3rd Low-Carb Blogiversary Prize Package #5

La dee da dee da! It's another glorious day and even more prizes to share with you in my 3rd Annual Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Blogiversary Giveaway Contest. Are you getting excited about it yet? Well, you should be because there's an EXCELLENT chance you're gonna win something when I draw the winners next Friday. The entries are still pouring in from your fellow "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog readers and I'm happy to see so many people getting in on the action. I CAN'T WAIT TO PICK THE WINNERS! :)

For those of you who HAVEN'T entered yet, let me offer one bit of advice about answering the questions for the contest--READ THEM CAREFULLY! The most missed answer has been a. followed by b. and then d. Nobody has missed c. or e. yet, so I guess those would be the "well duh" questions of the giveaway. Slowly read the questions and you shouldn't miss any of them. Just so you know, the people who missed questions were given a second chance to correct their answers. Everyone given a second chance has submitted the right ones. :)

CLICK HERE right now to enter the contest and take a look at all the prizes you'll have a chance to win here, here, here, and here.

Here is the final list of prizes that could be coming your way:

81. 27-PACK CASE OF SATIATRIM
82. 27-PACK CASE OF SATIATRIM
83. 27-PACK CASE OF SATIATRIM
84. 27-PACK CASE OF SATIATRIM
85. 27-PACK CASE OF SATIATRIM
86. 27-PACK CASE OF SATIATRIM
87. 27-PACK CASE OF SATIATRIM
88. 27-PACK CASE OF SATIATRIM
89. 27-PACK CASE OF SATIATRIM
90. 27-PACK CASE OF SATIATRIM


One of my latest sponsors of my blog is a wonderful product called Satiatrim. I did a YouTube video on this hunger-controlling product that comes in three delicious flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, and Mixed Berry. The ten winners of this prize package will receive 9 boxes of each flavor to try and enjoy on your low-carb plan. THANK YOU Satiatrim for your donation to my blogiversary contest.

91. PROTEIN POWER AUTOGRAPHED BOOK COLLECTION


You can't talk about livin' la vida low-carb in 2008 without mentioning the incredible work of Drs. Mike and Mary Dan Eades from Protein Power fame (check out my encouraging blog interview with them from 2006). They are both outspoken proponents of the low-carb lifestyle for weight and health management, so the winner of this prize will receive solid information about how to make this lifestyle change permanent. Autographed copies of some of the most popular Protein Power books will be included in this giveaway. THANK YOU for all that you do on behalf of low-carb living, Drs. Mike and Mary Dan!

92. AQUAFINA ALIVE PRIZE PACK
93. AQUAFINA ALIVE PRIZE PACK
94. AQUAFINA ALIVE PRIZE PACK
95. AQUAFINA ALIVE PRIZE PACK
96. AQUAFINA ALIVE PRIZE PACK


Aquafina is an industry leader in the bottled water market because they are constantly creating innovative products for your healthy lifestyle. That's why I was thrilled to try their new Aquafina Alive products for myself. Lemme tell you...these are AMAZING! Satisfy is fortified with fiber, Protect contains essential antioxidants, and Energize contains caffeine and Vitamin B. I was pleased to see these are sweetened with Splenda and ACE-K (instead of NASTY-tame!) and they are a refreshing way to finish your workout or sipping throughout the day. The five winners of this prize package will receive a special limited-edition Aquafina Alive backpack filled with lots of goodies, including a long-sleeved t-shirt. THANK YOU Aquafina!

97. BLACKBERRY PATCH DIET SYRUP GIFT PACK


Nothing tastes better than freshly-made syrups that are created from real low-glycemic fruits with no added sugars other than the natural goodness that is contained within. That's the mission of Blackberry Patch, a gourmet Georgia-based company dedicated to delivering high-quality jams, jellies, and fruit syrups. I've personally tasted these for myself and they are far superior to any other sugar-free syrups that are on the market. My favorite part are the little chunks of fruit in the syrup which authenticate that these are made from real berries. The winner of this prize will receive the following syrups: Sugar Free Maple Praline flavor, Sugar Free Roasted Pecan flavor, No Sugar Added Wild Blueberry, No Sugar Added Whole Raspberry, and No Sugar Added Whole Blackberry. These are PERFECT as a topping on cheesecake, ice cream, and anything else you want to infuse with berry-liciousness!

