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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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Happy Things #5: Good News

August 31, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need to focus on the happy things in my life. I have one of those weird brains that naturally seeks out the negative in pretty much any situation, but I think with practice (and with these types of posts) we can train our brains to focus on the GOOD.

Filed Under: About Amanda, Dave, family, Favorites, happy things, life, Nebraska, positivity, ramble, thankful, wedding, weekend Tagged With: happy things, positivity

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

Leprechaun Chase 10K Race 2015

March 26, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Nebraska Leprechaun Chase 10K Race. The obstacles, fun parts and my results! via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

I had the privilege of racing with sister Courtney at her first ever 10K race: The Nebraska Leprechaun Chase 10K. It’s a super fun race, but definitely not for those of us who don’t train very well.

Filed Under: family, fitness, Nebraska, race, rant, running Tagged With: 10K, leprechaun chase, race, running

Best of 2014: 20 Semi-Healthy Recipes

December 31, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

For today, I’ve rounded up 20 of the best semi-healthy recipe posts from 2014. Get excited and ready to drool!

Filed Under: best of, food, foodspiration, holiday, Nebraska, ramble, recipe, recipe round-up, SHN Eats Tagged With: best of, holiday, Nebraska, recipe, recipe round-up

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

Eating and Staying Active Back Home in Nebraska

September 25, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

wedding food and drinks salad chicken wine

We made it back to Nebraska this past weekend! There was much eating, drinking and laughing and I even managed to stay active!

Filed Under: fitness, food, Nebraska, wedding, weekend Tagged With: family, fitness, food, friends, Nebraska, race recap, wedding, weekend

How To Counter-Act Negativity #30daysofthanks

November 1, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I am just gonna say it: I need to show more grattitude.  Like all the time. I have one of those personalities that makes me lean towards the negative side of things.  I can always see what could possibly go wrong in a situation, in any situation really. This can be a good…

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Filed Under: #30daysofthanks, Nebraska, positivity, thankful Tagged With: #30daysofthanks, fall, Nebraska, positivity, thankful

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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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Inside-Out Pizza + Using the leftovers {The recipe you’ve been waiting for}

banana nut protein muffins 2 with bacon and chocolate chips via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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