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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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5 Last Minute Gift Ideas + Giveaway

December 19, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

5 last minute gift ideas via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Check out these awesome last minute items that will be perfect for your favorite foodie or fitness enthusiast.

Filed Under: birthday, Favorites, fitness, food, giveaway, holiday, review, running, running outside Tagged With: fitness, review, round-up, running

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

Foodie Finds in Des Moines

September 19, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

blend dsm takeover des moines via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

A small group of bloggers decided that since the Healthy Living Summit got cancelled, we should still get together. It’s weird to think about if you don’t have internet friends (or blends..blog + friend = blend), but these gals are some of my closest friends. We met due to common interests and our personalities seem to meld really well. Plus we all love food and fitness. Thus the zillion food/drink stops AND a little dose of active fun.

Filed Under: blend, friends, restaurant, review, SHN Eats, Travel, weekend Tagged With: Blend, Des Moines Iowa, friends, Iowa, restaurant, review, running, travel, weekend

Frozen Strawberry Protein Frappuccino

August 28, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

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

I am a tad obsessed with this new protein Frappuccino I’ve been whipping up with Skoop protein powder as of late. And a tad obsessed with the Skoop protein itself and all of its marvelous ingredients.

Filed Under: giveaway, recipe, review, smoothie Tagged With: coffee, giveaway, protein, recipe, review, shake, smoothie

Mud Running and Delicious restaurants in Chicago

August 18, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

chicago eats via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

I had a blast visiting friends and eating at a variety of delicious restaurants in Chicago. Check em out!

Filed Under: food, ramble, restaurant Tagged With: chicago, food, restaurant, review, travel, weekend

CamelBak Relay Pitcher Giveaway

August 8, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

camelbak giveaway via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

CamelBak recently came out with its very own filtration system called the CamelBak Relay. I am in love with it.
It’s easy to use, it filters as fast as the water comes out of the faucet (seriously!!), it saves me money AND it comes in 3 colors.

Filed Under: fitness, giveaway, review Tagged With: fitness, fitness equipment, giveaway, review

Shape Up Giveaway + Berry Lemon Spritzer Recipe

July 11, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

balance bar summer shape up challenge giveaway via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Time to Shape Up this summer with some healthy habits! Enter to win a ton of Balance Bars and a sweet Ball Mason Jar Infuser!

Filed Under: drink, giveaway, ramble Tagged With: drink, giveaway, recipe, review

Apera Bags Discount Code, Review + Giveaway

June 19, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

apera bags review and giveaway via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

I am hosting a giveaway with Apera Bags on the blog! Also includes a discount code!

Filed Under: fitness, giveaway, review Tagged With: fitness, giveaway, review

Treat Yo Self

June 18, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

treat yo self via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Treat Yo Self at the Mall of America!

Filed Under: beauty, fashion, food Tagged With: fashion, food, restaurant, review, treat yourself, treatyoself, twin cities

Food as Fuel + ENERGYbits Giveaway

May 12, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

perro creek and selfie

We need to remember that in addition to being able to enjoy food, it is also fuel. one of the ways I’ve fueled my body lately is with ENERGYbits.

Filed Under: food, foodspiration, giveaway, review Tagged With: food, giveaway, review, weekend

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