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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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Blogging 101: Advice from Alex Tries it Out

September 12, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I am likely running around furiously trying to make it look like I keep a clean place in anticipation of the arrival of my lovely blogging friends! One of the  lovely friends arriving today happens to be Alex! I am so glad I met her (in real life…we were already friends via the internets) at…

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Blogging 101: Advice from the Purely Twins

August 29, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I have more words of wisdom to share from some of my favorite blogger friends!  If you’re looking to start a blog or improve the one you have…you will want to check out this Blogging 101 series. Catch up here: Blogging 101: Free User-Friendly Tools to Make Your Blog More AwesomeBlogging 101: Perspective from Maria…

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Blogging 101: Perspective from Maria Falls

August 23, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I am so excited for this series!  I enlisted the help of about a dozen bloggers whom I admire and love to share their tips, tricks and stories about blogging. I am also sharing things that I’ve learned the past three (eek!) years of blogging, mostly through trial and error. Here’s my first post: Blogging…

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4 Things to Take on an Outdoor Run

July 22, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I went for a run today…err a walk-run.  Those have been VERY common lately with my back. I honestly didn’t even plan on running at all.  One of those times that I definitely tricked myself into getting out the door.  “It’s just a walk, Amanda.” I was also only going to walk 2 miles.  Then…

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Weight Loss Wednesday “Preparing for Battle” by Mama Sue

September 14, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

I am excited to share with you some tips and tricks my Mama Sue has learned over the past couple of weeks. Mama Sue, sis, me Need to catch up?  I have created a tab on my blog with all of Mama Sue’s posts about her journey to losing 50 pounds!  Mama Sue’s 50/50 Weight…

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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

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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{WIAW #24} Need Mo Veggies

banana nut protein muffins 2 with bacon and chocolate chips via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Banana Nut Muffins with Bacon and Chocolate Chips

{WIAW} Eating with Kiddos + Serving Others

{WIAW #16} Saturday Eating and Running

blueberry pie caffeinated protein shake. a deliciously healthy way to drink your coffee and vitamins in the morning via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Blueberry Pie Latte Protein Shake

20 Minute Meal: BLT Wrap with Red Pepper Hummus

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Single Serve Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake in a Mug

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WIAW #78: I Like to Make Food at Work

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