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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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Half-Marathon Training Plan

August 4, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! So you want to run a half-marathon?  Me too!  I’ve tried a couple of times with obstacles blocking my completion and I am trying again! One of the fun things for me is planning out my training plan.  I like to use a base plan such as a Hal Higdon training plan and…

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Filed Under: fitness, half-marathon, running Tagged With: fitness, Hal Higdon, Running for Newbies, training

The Color Run Rant

July 16, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Okay you know how you get super excited about something and the closer it comes the more excited you get and the anticipation grows and grows and well, it’s not all that you had hoped for? This is how the Color Run was for me.  So many amazingly cool pictures on the Color…

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Filed Under: fitness, race, rant, running Tagged With: fitness

Motivation to Move

July 10, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

new morning #motivation #move

Do you need some motivation to move?? Look no further than this post with a great list of items to get you going!

Filed Under: fitness, motivation Tagged With: fitness, motivation

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

New 4th of July Tradition (Hopefully!)

July 5, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July! The BF has been out of town all week so I celebrated without him…and with HIS family.  I felt bad, and missed him, but really I had a great time.  (Sorry Dave!) Tuesday night we went over to his aunt and uncle’s…

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Filed Under: fitness, friends, holiday Tagged With: fitness

Blend Retreat in Colorado Kicked my Booty

May 7, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

bootcamp sat in Colorado

Happy Monday Friends!   In case you didn’t catch my last post entitled “Uncomfortable,” I addressed the fact that I was super nervous about attending my first blogging meet-up, Blend 2012. I’m happy to inform you that I did survive the Denver airport.  But now I’m not quite so sure why I was nervous about…

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Filed Under: blend, fitness, Travel Tagged With: Blend2012, Boulder Colorado, Chatauqua, Colorado, fitness, healthy vacation

{Love Yourself February} {Guest Post} Tina Reale: The “Dream” Physique

February 13, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I have a wonderful post to share for you from Tina Reale who blogs over at Best Body Fitness. I started reading her blog a few months ago when she was at Faith, Fitness, Fun and I fell in love with her writing.  She is so open and honest about her life and…

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Filed Under: fitness, guest post Tagged With: fitness, guest post, healthy, Love Yourself February

Happy New Year: 2012 Goals and Link-Up

January 2, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

 **Happy New Year!!** (again…can you say it too many times??) I am so thrilled for 2012 and for the possibilities it brings.I feel it in my bones that this year will be a life-changing year.  Yes, my bones are that perceptive. I have been working all day long on my New Year resolution list (after…

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Filed Under: fitness, Goals, half-marathon Tagged With: 10K, fitness, healthy, healthy baking, healthy dessert, healthy food

Treadclimber Review

December 31, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

treadclimber

My dad bought the Treadclimber and after using it many times, here is my review!

Filed Under: fitness, review, running, workout Tagged With: fitness, fitness equipment, review

Like Chicken Parmesan…but not

December 16, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Good Evening Friends! You like the title right?   I could not for the life of me figure out a name for this little meal I’ve created…but it reminded me of Chicken Parmesan, so there you have it. I have had this dish twice this week and loved it both times.  Super quick and simple to…

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Filed Under: fitness Tagged With: chicken, Christmas, cottage cheese, fitness, mac n cheese, spinnach

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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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WIAW #78: I Like to Make Food at Work

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Pumpkin Banana Smoothie + DIY Pumpkin Puree

{Friday Five Foodie Finds # 16} Here’s to Feeling Better!

{WIAW #38} Family Time

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Pumpkin Biscotti Cookies with Dark Chocolate Drizzle

pumpkin spice skillet cookie

Pumpkin Spice Skillet Cookie with Cinnamon Glaze

Semi-Healthy Fudgy Oatmeal Cookies

healthy homemade fruit snacks the whole family will love via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

[IMM #8] 7 Homemade Fruit Snacks + Blend Love

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