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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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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

Chewy Almond Funfetti Cookies + 7 Happy Things

July 17, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

chewy almond funfetti cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com perfect for customizing for any holiday including the 4th of july! #yum #recipe #cookies #dessert

7 things that are making me happy INCLUDING my new Chewy Almond Funfetti Cookies!

Filed Under: cookies, dessert, food, ramble, recipe Tagged With: cookie, cookies, dessert, food, ramble, recipe

On My Brain 5-30-14

May 30, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

good morning me

Things that are on my brain today from the Diva Dash tomorrow to having coffee injected into my veins.

Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: life, on my brain, ramble, thoughts

Teach Me to Be Grateful

May 25, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

grateful

Lord, teach me to be grateful.

For my family.

For my friends.

For my health.

Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: faith, ramble

Planning for the Future

May 15, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

planning for the future

So I have a NASM certification..now what? The answers aren’t always so simple when planning for the future.

Filed Under: life, ramble Tagged With: life, NASM, ramble

Birthday Thoughts

April 14, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

mellissa and i bungalow inn birthday

Some deep birthday thoughts that will hopefully encourage you…wherever you are!

Filed Under: birthday, ramble Tagged With: birthday, life, ramble, thoughts

[ How Sore is Too Sore Part Deux ]

March 27, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

blend retreat shirt

Should your workout leave you sore for DAYS?? Part 2.

Filed Under: blend, fitness, ramble Tagged With: Blend, discussion, fitness, group fitness, ramble

Confessions 3-10-14

March 10, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

selfie confession

Current confessions of a semi-health nut.

Filed Under: confessions, ramble Tagged With: confessions, ramble

RIP Photos + Justin’s Giveaway Winner

March 4, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

almond delight cookies teaser

Is it overly dramatic to go through the five stages of grief over lost photos? Weigh in here.

Filed Under: blogging + writing, ramble Tagged With: blogging + writing, ramble

Crashed Ice + Fun Things Jar

February 25, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

fun things jar via @semihealthnut

After a fun-filled weekend including attending Crashed Ice 2014 in St Paul, I added a few items to my fun things jar. Read more here!

Filed Under: ramble, thankful, weekend Tagged With: friends, life, ramble, thankful, weekend

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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

{WIAW #66} Moving Day + Archive Eats

[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

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

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Peanut Butter Oat Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel [GF]

southwest burger patties via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Easy Southwest Burger Recipe + Food Prep Inspiration

{WIAW #41} Random Eats

frozen strawberry protein frappuccino in mason jar via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Frozen Strawberry Protein Frappuccino

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

No Bake Mini Graham Cracker Pies with Pumpkin Fluff

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