#WIAW #13} Calorie Counter and Fitday.com Review

January 11, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

fitday review and calorie counter

I decided to input my calories into a calorie counter called fitday.com this WIAW (What I Ate Wednesday) and do a review of the website.

Filed Under: review, SHN Eats Tagged With: review

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

{Book Review} Is Everyone Hanging out Without Me by Mindy Kaling

December 31, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I grew up a bookworm. I was a part of the summer reading club at my local library and would check out books in stacks of ten.  I would spend a month at my dad’s in the summer and most of the time was spent making up synchronized bike routines with my sister or…

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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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Thin Mint cookie bars via @semihealthnut on semihealthyblog.com

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blueberry pie caffeinated protein shake. a deliciously healthy way to drink your coffee and vitamins in the morning via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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Running to my goal…also got a free coffee pot from the Daddio :-)

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