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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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50 States in a Year Project: 6 Month Update!

May 4, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

crossfit 50 states in a year via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

My good friend Katie from 50 States in a Year (read her first guest post about it here), has some updates to share with us about her amazing charity project! They’ve actually changed their charity to partner with Sweat Angels, so they have the opportunity to work with a new charity each month but are still hosting events at Crossfit boxes across the US.

Filed Under: guest post, ramble Tagged With: causes, charity, crossfit, guest post

CrossFit Has Now Been Mentioned on This Blog

August 25, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

One of my best blends Katie shares her story on why she is traveling around America raising money for CrossFit for Hope!

Filed Under: guest post Tagged With: Blend, charity, crossfit, guest post

Girls on the Run 5K in the Twin Cities!

October 10, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Full disclosure: I get to run this 5K for free in exchange for a post about the fun details. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to redeem myself. From what? Well, I signed up for a 10-mile race in support of Girls on the Run, but ended up sick and injured (and freaked out…

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Filed Under: running Tagged With: 5K, charity, Girls on the Run

Justin’s Nut Butter Raffle + Half Marathon Training Update

August 18, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

A couple of weeks ago I did a whole long, heart-felt post enlisting help to support Girls on the Run, a wonderful organization who’s mission is:   “to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.” Well, I got a few thumbs-ups, but no gravy.  Since…

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Filed Under: chocolate, giveaway, race, running Tagged With: charity, chocolate, MIMM, Monday Moves, peanutbutter, raffle, training

Monday Moves 7-29-13 Another Race?? Help!

July 29, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I wanted to reveal to you that I am crazy.  (You knew that?  Drat.)  I signed up for my third race in October.  I will attempting to run the following that month:Color Me Rad 5K in Des Moines Des Moines Half Marathon (no, I don’t live in DM but it is half-way between my new home…

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Filed Under: race, running Tagged With: causes, charity, Monday Moves

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Dessert is the Best

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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In with the New + Giveaway Winner

{WIAW #24} Need Mo Veggies

Announcing Pumpkin Week! + Other Exciting Updates

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frozen strawberry protein frappuccino via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com 2

12 Drool-Worthy Caffeinated Protein Shakes

chocolate chip protein balls via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com 2

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Fire-Roasted Tomato Hummus Recipe with Bacon [GF, DF, NF, EF]

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

{WIAW #38} Family Time

{WIAW #37} Meat-Free Day

bacon and egg bake in a skillet with mashed potato crust

WIAW #85 Bacon + Egg Bake in a Skillet with a Side of Embarrassment

{WIAW #20} Drooling all Day

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