Let #AtkinsMealKits Get You Back On Track For Weight Loss & Healthy Eating! @AtkinsInsider

This post was sponsored by the Role Mommy Writer's Network.

I am a busy mom of three little ones, working two jobs and going back to school. I am also still trying to lose the last few pounds and sometimes I just can't find time for it all! I can't find time to eat healthy and run around everywhere with three kids. I can't find the energy to not stress eat and binge eat junk food. And I just can't find the energy sometimes to work out.

I have learned lately that it is ok to ask for help, it is ok to accept help and that it is ok to need help. So lately I have been watching what I eat better and getting help with that from Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. They recently introduced easy step-by-step meal kits for consumers interested in convenient home delivery of Atkins low-carb products, whether they are trying to lose weight or live a low-carb lifestyle. While Atkins is primarily a whole foods-based program, the meal kits allow people with busy lifestyles to get everything they need to get started quickly, including Atkins frozen meals, snacks and easy-to-follow menus with shopping lists, all delivered to their door.

I have always dreamed of having a live-in chef or cook for just making meals and snacks appear for me when it is time to eat and my dreams are coming true with these Atkins Meal Kits!! They cover a week’s worth of food and tools, with three different options to choose from for one’s needs and lifestyle.

I received the Easy Peasy Meal Kit ($97.99) which is the most comprehensive kit with all meals included, and consumers make their snacks and side dishes. The kit includes a variety of Atkins Frozen Meals, Meal Bars and Shakes to cover breakfast, lunch and dinner.

I really love that I don't have to waste any more of my much needed brain power to make meals for myself with these Atkins Meal Kits! They take all of the guesswork out of preparing meals and snacks, and offer simplified options for the low-carb lifestyle. I can just grab and go and I don't worry about getting caught in the junk food trap anymore! And it is a LOT less grocery shopping!!! WOOHOO!!!

PLUS all plans come with the Atkins Meal Kit Guide, The New Atkins Made Easy book, the Atkins Carb Counter and the Recipe Booklet which were REALLY helpful in getting me started back on a path to weight loss and healthy eating!

So as your children start back to school, life gets crazy again and you lose yourself in the mix - REFOCUS this Fall and do something great for yourself! Let Atkins guide you back to healthy eating and losing weight with their easy to use and eat Meal Kits!

From weight loss and maintenance to improved overall health, Atkins offers the tools and education needed to help consumers eat a balanced diet with reduced levels of refined carbohydrates and added sugars, and rich in protein, fiber, fruits, vegetables and good fats.

Buy It:

You can purchase Atkins Meal Kits at Atkins.com, where you can ALSO receive free support from nutritionists, access educational materials and share insights from your personal weight-loss journey with members of the Atkins community.  The Meal Kits may also be purchased as a recurring subscription.

Until September 30, YOU also can enjoy free shipping and 5% off on orders with promotional code NEWKIT5.

* This post was sponsored by the Role Mommy Writer's Network. All opinions are mine.*

@NutriNinja Auto-iQ Pro Compact System & #Giveaway

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Did you make the New Year's Resolution to eat healthier and make better food choices? If, so how is it going? Have you made food and lifestyle changes or are you still struggling to find a healthy balance?

I know one easy way I make healthy and quick meals is by using my Nutri Ninja to make my protein shake smoothies for breakfast or lunch. I throw in spinach or kale, carrots, banana and another fruit of choice, my protein shake, milk or water and ice and blend away. In seconds, my healthy protein shake smoothie is done and it is delicious! I feel great after drinking it and it is super easy to fit in my busy day!

This Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ Pro Compact System offers nutrient & vitamin extraction AND high performance all in one machine!

So, go ahead and chug green super juices by day and sip frozen margaritas by night. Chop up a little salsa or make cookie dough with the little ones. Whether you want to kick some butt or just kick back and relax, you can simply add your ingredients, press a button, and voilà—you’re hands-free and ready to kick your day into a whole new gear.

