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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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{Monday Moves #2}: That Time I Got Attacked by a Bird {#MIMM}

June 24, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Just checking in with you lovely folks to share my moves from last week!  And a little story. As usual, I was pretty far from the planned workouts.  This is partly because my back was hurting so I switched to some back strengthening moves and stretches I learned when I hurt my back…

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Filed Under: fitness, motivation Tagged With: exercise, fear, fitness, MIMM, Monday Moves, motivation

Get Uncomfortable! #Blend2013

January 27, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I believe that to grow ourselves, we need to get a little uncomfortable.  We need to step out from what we are used to and push ourselves further than we think we can go. Original image I know there are those that don’t mind meeting new people or being put into a new…

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Filed Under: blend, blogging + writing Tagged With: Blend2012, Blend2013, blogging + writing, fear, personal growth

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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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Random Recipe Machine…Refresh for More!

healthy veggie burger with only 6 ingredients

Healthy Veggie Burger with only 6 Ingredients

{WIAW #67} Our Very Own Fridge

Late Night Frozen Yogurt

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

SHS Link-Up #4: Thanksgiving Leftovers

{Vegetarian Curious #7} Vegan with Benefits

Pumpkin Banana Smoothie + DIY Pumpkin Puree

{WIAW #62} Instagrammed

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