Check Healthful Bites out: two giveaways in a row on the “Good for you Eats” front! We’re hitting the big time ladies and gents :) (Or just finding a sweet spot for sharing the health wealth!)

Anyways, the folks at Progresso approached me regarding informing my readers about a fun contest they have going on right now! So what’s the scoop?

The “Souper You Debut” is a short essay-related contest that will allow three winners to go on a glamorous and fierce New York City makeover spree. (Airfare and hotel accommodations for 2, a full makeover and a $1,000 shopping spree are all included!)

I’m entering because my style is more gym-bound college student than professional ladder-climber. Since I graduate in May, I want to look polished, confident and stylish when I hit the job search in this stellar employment economy ;) But all of us must get our points across in 200 words or less and a picture, so pack it in tight!

Lauren, a Progresso rep, was kind enough to send a super generous Progresso pack my way and is teaming with me to give a prize pack to one Healthful Bite reader!

Leaning Tower of Soup-a? ;D

Mmm! Look at all that soup yumminess! I’ve always been a fan of soul-warming soup and ever since the Light Progresso soups have been sold, I’ve been indulging in the warm stuff even more than usual. My personal favorite is the Homestyle Vegetable and Rice (in the microwave bowl!), but there are so many “No MSG Added”, Light and 100 Calorie varieties, it’s almost overwhelming to chose one at the store!

These taste just as savory, veggie-filled (and occasionally meat and pasta-packed) as traditional canned soups, but some have lower sodium, higher fiber and lower calorie and fat levels.

Did you know that dining on a broth-based soup before a meal almost always increases satiety, potentially lowering total caloric intake for the meal by 20 percent?

What a cozy soup mug!

In addition to the awesome makeover contest, there’s another (and perhaps more accessible) way you can win! Up for grabs for a Healthful Bites readers: two cans of Progresso’s healthy soups, a large mug and a jump rope tool that counts number of jumps and estimates calories burned (with detachable rope, just in case you’d rather not deal with coordination).

How do I enter, you ask? There are multiple ways…

1. Share a link to your favorite soup product or recipe in the comments below and explain why it’s your top pick.
2. Follow me on Twitter @karla522, then come back and comment or send me a tweet letting me know that you followed me to enter the contest.
3. Tell me one reason why you’d like a makeover and what you’d buy on the shopping spree if you were chosen to have a “Souper You Debut” (in the comments or on Twitter).

All comments and tweets will enter you once (and you can enter all three ways)! Entries received before 12 p.m. Central on Friday, January 29 will be considered. One winner’s name will be posted on Saturday, January 30 and passed along to Lauren—your Progresso prize pack will then be on the way. Good luck to you all!