It amazes me every time how quickly the Nutri Ninja Pro blends my ingredients in seconds. It really is powerful and super easy to use, clean and use over and over again! It is by far the best and most effective blender I have ever used!

Plus, I love the extra cups that come with it so I don't have to make more dirty dishes! The The Sip & Seal Lids are great for my shakes and you blend right in them!

Other features:

• 1200-watt motor base
• Includes two 24-ounce Nutri Ninja Tritan Cups with two Sip & Seal Lids, 24-ounce stainless steel Nutri Ninja Cup, 40-ounce blend & prep bowl with dough/chopping blade, 48-ounce XL multi-serve Nutri Ninja, and 30 recipe inspiration guide
• Additional attachment available is the first-ever coffee & spice grinder blender attachment

If you are looking to make an easy health and food change in your life, using the Nutri Ninja Pro Compact System is really the way to go! It is easy to use, makes healthy, nutrient dense foods and takes barely seconds of your day!

Buy It:

You can purchase the Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ Pro Compact System  at major retailers nationwide, starting at $159.99 MSRP

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* Thank you to Nutri Ninja for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

New Tasty Products from Dannon

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March is Frozen Food Month and, in honor of it, make sure to try a new frozen item from Dannon Oikos: Greek Frozen Yogurt!

As a good source of protein and containing only half the fat of regular ice cream, Dannon Oikos Greek Frozen Yogurt is a healthy and delicious frozen dessert. Slated to hit the shelves in March, Dannon is releasing three new flavors of this frozen yogurt – Salted Caramel, Mint Chocolate Chip and Cookies & Cream.

Treat yourself to an indulgent frozen yogurt experience! This Greek Frozen Yogurt is rich, creamy-thick, and half the fat of regular ice cream*. Plus it's a good source of protein!

I really loved that when I compared the calorie count of this Dannon Greek Frozen Yogurt to my other favorite ice creams, it was over HALF the calories! Plus, it tastes really great and gives me some good protein! My favorite was the Mint Chocolate Chip! So refreshing as the weather warms up!

Another great product from Dannon is their Light & Fit Protein Shakes, a new on-the-go option with a satisfying taste to help shrink everyday food temptations.

Temptations come in many forms – from a box of donuts at the office to a late-day cookie craving. Light & Fit Protein Shakes are a deliciously convenient way to help overcome some of the tough daily enticements. With 12 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber and 0% fat per 10 fl. oz. bottle, Light & Fit Protein Shakes are a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. The product comes in a convenient, portable 10 fl. oz. bottle, making it easy to enjoy while tackling any busy day.

My husband has been taking these for breakfast for a healthier alternative to his usual unhealthier breakfast like donuts, pastries or other sugary breakfasts. He says he feels fuller, more alert and not hungry for a longer period of time!

The only drawback - the artificial colors in every flavor! Wish they would get rid of those and I would be an even bigger fan!

Buy It: 

You can purchase Light & Fit Protein Shakes in 10 fl. oz. 4 packs in four delicious flavors: Strawberry, Mixed Berry, Vanilla and Banana and both Dannon Oikos Greek Frozen Yogurt and Light & Fit Protein Shakes are available in grocery stores nationwide.

* Thank you to Dannon for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Keep Your New Year's Resolution with LEVEL Life

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If you made the common New Year's Resolution to lose weight, take control of your eating or diabetes, and fix bad eating habits, then let me recommend LEVEL Life.

LEVEL Life offers a range of products and a simple step-by-step lifestyle program for people who refuse to let diabetes get in their way. You can use their Glucose Gels to treat daily lows or those that occur from weight loss — or fight high blood sugar and lose weight by integrating their Bars and Shakes into your daily snacking routine.

LEVEL Life will redefine diabetes management and prevention by providing innovative nutritional products and programs that are convenient, great tasting and are based on proven science.

