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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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[ How Sore is Too Sore Part Deux ]

March 27, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

blend retreat shirt

Should your workout leave you sore for DAYS?? Part 2.

Filed Under: blend, fitness, ramble Tagged With: Blend, discussion, fitness, group fitness, ramble

Tell Me…How Can I Get Some Negative Comments?

February 21, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

tell me discussion topic #1 negative comments and speaking your mind

I read a blog with many negative comments and wondered.. how can I get some good discussion going on the blog? Share your views here!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, ramble Tagged With: blogging + writing, discussion, ramble, thoughts

Throwback Thursday: Exercising to Compensate for Bad Eating

January 8, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

discussion should you exercise to compensate for bad eating

Some try to exercise to compensate for bad eating habits. I say that you should focus on fueling your body and only exercising to gain strength.

Filed Under: nutrition Tagged With: dietetics, discussion, nutrition

Butter Vs Margarine–What Do YOU Think?

August 28, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I made some M+M blondies last night FULL of butter. I will admit it nearly stopped my heart putting in a stick and a half of the stuff, but they are an amazing treat (I will share the recipe soon!) I also use margarine for spreading on toast on occasion. As is the usual tone…

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Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: baking, dietetics, discussion, Thursday Thoughts

{Dietetics} Exercising to Compensate for Bad Eating Habits

November 2, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Many people believe that a healthy weight is all about calories, so they exercise to compensate for bad eating. This is not really the healthy way to live.

Filed Under: fitness, nutrition Tagged With: dietetics, discussion, exercise, fitness, healthy, nutrition, protein, school, semi-healthy

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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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Granookie Bars + Sweet Talk

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*Coffee Love* + Nutritional Info (Also R.I.P. Mr. Coffee)

Turkey Enchiladas with Fire Roasted Tomatoes

{Vegetarian Curious #7} Vegan with Benefits

Best of 2014: 20 Semi-Healthy Recipes

western egg casserole. great for breakfast or brinner!

Western Egg Casserole + Bonus Recipe

Friday Five Foodie Finds #13

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