98. EAT SMART NUTRITION SCALE


Have you been caught in the kitchen cooking with a food that you have no idea what the nutritional make-up is? Sure, we all have. That's why I was so happy to find out about the EatSmart Nutrition Scale and this gizmo is absolutely stunning for what it does. With the touch of a few buttons in only a matter of seconds, you can find out EXACTLY how many calories, carbohydrates, fiber and so much more are contained within a given food you are weighing. This takes the guess work out of what you are putting in your mouth and one lucky winner in my blogiversary will own one of these for themselves. THANK YOU to William from EatSmart for donating this awesome prize!

99. BIG GREEN EGG GRILL GIVEAWAY


When Christine and I attended the HPBA Expo in Atlanta, GA back in March, we came across what is arguably the most unique grill I think I've ever seen in my life. It's called The Big Green Egg and the porcelain shaped into a big green egg makes this grill stand out above the rest. And now you one of you will win a Medium EGG package (including the EGG grill, Nest, and a Bag of Charcoal--CLICK HERE to take a look at this beautiful grill!). What an INCREDIBLE PRIZE for one lucky reader! THANK YOU Big Green Egg!!!

100. HASS AVOCADOS FROM MEXICO GUACAMOLE PARTY PACK


The last prize, but certainly not the least, in my 3rd blogiversary contest giveaway is for one of the most beloved low-carb foods out there--avocados! And there's no better avocados than the ones from Hass Avocados from Mexico which are very low in carbs and rich in healthy fats. The winner of this prize will be in avocado heaven! The guacamole kit comes with fresh avocados, limes, a lime juicer, Mexican dishes, and matching napkins. You can have an avocado party (ooooh, can I come?!) with this one-of-a-kind prize package. THANK YOU Hass Avocados from Mexico.

So, there you have it--100 BIG PRIZES that you can win as part of my 3rd Annual Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Blogiversary Giveaway Contest. You can't win, though, if you don't enter, so be sure to ENTER THE CONTEST soon. The deadline is next Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 11:59PM. Winners will be announced next weekend. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE and THANK YOU for reading the "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog.

3rd Low-Carb Blogiversary Prize Package #4

Did you think I was finished sharing prizes in my 3rd Annual Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Blogiversary Giveaway Contest? Not by a long shot! There are so many people entering this contest that I wanted to make sure a good many of you will win SOMETHING. I really wish you could all win a prize, but you do have an excellent chance with so many up for grabs.

For those of you who haven't entered yet, you'll be pleased to know I extended the deadline for entering through May 1, 2008 at 11:59PM. The winners will be chosen at random on Friday, May 2nd and announced at my blog soon there after. CLICK HERE to find out how to enter TODAY so you'll get your name in the hat to win some truly remarkable gifts from the sponsor companies who support the "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog. You can see the prizes I have already highlighted here, here, and here.

Let's take a look at the latest set of prizes:

61. $25 NETRITION.COM GIFT CERTIFICATE


Compliments of our friends at Netrition.com, we are pleased to offer a $25 gift certificate to the reader who wins this prize. Netrition has a full line of products to help you on your low-carb lifestyle, so check 'em out the next time you have a need for low-carb foods. Special thanks to Tom for his generous donation to my blogiversary contest.

62. $25 LO-CARB U GIFT CERTIFICATE
63. $25 LO-CARB U GIFT CERTIFICATE
64. $25 LO-CARB U GIFT CERTIFICATE
65. $25 LO-CARB U GIFT CERTIFICATE


Jason at LO-CARB U is another one of the fine low-carb retailers out there today. He specializes in shirataki noodles and other such niche, hard-to-find low-carb products, so be sure to see what he has to offer you for your low-carb lifestyle. THANKS for donating four $25 gift certificates to my contest, Jason!

66. $50 LOW-CARB CONNOISSEUR GIFT CERTIFICATE


Finishing up the low-carb retail giveaways is this $50 gift certificate to Low-Carb Connoisseur. My friend and fellow South Carolinian Elaine Payne has one of the longest-running online low-carb retail stores that I'm sure you will absolutely fall in love with if you try them out. Elaine will personally take care of your low-carb shopping needs and I can vouch for the excellence she brings to her job. THANK YOU for your gift to my blogiversary giveaway, Elaine!