LEVEL Life foods low glycemic and gluten-free, making them ideal for anyone looking for simple solutions to satisfy hunger while watching carb and sugar intake. They offer low-carb protein bars, ready-to-drink shakes and decadent snacks.

The Bars come in 5 Flavors: Caramel Chocolatey Peanut, Chocolatey Crisp Bar, Double Chocolatey Chup Bar, Chocolatey Peanut Crunch Bar

I really enjoyed eating these for snacks throughout the day. They were filling, tasted pretty good and kept my blood sugar level.

The Shakes come in 4 Flavors: Rich Caramel Shake, Classic Vanilla Shake, Strawberry Crème, Milk Chocolate Shake

I loved drinking these alone (especially the Chocolate and Caramel shakes) but I also loved putting them in my smoothies, especially the Strawberry and Vanilla flavors!

They also offer decadent Snacks: Peanut Butter Cups and Peanut Turtle Bars (formulated with 80 percent and 60 percent less sugar than traditional offerings).

They fulfilled my sugar cravings without all the excessive sugar!

Buy It: 

You can purchase LEVEL Life products from the LEVEL Life online store.

* Thank you to LEVEL Life for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

New Year's Resolution and Cold/Flu Season Products from Rainbow Light

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Vitamins are a huge part of our daily routine and are what are keeping our kids in school, out of the clinic/hospital and keeping great energy all winter long! I truly believe in them and I don't think we could live without them!

There are only a couple brands of vitamins and supplements that I trust and Rainbow Light is one of the select! Each Rainbow Light formulation is research-backed to deliver optimal health benefits with a customized blend of superfood concentrates, organic spirulina and herbal extracts. Plant enzymes, probiotics and botanicals are added to enhance digestion and nutrient absorption for the Rainbow Light difference, a difference you can feel. Plus, they are all natural and easy to digest!

With the New Year here and the winter cold and flu season upon us, Rainbow Light is the perfect item to stock up on! Check out some of my favorite cold/flu fighters along with health/fitness related products that would be great for those looking to keep their New Year’s Resolutions,

NutriStart Multivitamin Powder™

The most comprehensive multivitamin powder available, Rainbow Light NutriStart provides the optimum balance of nutrients and nourishing foods such as blueberries, apples, vitamin C, vitamin D3 and choline, to support optimal growth and development for children 6 months to 4 years of age. 

Convenient individual serving packets are pre-measured and make it easy to provide the vitamins and minerals necessary in a child's healthy diet. NutriStart is 100% natural, easy to digest and Allergen Safeguard® guaranteed to contain no gluten, yeast, milk, eggs, soy, nuts, fish or shellfish. It contains no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives or additives.

Berry D-Licious 2,500 IU Vitamin D3

Maximize your Vitamin D3 protection with Rainbow Light's Berry D-Licious™ 2,500 IU Vitamin D3 Gummies. Our delicious raspberry gummies deliver an even more potent level of Vitamin D3 for those adults looking for advanced protection to support bone and muscle strength, immune function, along with circulatory and cellular health. Current scientific research reveals that higher intakes of vitamin D are associated with long-term and enhanced immune resistance. Vitamin D3 is the proven, most effective form of vitamin D and Berry D-Licious contains 2,500 IU of this important vitamin. 100% natural and free of artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives and additives. Allergen Safeguard®: contains no gluten, soy, yeast, milk, eggs, nuts, fish or shellfish.

Gummy Vitamin C Slices™

Rainbow Light's Gummy Vitamin C Slices™ are the perfect solution for both children and adults who need super immune protection. Today's lives are busy and stressful and we often don't get the complete nutritional support we need from our diets alone. That may leave our immune systems compromised. Tangy tangerine gummies provide optimal protection with a boost of antioxidant rich vitamin C, along with added vitamin E, to strengthen immune health. 100% natural and gluten-free, vitamin C slices have no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives or additives. They are lactose-free, yeast-free and contain no nuts, so they are safe for those with allergen concerns.

