The Day My Life Changed...

I started on my journey in August of 2007. For two years I fought, kicked and cried my way through losing 90+lbs. I was well on my way to hitting an official 100lbs lost by August 1st, 2009 which was my 2 year anniversary. I was planning a big 'ol celebration around here... until my life changed the evening before my final weigh-in. (Click here for more info).

Join me now, as I reevaluate my priorities, struggle to find out what "healthy" is while dealing with an emotional trauma, and continue to learn how to live a healthy life, no sugar coating included.

Oct 29, 2009

Review & giveaway

Kay's Natural's
Let's talk about something delish! If you followed me on Twitter, you'd know by now that love me some Kay's Natural food! You don't follow me on Twitter? Click here to find out what your missing!

Anyways, back to Kay's Natural. About a month ago, I received a box in the mail and gotta admit, I was skeptical. From the site:

We are dedicated to bringing to you, our customer, better alternatives to gluten free snacks and cereals. Made with a better balance of soy protein, fiber, carbohydrates, and good fats, our products are delicious and uniquely satisfying snacks and cereals that can actually help curb the appetite, whether at home, at work, or at play.
Here's where they got me... low cal AND good for me! I was game!

I first tried the cereal.
100 Calorie & 9g protein!

Thoughts: It was so good! And the best part, it really did keep me going! I normally have oatmeal for breakfast but the cereal was a pretty good trade off. Plus, I have to admit, it was kinda fun eating cereal at my desk while everyone else was eating oatmeal!

I also tried the pretzels.
110 Calories & 10g Protien.
Verdict: Again, delish! These had a slight butter flavor to it - who doesn't pretzels with an egg white, light laughing cow & salsa wrap. Perfect lunch!

Giveaway
Now the good news. One lucky reader will receive their own sample pack from Kay's Naturals.
To win, simply do one or any combination of the below:
  • Visit the Kay's Natural website & browse around. Then come back and leave a comment with what you would love to try!
  • Update your Twitter to read "Kay's Natural Giveaway @priorfatgirl! Sample pack of healthy and delish at www.priorfatgirl.com"
  • Update your Facebook status to read "Kay's Natural Giveaway @priorfatgirl! Sample pack of healthy and delish at www.priorfatgirl.com!"
  • Include a link to this site your next blog update
Fine Print: Entries accepted through Tuesday, November 3rd at 11:59pm. U.S. residents only. Winner will be announced on Wednesday, November 4th.

Ready...Set...GO!

86 comments:

Lynsey said...

I haven't had pretzels in forever and those sound so yummy! I'll have to try some!

A@ Please Don't Eat Me! said...

just give me the pretzels!!!!! love love those things! i have never tried kays natural, but since they are gluten-free- i would love to tr!

Syl said...

that's a pretty interesting combo in the wrap jen :-) Being that I am not a US resident, I just dropped by to say
"hi pretty lady"!

Amanda, another priorfatgirl said...

oh my gosh. just checked out the kays naturals website. everything looks so good! here are my favs that i'll just NEED to try out sometime: Apple Cinnamon Cereal, Honey Almond Cereal, Crispy Parmesan Protein Chips, White Cheddar Kruncheeze. YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!

i'm doing a post tonight, so i'll link back to you there. love ya!

ashleigh said...

The Crispy Parmesan Protein Chips sound sooooo good. Parmesan AND protein?? sign me up!

Georgia Mist said...

I'd love to try these products as I am ALWAYS looking for something new and healthy!
The Jalapeno Honey Mustard Pretzel Sticks sound decadent... especially dipped in 5-pepper hummus! YUMMEH!
I "tweeted" and facebooked the contest and left a link on my blog's sidebar (where I keep all the contests and giveaways) and will link back with my next blogspot, too!

Beth C said...

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM......The website is awesome so many nummies on there but I dont think I could go on with out the....Hazelnut Sweet Chips or the Crispy Parmesan Protein Chips YUMM NUMMY!!!
Hope your doing well I miss you!
Beth C

RunToTheFinish said...

I am a cereal fiend so the Apple Cinnamon looks wonderful

RunToTheFinish said...

linked back http://runtothefinish.blogspot.com/2009/10/music-feeds-me.html

runningmind said...

Crispy parmasean protein chips look awesome!

-Keep Breathing said...

Just checked out the website - I'm a sucker for chips, but they're usually so bad for you; I'll have to try the Protein Chips - all flavors! The Apple Cinnamon cereal sounds good too.

Love your blog, btw.

Lanie said...

the cinnamon toast pretzel sticks sound sooo good!

athinnerkatie said...

