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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 to Set Goals [2014 Goals]

January 5, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

how to set goals #motivation #inspiration

Some key advice on how to make goals as well as my own goals for 2014. This can be your year!

Filed Under: Goals Tagged With: goals, motivation

Pin-teresting Motivational Quotes

July 29, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

You guys seriously crack me up. I wanted to do this post today to motivate myself (and you) and to get started on a positive note, but really, just go over to my Justin’s Peanut Butter Cup Giveaway and look at the comments!  Were you aware that nearly every woman has a chocolate hiding spot?? …

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Filed Under: motivation, positivity Tagged With: MIMM, motivation, positivity

{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

{MIMM #10} It’s Monday BUT

February 25, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Sometimes it takes me a bit to recover from the weekend.  Specifically the sleeping schedule.  I stay up late Sunday evening getting things unpacked (when I go back home..like this weekend) and getting ready for the week…then it takes time to unwind and have my bedtime tea and cereal. As a result, it…

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Filed Under: family, motivation, running, weekend Tagged With: family, MIMM, motivation, weekend

{MIMM #2} Motivation Monday [Guest Post]

December 10, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

calee life plus running

Need some motivation to get off the couch and do some work? Check out this guest post filled with motivation!!

Filed Under: fitness, guest post, motivation Tagged With: fitness, guest post, MIMM, motivation

In with the New + Giveaway Winner

July 13, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I made a very exciting and scary purchase this past Saturday, as I referenced in my post earlier this week. Exciting because I have had the same car for eight years. Scary because I have been so blessed to never have had a car payment.  In my whole life. I got my car…

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Filed Under: giveaway, motivation, positivity Tagged With: motivation, new, positivity

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

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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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{MIMM #20} Giveaway: Delicious Ezekiel Bread!

15 Heavenly Pumpkin Recipes via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

18 Heavenly Delicious Pumpkin Recipes

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Microwaved Eggs with Red Potatoes and Spicy Sausage [SHS Link-Up #5]

pumpkin spice skillet cookie

Pumpkin Spice Skillet Cookie with Cinnamon Glaze

Carrot Muffin Cakes

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