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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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race recap

Should You Do a Fun Mud Run?

October 23, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

10 thoughts on mud runs via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

I will start out by saying I’ve only done two of these runs, but they were both with different companies, different people and different states, so I feel like all of those different variables helps round out my experiences. Meaning, I didn’t just do one run and base my opinions on that one run that could have been good or bad just depending on the day/people/place.

I’ve never done a serious competitive mud run like the Tough Mudder, which from what I’ve heard are much different than the fun runs I’ve done, so I want to make sure it’s clear that I’m talking about non-competitive fun mud runs.

Filed Under: fitness, running Tagged With: fitness, race recap, review, running

Eating and Staying Active Back Home in Nebraska

September 25, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

wedding food and drinks salad chicken wine

We made it back to Nebraska this past weekend! There was much eating, drinking and laughing and I even managed to stay active!

Filed Under: fitness, food, Nebraska, wedding, weekend Tagged With: family, fitness, food, friends, Nebraska, race recap, wedding, weekend

Laugh at Yourself: 21 Bacon Confessions [+ 1 Winner]

July 23, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

never be afraid to laugh at yourself via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

I think the ability to laugh at yourself /your situation can make or break you. Since I don’t want to break, I try to laugh at myself and found a lot of things to laugh at the past few days. Hopefully you will get a few laughs too!

Filed Under: confessions, ramble Tagged With: confessions, race recap, ramble, restaurant, thoughtful, thoughts, Thursday Thoughts

Run or DYE St Paul

April 28, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

run or dye st paul 2014 before and after

I experienced my first Run or Dye fun run in St Paul this year. See what I thought here!

Filed Under: ramble, running, twin cities Tagged With: race, race recap, running, twin cities

Girls on the Run 5K in the Twin Cities

November 22, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

girls on the run 5k recap

A fun race with Girls on the Run Twin cities.

Filed Under: running Tagged With: 5K, Girls on the Run, race recap, running, twin cities

{MIMM #12} Leprechaun Race Confessions

March 11, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I had a fun time running the Leprechaun race [leprechaun chase] in Nebraska in 2013! Here are some confessions!

Filed Under: confessions, friends, race, running, running outside Tagged With: 10K, confessions, friends, holiday, race recap, running

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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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Pumpkin Protein Pancakes with Peanut Butter Pumpkin Syrup

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Random Recipe Machine…Refresh for More!

Smores Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars [NF]

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banana chocolate chip confetti bars with icecream

Banana Chocolate-Chip Confetti Bars

Granookie Bars + Sweet Talk

Merry Baking {Christmas} Eve 2011! (Part 1)

fire roasted tomato taco sauce via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Fire Roasted Tomato Taco Sauce

scotchie granola bar

Homemade Scotchie Granola Bars

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