Cinnamon Toast Pretzel Sticks
sound great. But then everything looked awesome!!

katie

timetostitch said...

I would have to try the sampler pack and the pretzels you mentioned that were so buttery ;)
I've posted to my blog, Facebook and Twitter!
Thanks.

ptg said...

Their site sounds SO good...I'm going to say the pretzels or the parmesan protein chips!

Twitter is updated too! :o)

(I'm trying to promote my challenge for Nov/Dec though, so I'll link to ya - but don't hate me forever if it's at the bottom of the post! :o)

yesican said...

Jen, This is from a couple of blogs ago, but. I just wanted to tell you how much I love your necklace with your mom's fingerprint. My dog, by best friend who got me through 12 1/2 yrs of many, many problems, died last Dec.. I was so lost. She was my constant companion. So I bought a bracelet with a bone charm and her name. I'm sure you realize how many times I've touched that for comfort. It does help me to feel as if part of her is still here. I was going to mention, when your mom died, to have something like this. I see you have and it's perfect. Could you share with all of us where you got it and how you got your mom's fingerprint? I have a couple of friends who have had tragic losses this year also and I think this would be a wonderful recommendation to them. Once again, thanks for sharing so much of your life

Katey said...

I'd love to try any of the cereal flavors - but Apple Cinnamon sounds the best!

Diana said...

God I love cereal.
That wrap looks yummy. :) Not from the US either. ;)

Paige said...

Crispy Parmesan Protein Chips..all the way. Anything with the words parmesan and chips sounds wonderful to me!!!

mgaltier said...

I'd love to try the lemon chips.

britneysmurf said...

the honey almond cereal sounds delicious!

Emma said...

I would love trying the cereal. :) High protein? Yes please?

EricaH said...

the White Cheddar Kruncheeze sound yummy.

Heather & Chaos said...

Ok I wanna try the Apple Cinnamon Cereal. For 100 calories for a 1 oz serving, I'm gonna have to try and find these!!

busylittlelexi said...

I need a new cereal to try. Apple cinnamon cereal it is!

busylittlelexi said...

I mentioned your giveaway on my blog here!
http://busylittlelexi.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/giveaways-galore/

busylittlelexi said...

I tweeted!
(@ramblinglexi)

Internal Peace said...

I would love to try the Parmesan Protein chips! They sound tasty!

~Mendie~ said...

Oh the cinnamon pretzel sticks sound yummy!

madeline said...

I'd love to try the Honey Almond or French Vanilla cereal!

KK @ Running Through Life said...

Oh my! Anything with protein in it and I am game! I so want to try these products. I have yet to see them in the stores.

Heidi said...

Sometimes it sucks to be Canadian :( ;). Without even visiting their website I know for a fact that pretzels with 10g protein would be extremely high on my dream list. WOW!

Taylor said...

once i stumbled on some of the jalapeno mustard pretzel sticks at the store...SO GOOD. i would love to try the cinnamon toast variety though!

the crispy parmesan chips look good too though...as do the butter pretzel twists...and the apple cinnamon cereal sounds like a healthy version of apple jacks...

hell, it all sounds great! :D

Pinky said...

I would like to try Chili Nacho Cheese Protein Chip.

hmd121 said...

I would LOVE to try the vanilla cereal

eatolive said...

YUM.

i would adore the apple cinnamon cereal!! i used to love apple jacks and apple cinnamon cheerioes as a kid! mmm

eatolive said...

tweeted :)

(ally_eckhart)

Tricia said...

The pretzels and the apple cinnamon cereal look delish!

hopskipleap said...

I've been dying to try the apple cinnamon cereal! Sounds sooooo good!

kay said...

i'd love to try the apple cinnamon cereal! it sounds perfect for the fall season!

purple_moonflower123 said...

The Chili Cheese Nacho chips! Yeah! I would love some of those!

Keegan said...

I love kay's cereals, especially the apple cinnamon. I've been eyeing her almond crisps, but can't find 'em. They're my first choice to try!

danicahummus said...

I'd love to try the pretzels! They look delish

Grace said...

Jalapeno Honey Mustard Pretzel Sticks! :)

Laura E said...

I'd love to try the French Vanilla cereal! Thanks so much for the opportunity.

runroamrecycle said...

I HAVVVVE to win this!! Hahah I have been wanting to get my hands on these bad boys ever since I moved from Boston! There was a little health/supplements store next to my gym, and they had all the Kay's products. Here back home in Minneapolis? GONE!??!

