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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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Weight Loss Wednesday “{Food} Substitute Teaching” by Mama Sue

September 21, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello friends!  Hope you are all having a good week…we are half-way to the weekend WOOT! My mom sent this post in an e-mail today while I was in Algebra class and although I should have been paying attention to the teacher…I couldn’t stop reading her post!  Such a talented writer.  🙂 My mom is…

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Organize Your Life! {Back to School Chaos}

September 9, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Yay for back to school!I was in Chemistry class today, paying very close attention of course, and heard something that I decided to stick in my blog. Entropy: the tendency toward disorder in the universe or any system (like my life) Speaking of back to school…found this awesome pic in my Algebra book…math is fun? …

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Weight Loss Wednesday “I meant to do it Sunday” by Mama Sue

September 7, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Blogaroos!  Today is the day that I share weight loss tips!  And for the time being this is in the form of posts written by the talented Mama Sue.  She is on a tough journey to lose 50 pounds in 50 weeks.  This is week three and she has made progress!! 11-year old sis…

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Leftovers 101: EAT THEM ALREADY!

September 2, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Being in my current situation…no kiddos and no husband to feed, a Daddio who usually only eats popcorn, and the BF who I don’t have to cook for every night…I usually have lots of leftovers!   I find myself eating leftover enchiladas (I always try to spell that with two ‘l’s) and pizza days in a row…

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“Weighty Woes” Part 2 by Mama Sue for Weightloss Wednesday

August 31, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Let’s try something new shall we?I’m thinking since my wonderful Mama Sue is on a weight-loss journey…I could add in a segment especially for her and her progress!  This is a tentative plan as I don’t want to pressure her to write a post once a week, but let’s give it a try! My mom…

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“Weighty Woes” Part 1: Ups and downs of Weight by my dear Mama Sue (On a journey to lose 50 pounds the healthy way!)

August 26, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

I love my mom.  I know that sounds silly or cliche or “duh everyone loves their mom,” but I really do.  I am so thankful to have her in my life and thankful that I always felt loved growing up.  I realize that not everyone has that and I am so blessed! Mama Sue and…

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Easy *Fishy* Dinner + Fish Facts

August 12, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

I love health facts..don’t you? Isn’t that why you are surfing the web, trying to find the healthiest food choices and stumbled upon my page? Okay, I’m not THE healthiest eater (read it: SEMI-Health Nut), but I try!  And when I eat something like say Baked Tilapia with Whole Grain Rice and Cucumbers and Squash…I…

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Superb Biscottis (or twice-baked cookies)..perfect breakfast, snack, or pre-workout food!

July 27, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello there, I love biscottis or biscuit-ys as my Daddio calls them.  I first discovered them at a funky coffee shop that I used to frequent in high school.  They are perfect to dip in your coffee, tea or even eat as you are typing a blog post… I used a recipe that I found…

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Colorful *Pepperful* Meatloaf

July 25, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Ma!  The MEATLOAF!  (Wedding Crashers) Ah meatloaf…the ultimate comfort food!  And so simple to make! Me and the BF had lunch with the BF sister and she made some yummy meatloaf with peppers in it…so that is partly where I got my inspiration from. Pepperful Meatloaf {Print Recipe}Ingredients: One pound ground turkey or beef 1/2…

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*Thoughtful BF* got me {Chia Seeds} and {Honey} as Souvenirs :-)

July 16, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey Bloggies, Just wanted to share a quick few pics because I have to get to beddy-bye soon.  I work at the Farmer’s Market and have to be to the coffee catering office at SIX IN THE MORNING.  🙂 I have been wanting to try chia seeds in my foods because I am seeing them…

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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

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gf pumpkin spice browned butter protein bites via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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