67. TRUE LEMON GIFT SET SAMPLE PACK
68. TRUE LEMON GIFT SET SAMPLE PACK
69. TRUE LEMON GIFT SET SAMPLE PACK
70. TRUE LEMON GIFT SET SAMPLE PACK
71. TRUE LEMON GIFT SET SAMPLE PACK
72. TRUE LEMON GIFT SET SAMPLE PACK
73. TRUE LEMON GIFT SET SAMPLE PACK
74. TRUE LEMON GIFT SET SAMPLE PACK
75. TRUE LEMON GIFT SET SAMPLE PACK
76. TRUE LEMON GIFT SET SAMPLE PACK


One of my newest sponsors in 2008 is True Lemon. This unique crystallized lemon, lime and orange product allows you to take citrus goodness with you wherever you go and have a need for a fresh lemon, lime, or orange flavor in your beverage or food. There are so many uses for True Lemon products as Christine and I demonstrated in this YouTube video. My favorite thing to make is this tempting True Lemon cheesecake that is yummy, slap-your-momma-silly delicious! And don't forget you can order free samples and help the troops in Operation Gratitude in the process. THANK YOU for your generous donation of ten True Lemon Gift Set Sample Packs which include a full box of True Lemon, a full box of True Lime, and a full box of the brand new, hard to find True Orange. This is an amazing product and I encourage you to go request your FREE SAMPLES right now with no obligation. :)

77. AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF THE INFLAMMATION FREE DIET PLAN


One of my most popular podcast shows this year has been an interview I conducted with nutritionist Monica Reinagel. Unlike most of her fellow colleagues in dietetics, Monica understands the role of inflammation and its connection to health and disease. Visit her Inflammation Factor web site to understand more about this phenomenon and get the full scoop on this subject in her outstanding book The Inflammation Free Diet Plan. Monica has so wonderfully donated an autographed copy of her book to one lucky reader, so good luck! THANK YOU Monica for your outstanding giveaway.

78. 5 BOTTLES OF LIPTON DIET PEACH PAYAYA WHITE TEA
79. 5 BOTTLES OF LIPTON DIET PEACH PAYAYA WHITE TEA
80. 5 BOTTLES OF LIPTON DIET PEACH PAYAYA WHITE TEA


We've all tasted tea, but have you have the new White Tea from LIPTON yet? First discovered in the Fujian province of China, this white tea product is plucked by hand from the tips of young tea buds before the leaves blossom to preserve the natural goodness of the whole leaf with a rich concentration of protective flavonoid antioxidants. No further processing takes place so it maintains its delicate flavor and a clear liquid color. The light taste of white tea blends well with the other natural flavors, like tangerine, peach or raspberry. Three of you will get to try the Peach Papaya flavor with five bottles of the LIPTON product to try for yourself. THANKS for your prize donation, LIPTON! I've tried these and they are absolutely amazing.

So, am I done sharing all the prizes NOW? Not by a long shot! I told you there would be enough for a whole lot of winners and I wasn't lying. In fact, some of the best prizes are still to come, so keep checking back at the "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog to see even more in the coming days. Don't wait to get in on the action, ENTER TODAY to become eligible as so many of your fellow readers have already done. We're gonna have well over 100 prizes to give away before its over, so don't miss out!

3rd Low-Carb Blogiversary Prize Package #3

Prizes, prizes, and more prizes are available for you to win in my 3rd Annual Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Blogiversary Giveaway Contest. If you haven't entered yet, then you need to CLICK HERE to find out how. It's very easy and I've already shared some pretty amazing giveaways here and here.

We've got more to share with you today:

41. THE ESSENTIAL JONNY BOWDEN COLLECTION


You can't talk about livin' la vida low-carb without mentioning the incredible Dr. Jonny Bowden. His impact on the health and weight loss community is unmatched and I am honored to call Jonny a friend. Meeting him at the Nutrition & Metabolism conference in Phoenix a couple of weeks ago was a real thrill and he is such a neat guy. If you missed my podcast interview with him in February, then click here to check it out. The winner of this prize will get Jonny's two latest books: The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth and The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth. THANK YOU for your generous donation, Jonny!

42. TWO NIGHT SMOKY MOUNTAIN CABIN GETAWAY


Back by popular demand for this year's blogiversary is a two-night stay at the VERY luxurious "A Glimpse of Heaven" cabin. Christine and I had the privilege of staying at this cabin not just once, but TWICE last year and it was amazing. Click here for my pictures and memories from our first visit to "A Glimpse of Heaven" in the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee area. You haven't experience the Smokies until you stay in a cabin. Special thanks to Roger & Cheryl for generously donating this amazing prize to my anniversary contest. Check out their web site at HeavenlyCabins.com for more information about ALL of their incredible cabin getaways. YOU'LL LOVE IT!!!

43. $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO CARBSMART.COM


Longtime supporter and friend of the "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog Andrew DiMino from CarbSmart.com has again stepped up and offered a $100 gift certificate on the low-carb products of your choice! Whether you want GoLower bars, DaVinci syrups, or NexGen muffins, this should take care of everything you'd like to stock up your low-carb pantry. CarbSmart is one of the industry leaders in customer service and delivery, so I know you'll be taken care of by their top-notch staff. Wanna hear from Andrew himself? Check out my exclusive podcast interview with him to hear about what's going on in the world of low-carb products. THANKS for your donation, Andrew!

