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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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Should We Aim to Feel SORE After Every Workout?

October 2, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Should we be sore after every workout? Is it even necessary to be sore after your workout to achieve results? Let’s discuss this with a personal trainer!

Filed Under: fitness, guest post Tagged With: fitness, tips

Yoga Poses to Prevent Running Injuries

August 21, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey friends and happy Friday! I’m slowly but surely getting back into running AND yoga, so I thought this round up of yoga poses to prevent running injuries would perfectly meld the two together!

Filed Under: fitness Tagged With: fitness, workout, yoga

Soybu Workout Clothes Review [Giveaway Closed]

July 8, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

soybu review + giveaway-- super cute workout clothes via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Are you ready for some super cute Soybu workout clothes?? Enter to win a whole workout outfit! [Giveaway is closed, but there is still an awesome review!]

Filed Under: fashion, fitness, ramble Tagged With: fashion, fit fashion, fitness

Did You Know #17: Benefits of Compression Socks

June 5, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

do compression socks really work

There’s this fad nowadays in the fitness and running industry involving compression gear, more specifically, compression socks. But are they just fashionable or do they really serve a purpose?

Filed Under: fitness, Health + Fitness, link-up, running, tips Tagged With: Did You Know, fitness, running

Did You Know Link-Up #16: Fueling for Races

May 1, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

how to fuel for a race via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Let’s dig into proper fueling for races since this topic is on my mind (my half-marathon is in two days!!) and it’s Did You Know Friday!

Filed Under: fitness, half-marathon, link-up, nutrition, race, ramble, running, tips, workout Tagged With: Did You Know, fitness, run, running

Did You Know #15: Epsom Salt Baths

April 3, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Are epsom salt baths really effective at relieving sore muscles via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com 2

Today’s Did You Know Friday (<-find out more here) topic is Epsom salt baths. I’m mostly going to discuss the healing benefits for sore muscles, but I want to dig into a little bit of the other uses because there are many!

Filed Under: fitness, Health + Fitness, link-up, running, tips Tagged With: Did You Know, fitness

SHN Happy Moves 3-3-15 [ 10 Minute Workout ]

March 3, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

10 minute home workout stair intervals. You can do this workout any time anywhere! via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

We are all pressed for time these days, aren’t we? It doesn’t matter your situation, it’s much easier to talk yourself into a 10 minute workout at home than heading to the gym for an hour!

Filed Under: fitness, Happy Moves, happy things, running, workout Tagged With: fitness, Monday Moves, workout

ShN Happy Moves (+ Eats) 2-17-15

February 17, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

my workouts on dailymile #running #fitness #movehappy 1-26 through 2-15 2015

Hey guys, how’s your week going? I’m back with another round of SHN Moves where I share the ways I’ve been moving the past week (slash 3 weeks if it’s like today and it’s been awhile..).

Filed Under: fitness, food, foodspiration, Happy Moves, ramble Tagged With: fitness, foodspiration, Monday Moves, zoeyfluffybutt

SHN Moves 1-26-15: Bringing it Back

January 26, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

week's workouts via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Remember like two years ago when I did Monday Moves? Welp, we are bringing it back!

Filed Under: fitness, motivation, running, workout Tagged With: fitness, Monday Moves, running, zoeyfluffybutt

Did You Know #12: All About That BMI

January 9, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

all about that BMI via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

BMI. Or Body Mass Index.
This is a tool that is used to assess body fat using height and weight ratios. Let’s get nerdy and chat about it!

Filed Under: body image, fitness, Goals, Health + Fitness, link-up, tips Tagged With: Did You Know, fitness, health, link-up

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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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