Guest post by Dana.

I love a good challenge and welcomed the opportunity to participate in the Balance Bar Summer Shape-Up Challenge. Balance Bars were created in 1992, well ahead of the influx of other supplement bars, and maintain the 40–30–30 nutrition principle. This principle is based on the fact that 40% carbohydrates/30% protein/30% dietary fat slows glycemic response, thus keeping your sugar levels normal and keeping your appetite in check.

I let my tastebuds do the talking whenever I purchase nutrition bars and maintain that if it isn’t delicious, I probably won’t stick with it. Balance Bars have solved the taste issue by offering varieties to suit everyone, and have gluten free options in the dark chocolate versions. The variety of bars is sure to send your taste buds into sensory overload.

I received a Walmart card as part of a sponsored collaboration with Balance Bar and stocked up on my choice of bars, which included Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter, and Double Chocolate Brownie.

I also purchased a fitbit zip Wireless Activity tracker to keep track of my summer shape-up success. It monitors my steps, distance walked, and calories burned. These genius devices clip on your clothing and are sweat and rain proof. They can be synced with your computer or smart phone so that you may connect with friends and share your fitness progress, and/or spar some fun competition!

If you visit the the official Balance Bar Facebook page, which is dubbed a “perksletter”, you will find it both informative and inspiring.

WALMART is one of my favorite shopping destinations. They have THE best selection and competitive pricing. A fun fact about my local Walmart: Whenever the building was being constructed, they worked to accommodate the largest pecan tree in my town, (Flower Mound, Texas), which is now a focal point located in front of the store. Gotta love it!

One lucky winner will have the opportunity to win a $ 10 Walmart gift card and a variety pack of Balance Bars!

This contest is now closed. Jessica F was randomly chosen as the winner!

For A Chance to Win:

1. Enter your name in comments.

2. Be sure to read the Disclosure Policy at the bottom of the page.

3. Contest ends on August 12, 2014

Good Luck!