44. SWEETRIOT CACAO NIBS GIFT PACKS
45. SWEETRIOT CACAO NIBS GIFT PACKS
46. SWEETRIOT CACAO NIBS GIFT PACKS
47. SWEETRIOT CACAO NIBS GIFT PACKS
48. SWEETRIOT CACAO NIBS GIFT PACKS
49. SWEETRIOT CACAO NIBS GIFT PACKS
50. SWEETRIOT CACAO NIBS GIFT PACKS
51. SWEETRIOT CACAO NIBS GIFT PACKS
52. SWEETRIOT CACAO NIBS GIFT PACKS
53. SWEETRIOT CACAO NIBS GIFT PACKS


A couple of years ago, I was introduced to a pretty neat company called SweetRiot. They have one of the most unique products for people who LOVE chocolate--cacao nibs! Until you've actually tried cacao, you have no idea what you're missing. Let's just say you can't eat very much of it because the intensity is incredible. They have so graciously agreed to donate 10 gift packs to my readers who win, so you'll see exactly what I mean. Visit the official SweetRiot web site to learn more and sneak a peek at their corresponding blog, too.

54. 24-PACK MIXED SAMPLE OF ZEVIA DIET SODA
55. 24-PACK MIXED SAMPLE OF ZEVIA DIET SODA
56. 24-PACK MIXED SAMPLE OF ZEVIA DIET SODA
57. 24-PACK MIXED SAMPLE OF ZEVIA DIET SODA
58. 24-PACK MIXED SAMPLE OF ZEVIA DIET SODA


We all know that The Coca-Cola Company is currently pleading with the FDA about approving the supplement stevia as a sweetener so they can manufacture a stevia-sweetened diet soda. But why wait on that when there's already a company out there doing just that--Zevia! Available in natural cola, lemon-lime, and natural orange flavors, Zevia is committed to providing an all-natural diet soft drink that they think you'll enjoy without the use of any artificial sweeteners. Each winner will receive a 24-Pack Mixed Sample of Zevia to try for themselves. You can order some for yourself to try, including a special FREE SAMPLE offer (pay only shipping), by visiting the Zevia online store.

59. DIET DETECTIVE'S FOODTEE PRIZE PACKAGE
60. DIET DETECTIVE'S FOODTEE PRIZE PACKAGE


My friend and fellow diet and health writer Charles Stuart Platkin (aka "The Diet Detective") recently started a new line of products that allow you to show off your food choices in a unique way. He calls them a FoodTee and they're really cute! That one with the broccoli with the caption "Veggin'" is one of my favorites, but you may find another one that suits your fancy. The two winners of this prize package will be able to choose 2 FoodTee products of their choice from the FoodTee Market.

So, do you think I'm done sharing prizes yet? Not by a long shot because there are still a BUNCH more to go. You'll just have to keep reading and entering the contest for yourself so you can take advantage of these amazing prizes. I am so grateful to all my blogiversary sponsors for their incredible donations. There's gonna be a lot of loot to win this year and I can't wait to give it all away!

Because of the craziness with my blog being down for much of the past week, I have decided to extend the deadline for entering the contest to Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 11:59PM. Winners will be chosen at random from all the entries on Friday, May 2, 2008 and announced at the blog soon thereafter. Now is the time to enter and be sure to encourage others to enter to win, too! I've only shared 60 prizes so far with a lot more to go. THANK YOU for reading "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb!"

'Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Episode 100: An Historic Low-Carb Podcast, Giveaways Galore!

We've reached 100 low-carb podcast episodes, so let's party, baby!

When I was given my very own low-carb podcast show a little more than a year ago, I was excited to see how it would do. Little did I know there would be thousands of listeners who would flock to the concept of educating, encouraging and inspiring people in their healthy low-carb lifestyle. And today marks an historic moment for low-carb podcasting--MY 100TH EPISODE!!!

That's right, you can listen and WIN SOME REALLY COOL PRIZES on Episode 100 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore." I even had my dear wife Christine join me in the studio for this extra special episode where we show our gratitude and appreciation to YOU for your faithful devotion to the work I have been doing on my podcast show since October 2006.

Click on the "LISTEN NOW" link below or download it to your iPod to hear today's podcast to hear about all the outstanding prizes you can win:

 "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" Episode 100 [21:42m]: LISTEN NOW | Download

You'll notice we have revamped the look of the official podcast web site, the format of the show, and the opening and closing theme music. It's a new day in the life of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" and I'm thrilled beyond words about what has happened and what is to come.

