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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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Love Challenge 2014

February 2, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

love challenge create the habit

Join in this year’s Love Challenge complete with prizes and check-ins on Challenge Loop! Love yourself and love others!

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Blogging 101: 14 Questions with Lindsay Cotter

November 18, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Happy Monday, friends! Today I am so excited to have a lovely blend share some advice with you all for my Blogging 101 series. Catch up on past Blogging 101 posts: Getting Real with Heather from Kiss My Broccoli Living and Learning with Katie Advice from Alex Tries it Out Tips from the Chimes Advice…

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Lessons Learned

May 30, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I can’t sleep tonight.  I wrote something that hurt someone’s feelings.  And I had no idea until that person commented on my blog.  I was taken aback each time someone said I was “brave” for writing what I wrote.  Even confused.  Was I brave because I was admitting I felt weak because I couldn’t make…

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{Throwback Thursday} Lifestyle Changes

March 28, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I came across some old photos on Facebook that a high school friend had shared the other day and I had one of those “yikes!” moments. I’ve never been overweight, in fact I’m about the same weight as I was in high school.  I’m not saying this to brag…just bear with me here….

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Vegified Lasagna

February 14, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Hey it’s Valentine’s Day! I definitely should be studying for my Statistics test that’s today, but I’d much rather share a beloved recipe with you. I’m also on a bit of a runner’s high after covering nearly 6 miles last night with the roomie and a couple of new friends.  It was the…

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Refresh your Tunes

February 12, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I tried something today that I’d seen fellow students doing, but always thought of it as kind of a hassle to do myself. I listened to my ipod when I was walking to and from class.  Not a monumental concept, but to recognize the change in attitude and perspective on life that I…

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{Thursday Thoughts} All You Need is LOVE

February 7, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Okay, we all know you need a liiiittle more than love in life, but stay with me here, because it’s February after all.    The month of LOVE. Last February I was inspired to do Love Yourself February series because of all of the “fitspiration” pins I was seeing all over pinterest with…

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{Thursday Thoughts} Don’t Be a Know-It-All

January 31, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! (Thursday thoughts written Wednesday…late at night…after about 12 hours at school today.  No joke.  Chem test Thursday night so wish me luck!!) The subject we were going over in this morning’s nutrition science class was carbohydrates, more specifically sugars.  The topic came to lactose and my smarty-mcsmart-smart professor asked if anyone was lactose-intolerant,…

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{Thursday Thoughts} Spoiled

January 17, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Happy Thursday Friends! It’s a fact.  I’ve been spoiled by living with my dad. Yep, definitely shouted out to him in my 30 Days of Thanks Challenge! It has nothing to do with my current roomie, she’s awesome.  Like I said yesterday, it’s just different.  I wanted to take a moment to list out the…

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{Thursday Thoughts} Dear Future Roomie

January 10, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Dear future roomie, This post goes out to the lovely lady whom I will be living with in a matter of days!  You might also enjoy this if you are new to reading my blog since it tells you most of what you will need to know about me and my life! Things you need…

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S'mores cookie dough pie in skillet

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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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double chocolate frozen banana soft serve with @fairlife by @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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Making cookies and other sweet treats just a little healthier :-)

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