ThinBerry Opti-Curb Cinnamon Twist

Rainbow Light's ThinBerry® Opti-Curb® Cinnamon Twist shake offers a unique approach to help you achieve safe and sustainable weight loss with a comprehensive, low-carbohydrate formula that delivers protein, appetite control and energy support. The creamy cinnamon flavor includes 15 g of high-quality brown rice per serving for an immediate protein boost. A natural Appetite Control Complex, Metabolism and Energy Complex, and 4 grams of fiber help curb cravings, maintain healthy blood sugar levels and fuel energy.

When used as directed, ThinBerry® Opti-Curb® Cinnamon Twist shakes can support a healthy weight management program, and help you achieve your weight loss goals! The gluten-free formula is 100% natural with no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives or additives, and no sugar, lactose, wheat, soy or yeast is included. It is VeganGuard® guaranteed to be free of animal products.

Protein Energizer™ Chocolate

Rainbow Light’s protein powder energizer is a convenient, great-tasting source of protein and energy support. This high-protein, low-fat, low-carbohydrate shake provides 14 g of brown rice protein, targeted superfoods, botanicals, fiber - along with digestion-supporting enzymes - for comprehensive energy and stamina support. Rainbow Light's formula is 100% natural and free of artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives and additives.

Protein Energizer™ is gluten-free, sugar-free and lactose-free and a great choice for people with allergy concerns. It is free of most common allergens, including soy, yeast, milk, eggs, nuts fish and shellfish. It is vegan, vegetarian and free of animal products. Protein Energizer™ can be mixed with your favorite beverage for a healthy , delicious, immediate protein boost!

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You can purchase all Rainbow Light products from the Rainbow Light online store.

* Thank you to Rainbow Light for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Activz Whey Protein Shake

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Drinking my protein shake is one of my favorite things to do on a daily basis! I drink a protein shake everyday for lunch and I love how easy it is to make, how filling it is, and how great it tastes!

Want to know what protein shake I am drinking lately? Well, it is the Whey Protein Shake from Activz and even Montel Williams is a fan!

Activz‘s revolutionary new line of produce powders helps individuals quickly increase the nutritional value of any meal. This easy-to-use, preservative-free whole-food powder line—available in a variety of organic fruit, vegetable and grass options—retains all the nutrition of fresh produce while also being shelf-stable, preventing food waste. The powders are especially valuable for sneaking extra fruits and veggies into your kids’ favorite dishes; we call it the “Stealth Health Revolution”!

Simplifying whole-food supplements that provide busy people with complete health support is also their passion and they provide options in a convenient pill and shake perfect for both kids and adults.

I chose the Whey Protein Shake in Chocolate because then I get my protein and chocolate cravings done in one shot! :)

Boost your performance and stay full for longer with the convenient, nutritionally superior Activz Whey Protein Shake. This Whey Protein Shake is a 100% natural protein source made from the whey of cattle that are grass-fed and have not been treated with the artificial rBST growth hormone. This whey protein powder is simply formulated, with just 7 ingredients, and is easily prepared for use as a healthy snack, recovery beverage or meal complement.

Each serving:

• Packs 20g of highly absorbable protein.
• Contains no high-fructose corn syrup or artificial colors or flavors.
• Offers a complete protein, which contains all 9 essential amino acids in balanced amounts.

I just mix in the shake into water or milk and I have a nutritious, organic and filling lunch! It will be great for helping me lose weight and build muscle again after having this baby and it will curb cravings to eat more unhealthier alternatives through out the day!

The only thing I wish is that there was more in each container! It has 15 servings and I wish it was a full month's worth (30 servings)!

Buy It: You can purchase the Whey Protein Shake for $29.99 from the Activz website.

* Thank you to Activz for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

OrganiGrowth Whey Protein Shakes

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I drink a protein shake every day for lunch after my workout. And one requirement I have for all my protein shakes is that the ingredients are organic and GMO-free. 