Special thanks to all of our great sponsor donations for a total of 38 AMAZING LOW-CARB PRIZES that you can win. We have autographed copies of some bestselling low-carb books, including Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes, CARB WARS by Judy Barnes Baker, The TNT Diet by Adam Campbell and Dr. Jeff Volek, and The Brain Trust Program by Dr. Larry McCleary. There's also FREE ChocoPerfection low-carb chocolate bars (and the forthcoming "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Bar"), True Lemon flavorings, NexGen low-carb muffins, CarbSmart chocolate chips, gift certificates to Netrition and so much more!

Oh, and you won't want to miss out on your chance to win a THREE-DAY, TWO-NIGHT trip to the Great Smoky Mountains in the "Glimpse of Heaven" cabin Christine and I have stayed in TWICE this year. It's one amazing prize you will LOVE and adore! For a full listing of ALL the prizes available for you to win, listen to today's podcast and CLICK HERE to find out more about each of the prizes. YEPPERS!!!

You'll be able to hear the next 100 low-carb podcasts by:

1. Listening at the official web site
2. Going to iTunes
3. Calling (818) 688-2763 to listen via Podlinez
4. Subscribing to the RSS feed

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY to win some great prizes as my way of saying THANK YOU for your support! These are some really cool low-carb items, so ENTER TO WIN TODAY and we'll announce the winners next week!

We'll start a new chapter in the life of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" beginning on Monday. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for all that you have done, are doing and will continue to do committing yourself to sharing with everyone you know about the healthy low-carb lifestyle. Keep it up and NEVER GIVE UP!!!

'Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show' Episode 99: Gastric Bypass Surgery Interview With Jimmy Moore's Mom

For the first time ever, you get to hear from my mother

What a treat I have to share with you today in Episode 99 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore." I recently had the opportunity to interview the woman who brought me into this world--my mom, Judiann Crumbley. She and my stepfather met us at the beautiful "Glimpse Of Heaven" cabin in the Smoky Mountains near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee last month and we had a very relaxing week together.

Mom sat down for a conversation with me about her gastric bypass surgery experience since she had the controversial procedure done in December 2003--just one month prior to me going on the Atkins diet. You'll notice my mother is very articulate and didn't mind sharing the good and the not-so-good about her weight loss journey over these past four years.

Click on the "LISTEN NOW" link below or download it to your iPod to hear today's podcast and hear the voice of Jimmy Moore's mom:

 "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" Episode 99 [17:59m]: LISTEN NOW | Download

Although my mother lost 100 pounds in a little more than a year after having the gastric bypass surgery, everything wasn't a bed of roses for her. She wasn't ready for the transition back to real food and began experiencing some rather painful realities along the way. It's a word to the wise for anyone even thinking about going through this process.

One interesting aspect of the interview is how she said the way carbohydrates impacted her in various ways. She was super-sensitive to sugar and just felt better eating less carbs and more protein. But, as has happened to many weight loss surgery people who get away from the basic tenets of their new lifestyle, you can even gain weight and my mother is no exception. Hear her talk about it and what she KNOWS she needs to do to get back on track again to lose those 10-15 pounds she has put back on.

Catch the #1 low-carb podcast show on the Internet anytime by:

1. Listening at the official web site
2. Going to iTunes
3. Calling (818) 688-2763 to listen via Podlinez
4. Subscribing to the RSS feed

Have you considered having gastric bypass or LAP-BAND surgery to help you shed the pounds? Did hearing my mother's story of struggles cause you to take pause and reconsider livin' la vida low-carb? Or perhaps you have already had the surgery and it reminded you of your own negative experiences. Give us your comments and share from what has happened to YOU.

I'm so excited about this coming up Thursday's podcast show because it is a rather unique and monumental occasion in the history of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore"--the 100th episode!!! As I previously stated, not many podcast shows last long enough to reach that milestone, but here we are on the verge of hitting the triple digits in shows! WOW, I never would have thought it would last this long. It's a testimony to YOUR FAITHFULNESS and DEDICATION to my mission--educating, encouraging, and and inspiring others to lose weight and get healthy. THANK YOU for all the support you have given me.

To reward you for all that you do, I will have a boatload of some outstanding giveaways, including LOTS of autographed low-carb books from some of your favorite authors, some exciting prizes from a few of my sponsors, and even an exclusive opportunity for some people to be the first to try my new "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Bar" made with dark chocolate and real raspberry flavor (coming in December!). Tune in on Thursday for details about how YOU can win during my 100th podcast!!! :D