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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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Should We Aim to Feel SORE After Every Workout?

October 2, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Should we be sore after every workout? Is it even necessary to be sore after your workout to achieve results? Let’s discuss this with a personal trainer!

Filed Under: fitness, guest post Tagged With: fitness, tips

A Beginners Guide to Crossfit

August 7, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

This post (and one coming to you next week) focus on a beginner’s guide to crossfit from someone who has been there, done that!

Filed Under: fitness, ramble Tagged With: crossfit, David Dack, fit tips, tips

Get Stuff Done While Working From Home [IMM #37]

June 15, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

7 tips to increase productivity while working from home via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Working from home full-time for the past couple of months, I’ve discovered many things about myself. Including how easily I can get sidetracked.

Today I’m sharing some tips that I’ve learned along the way! Hopefully you can learn from some of my mistakes!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Inspire Me, tips, twin cities, weekend Tagged With: link-up, minneapolis, productivity, tips

#diduknowlink 14: Blender vs Food Processor

March 5, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

learn all about blender vs food processor #diduknowlink via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com 2

Blender vs food processor. Are they interchangeable? Let’s find out!

Filed Under: food, link-up, nutrition Tagged With: Did You Know, food, nutrition, tips

Tips to Help You Eat a Little Healthier in Restaurants

February 10, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

7 Tips to Help You Eat Right When You’re Eating Out via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

You should never fear going out to eat! While it’s good to indulge every once in awhile, if you’re out to eat fairly often, you may need to have some of these handy tips in your arsenal. A certain holiday is also coming up..you know that romantic one involving roses and chocolates..and often a restaurant….

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Filed Under: food, nutrition, restaurant, tips Tagged With: restaurant, tips

Blogging 101: 3 Ways to Optimize Your Blog Today

July 30, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

3 ways to optimize your blog today via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com blogging

Who doesn’t want the best bang for their blog buck? Optimize your blog today using these 3 steps to boost your traffic and feel like all of your efforts are worth it!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101 Tagged With: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, tips

You vs You: Keeping Blogging Statistics in Perspective

July 21, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

You vs You How to Keep Blogging Statistics in Perspective via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Keeping blogging statistics in perspective so you can actually relax and enjoy your blog and readers!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101 Tagged With: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, thoughts, tips

How to Modify in a Group Fitness Class + Winner!

July 5, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

how to modify [and have fun!] in a group fitness class via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog

Fitness should be fun! Listen to your body and modify during a group fitness class to prevent injury or overly sore muscles.

Filed Under: fitness Tagged With: fitness, group fitness, tips

Tips for Finding Healthy Restaurant Options

June 4, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

You can still maintain a semi-healthy diet while dining out. Here are some tips for finding healthy restaurant options.

Filed Under: food, guest post Tagged With: food, guest post, restaurant, tips

5 Tips to Stay Healthy This Fall

November 11, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

starbucks pumpkin spice

While there are plenty of things to enjoy
during the season, it can also be a difficult time for some to stick
to staying fit and healthy. The days get shorter and colder and the
over abundance of pumpkin-spiced goodies and pies may sound like a
recipe for diet disaster, but I am here to tell you it doesn’t have
to be!

Filed Under: fitness, guest post Tagged With: fall, fitness, guest post, tips

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banana funfetti protein cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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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

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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

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gf pumpkin spice browned butter protein bites via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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