I want to try EVERYTHING but that's cheating.. so the thing I want to try most are the protein chips, especially the CHEESY flavors because I'm all about cheese. :)

Jessica said...

Those pretzels sound SO good! I want to try them!

Jessica said...

I just blogged about the contest: http://jessicaisgettingfit.blogspot.com/2009/10/pardon-our-dust-changes-are-coming.html

Jessica said...

I twittered about the contest: http://twitter.com/jharbweave/statuses/5286367806

*Naomi* said...

I absolutely LOVE kays products and have only tried the cereal...all the pretzels look great!! I can think of SO MANY things to do with them, like dip them in PB, sunbutter...crush them up on chobani...ohhhh so good!!

unathleticrunner said...

I didn't know about this place!! YUM-O!!! I am always looking for good for me and low fat treats...I am excited for the cereal, pretzels and chips!!! I'm hungry now!!!

*Naomi* said...

I am a follower and will post a link in todays post!!

JW said...

The Honey Almond cereal sounds yummy! (But so does everything else!)

JW said...

I tweeted!
@butterjessfly

Brandipants08@gmail.com said...

I would love to try the honey almond cereal. That sounds delish!

Melissa said...

I would love to try the cinnamon toast pretzel sticks, they sound unique!

xmeliss182x (at) yahoo (dot) com

Feed Me I'm Cranky said...

I want to try EVERYTHING! i'm serious! i looked at the site and everything looks good!

Feed Me I'm Cranky said...

LInked back here: http://www.feedmeimcranky.com/2009/10/30/haunts-from-the-past-food-costumes/

love ya!

Kdog said...

Love this giveaway! I'd want to try the sample pack to learn more about the products because now I'm very curious!

Anonymous said...

I've been dying to try the apple cinn. cereal forever!!!-monica
rideit4@comcast.net

cglich0630 said...

I would love to try the protein chips. I have tried the pretzels and loved them!!

lisa said...

i totally want to try the Cinnamon Toast Pretzel Sticks !!!

lisa said...

i updated my facebook status to say Kay's Natural Giveaway @priorfatgirl! Sample pack of healthy and delish at www.priorfatgirl.com! !

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1030335471&ref=name

sue said...

The protein chips sound great!

Maren said...

cinnamon toast pretzel sticks sound great!!

Kelsey said...

apple cinnamon cereal? yes please :]

Blair said...

I would love to try the Crispy Parmesan Protein Chips!

Internal Peace said...

I linked back to your giveaway here:

http://lifeloveviolin.blogspot.com/2009/10/getting-my-car-back.html

Grace said...

i would LOVE to try their apple cinnamon cereal! i think it would taste like the apple jacks i loved as a kid... ;)

Emily N. said...

I'd like to try the French Vanilla Cereal. Email in profile.

Chelsea said...

the cereal looks delicious!
cmdrayer@comcast.net

Freddie said...

hmm... I think I'd want to try the honey almond cereal :)

Samantha said...

Everything on their website sounds soo good! I would love to try to the Chili Nacho Cheese protien chips...YUMMY!!

Taylor said...

cinnamon toast pretzel sticks, foreal!
nomnomnom :D

Alison said...

Hazelnut sweet chips, please! So yumm! But it all looks delish!

Katherine Diop said...

I'd love to try the butter pretzels or the honey almond cereal. thanks!

Peachy Keen said...

OMG--Jalapeno Honey Mustard Pretzel Sticks...are you serious???? Those sound FANTASTIC!!!!

mgonyeo said...

I would like to try the Lemon Herb Protein Chips

Missy said...

How did I miss this? Anyway, I would love the Protein Apple Cinnamon cereal. Yummy!

Missy said...

Tweeted!

Jean Mitchell said...

I'd say the Honey Almond Protein Cereal. I love Honey Nut Cheerios and this may have the same flavor but keep me fuller, longer!
Thanks!!!

Continuous Changes said...

I would love to try the BBQ Mix and White Cheddar Kruncheeze!! The cereal all sounds good too! I'm going to have to order me up some!!

Great giveaway!

destinationathlete said...

You're linked, baby!

Kara said...

The Honey Almond Protein Cereal sounds really good!

yenniechan said...

Wait...I can only choose ONE? How about all of them? -lol- But if I reeallly had to pick just *one* I'd have to vote for the Honey Almond Protein Cereal. I'm a sucker for milk and cereal in the mornings (it's my comfort food). Thus I'm always on the lookout for ones yummy ones low in sugar so I can get my fix without feeling guilty about it. ^^

poiseinparma said...

I would be all over those Jalapeno Honey Mustard Pretzel Sticks! Hot and spicy YUM!