So when OrganiGrowth reached out to me to try their organic protein shake, I really wanted to try this new kind!

OrganiGrowth's mission is to create a great tasting whey protein powder made from the highest quality ingredients for professional and amateur athletes. Today, most products are processed, loaded with synthetic and toxic chemicals, or grown with unhealthy fertilizers. So they took it upon themselves to create the healthiest nutritional supplement on the market using nothing but Organic ingredients.

And just like that, OrganiGrowth was born. The first Certified Organic, high protein, low carb, and low calorie protein powder made by athletes for athletes. Whether you are looking to get in shape and build lean muscle or need a nutritious snack in between meals, OrganiGrowth is the ideal product.

This protein poweder is made with whey protein and is considered the premier source for protein in the sports nutrition industry. Here are a few benefits of taking organigrowth’s organic whey protein with your regular diet:

• Increases muscle mass and muscle strength
• Builds and repairs muscle
• Boosts your immune system
• Reduces recovery time between training
• Fights cancer
• Aids in weight loss efforts
• Disease prevention and increased well-being

I received the 16 oz Organic Vanilla Whey Protein and I love that it is all protein – no filler! It has helped give my health and workouts a boost! 

This organic vanilla whey packs in 26 grams of protein per one scoop serving with just 2 grams of fat and 4 grams of sugar. Best of all, unlike other whey proteins on the market, the Organic Vanilla Whey Protein is sweetened with organic stevia and flavored with organic vanilla so you can feel good about putting it in your body.

It’s Certified Organic, Gluten and GMO Free, and will strengthen your immune system while providing your body with the nutrients it needs. This protein powder tastes great in a fruit smoothie or with milk or water!

Buy It: You can purchase OrganiGrowth Vanilla Whey Protein for $30 from the OrganiGrowth website. 

* Thank you to OrganiGrowth for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

CalNaturale Svelte Protein Shakes

I drink a protein shake every day for lunch after my workout and I think it has been a key part in losing the baby weight and keeping my weight down. Plus, it is such an easy way for me to get a quick and healthy meal in while I am trying to feed my 3 and 1 year old! I do get sick of the same old, same old so I was so happy to mix up my normal protein shake with the protein shakes that I received from CalNatural Svelte.

CalNaturale Svelte provides you with the lasting nutrition and sustained energy you need to navigate through your active and busy day. Each rich, creamy flavor is created with 16g of protein from fresh organic soymilk, along with complex carbs for sustained energy. Svelte is tested to be low-glycemic and has only 9 grams of sugar per full bottle. It’s also a good source of fiber and is dairy-free and gluten-free.

Svelte® is perfect as a delicious meal replacement, for pre & post-workout or as an anytime on-the-go snack. Each rich, creamy flavor helps to control hunger, keeps you going, and gives you natural goodness through important nutrients.

I absolutely love the great variety of flavors they offer! I personally liked to mix the French Vanilla with the Spiced Chai and the Cappuccino with the Chocolate! It gives a great mix of flavor without it being overwhelming!

I drink these protein drinks everyday for lunch and I absolutely enjoy them every time! My other protein shake never keeps me full for very long and and I was pleasantly surprised to find that CalNaturale Svelte kept me fuller, longer so I didn't indulge in other unhealthy foods! I felt full until my next meal and I didn't feel faint or starving an hour or two after drinking these!

Best of all, they are made with organic and natural ingredients plus so many great minerals and vitamins so I am really happy about what I am filling my belly with!

If you are looking to add a great protein drink to your daily routine (which I recommend all people do!), then check out the CalNaturale Svelte protein drinks! They have great flavors, a lot of great minerals and vitamins and, of course, energy sustaining protein. They make a great meal substitution for lasting energy!

Buy It: You can purchase CalNaturale Svelte protein drinks from the CalNaturale Svelte online store.

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* Thank you to CalNaturale Svelte for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*