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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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A Visit to The Chive (a dose of snark in poem form)

August 16, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

a visit to the chive a healthy dose of poetic snark

I’ve been thinking about a way to write about this all week, and this is what I came up with.  I’m sorry if you like the Chive, I too was a fan…until I actually went to the site.    This girl will no longer “chive on.” A Visit to the Chive Adapted (sort of) from…

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Filed Under: body image, happy things, positivity, ramble, rant Tagged With: body image, love, Love Yourself February, self-esteem, Thursday Thoughts

Should Your Workout Leave You Sore for DAYS?

May 24, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

sore today stronger tomorrow

Should your workout leave you sore for days?? How sore is too sore? Let’s discuss a recent experience I had in a group fitness class.

Filed Under: fitness Tagged With: Blend2013, body image, fitness, Fitness Friday

Thank You Shape Magazine

July 6, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I hardly ever take time to sit down and read a magazine.  This was evident in my mad cleaning fit that took over me on Monday. I found about 15 magazine issues (that I paid for!) that I still haven’t read…and I only subscribe to two monthly magazines and one magazine that comes…

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Filed Under: fitness Tagged With: body image, fitness, healthy, self-esteem

Double Chocolate Whole Wheat Cookie Goodness

June 13, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

chocolate chip whole wheat cookies

Indulge in this guilt free whole wheat cookie that is decked out with double chocolate goodness.

Filed Under: chocolate, cookies Tagged With: body image, chia seeds, chocolate, cookies, dark chocolate, recipe, self-esteem, whole wheat

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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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Rants + Raves aka Life Lately

{Thursday Thoughts} Dear Future Roomie

Laugh at Yourself: 21 Bacon Confessions [+ 1 Winner]

4 Things to Take on an Outdoor Run

Tasty Enchiladas (Options for Spicy and Mild Versions) + Using leftovers for lunch + Cookies

Update on Half-Marathon Training (This post is from Monday but for some reason I didn’t hit “publish”)

Single Serve Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake in a Mug

SHS Link-Up #4: Thanksgiving Leftovers

WIAW #74: Intuitive Eating- Stop Battling with “Bad” Foods

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{WIAW #38} Family Time

No Bake Mini Graham Cracker Pies with Pumpkin Fluff

semi-healthy M+M cookies 2

Semi-Healthy M+M Cookies

{Friday Five Foodie Finds #15}

strawberry jello M+M valentine's day cookie pile

[ 10 Valentine’s Day Treats ] + Strawberry Jello M+M Cookies [ Recipe ]

Semi-healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

{WIAW #62} Instagrammed

SHS Link-Up #3: Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan, Garlic + Rosemary

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