Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Box of Gnu Bars GIVEAWAY!

I NEVER thought I would do a giveaway because it just seemed too tricky to organize.  I get intimidated by stuff I've never done before.  But that's one the best parts of life-- pushing ourselves outside of our comfort zones.  And it turns out I was afraid of nothing haha.

ANYWAY, I have reached the point where I legit want to show my appreciation for all of YOU-- my super smart,  sweet, and lovely readers.

I wish I could reach out and give a huge big fuzzy-bear hug to all of you, but that'd just be too impossible.
My dad and me in the midst of the best bear-hug of my life,
overwhelmed with positive emotion after surpassing my goal time and running a 3:30:41
I still can't get over how:
  • .......amazingly supportive all of you have been through my journey to my FIRST and SECOND marathons in less than one month and my journey to qualify for Boston!
  • .......somehow over 100 people are now following the Neon blog
  • .......every time I get a comment, I feel so warm and dorky and fuzzy about learning from and getting to know each and every one of you, and re-stalking YOUR blog
  • .......I've been lucky enough to win awesome giveaways from Beth, MeggieVanessaCari, and Amanda (check them all out!)
So in celebration of all of this, I want to share a giant box of my favorite fiber bars (two of each delicious flavor) with ONE LUCKY READER.

Lemme tell you about these TREATS...
Gnu Bars are a delicious BAKED bar with nearly 50% of your daily fiber!

Here's what I love about Gnu Bars:
  • 7 scrumptious flavors to choose from (my FAVS are chocolate brownie bar, cinnamon raisin, and espresso chip).  Espresso chip has enough coffee bean kick to jump start my day...and I think cinnamon raisin tastes like a frosted cookie.
  • Almost 50% of your daily fiber in ONE bar
  • only 130 to 140 calories per bar
  • amazing crunchy, yet cookie-like soft texture
  • fiber can reduce your risk of coronary artery disease by 10-30% for each 10 grams of fiber consumed on a daily basis (American Medical Association)
  • fiber helps with digestion, cholesterol levels, weight control, blood sugar levels (American Dietetic Association)
  • It's been featured in countless magazines and TV programs (including Dr. Oz, the Today Show, Rachel Ray, Regis and Kelly, Good Morning America)
I discovered these in the past year and I am ecstatic about how they make me feel SO SATISFIED and full after eating just one.  I try to sneak in at least one a few times per week (or every day if I happen to have a large stock of them on hand.)

Sounds scrumptious?  Want to win a huge box of Gnu Bars of your own?

The kind folks over at Gnu Bars gave me some of my own Gnu Bars and they would like to provide a lucky reader with a box of 14 Gnu Bars (two of each flavor) of their own!  Of course I was NOT compensated for this review, other than my free bars.

TO ENTER:
please do the first option below plus ANY (or all, haha) of the other options below and mention each in separate comments (+1 for each entry):
  • +1 "like" Gnu Bars on facebook by clicking HERE
  • +1 become a follower of Neon Blonde Runner by clicking on the "join this site" with Google Friend Connect icon on the sidebar
  • +1 tweet about this giveaway
  • +1 facebook about this giveaway
  • +1 mention this giveaway in your blog
I'll randomly select a reader on FRIDAY DECEMBER 30th using random.org.
...Although I wish I could give a delicious treat to everyone...

Oh and PS this is the first giveaway I've ever created, so please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions for me!

68 comments:

  1. These sound fantastic! I follow you

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  2. Hooray, hooray, it's your first giveaway!! Liked them on fb :)

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  3. And OF COURSE I follow your blog! I feel like I'm gonna be able to say "I knew her back when...!"

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  4. Going to tweet about it right this second! (Cause i can do that now, you know!)

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  5. I follow you on GFC! And I'm so proud of you for surpassing your goal!!

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  6. I liked Gnu Bars on FB! And thanks for the tag :)

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  7. You are the cutest/sweetest/awesomest! XOXO

    I already follow you :)

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  8. I tweeted, too!

    PS--how was I not following you on Twitter?!?!

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  9. Just a running/mommy blog stalker:) I liked your site on her and fb

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  10. My roomie introduced me to these bars! They are very delicious! I am already a follower of your blog - and have enjoyed the journey!

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  11. I like them on FB! They have a $0.50 coupon on 2 bars right now :)

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  12. i tweeted this up (@nello33)

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  13. I posted this on my FB wall and on my FB page's wall!

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  14. I also linked this up on the blog :)

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  15. What a great picture that is!

    I do follow you, and have never seen Gnu bars before. Would love to try them.

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  16. I like Gnufoods on FB
    Eat Run Sail

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  17. I linked your post to the sidebar on my blog.

    I would so love to win these bars!!

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  18. I tweeted! (@JessLK721) https://twitter.com/#!/JessLK721/status/149635324639838208

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  19. I posted this giveaway on my blog (on the right side).

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  20. I'm an official follower now! Have an awesome day!

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  21. I am following you thru GFC...and Reader :)

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  22. I'm already a follower, 'cuz you're so awesome! :)

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  23. I added a link to my blog's sidebar. www.clarindas.blogspot.com

    I think that Dec 31st is a Saturday, so will you be drawing the winner on Fri, 12/30 or Sat, 12/31? Just wondering...

    Hope I win. :)

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  24. Awesome! I love that pic of you! I follow you!

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  25. Although I've read your blog before thanks to SkinnyRunner, I just became an official follower!

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  26. I can't believe I have never tried these bars before! I am so proud of your first give away, even if I don't win I am snagging a bite of one of these next time I see you with them!

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  27. Oh I did follow the instructions tho, so if you are using one of those random selector things, I liked, I tweeted, and I have always followed you!

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  28. I follow you via my google reader. :)

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  30. I liked them on Facebook. I've really been enjoying your blog! :)

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  31. I've really enjoyed reading your blog and following your your journey to a BQ this year! I'm so inspired to BQ this year too. :)

    Those bars look pretty tasty an healthy.

    Happy holidays!

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  32. Tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/Suz4AU0608/status/151492185500549120

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  33. They look delish! Thanks for organizing a giveaway. I just tweeted about it @SassphaltRunner

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  34. I like Gnu Foods on Facebook. (Deanna Cali)


    calidreamin87 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  35. I follow on GFC via Twitter(Deanna G.)


    calidreamin87 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  36. Tweeted the giveaway:

    https://twitter.com/#!/calidreamin87/status/152102616795594752


    calidreamin87 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  37. Posted on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/calidreamin87/posts/156186397817347


    calidreamin87 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  38. I like Gnu on FB. My all time favorite is Peanut Butter, so YUMMY!!

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  39. i'm a follower and i've never tried these. they look yummy!

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