Hugo Luna, General Manager, Rick & Ann's GNC Stores
It’s that time of year again. It happens every year in May and June: our stores are seeing a big uptick in people inquiring about weight loss products and programs. I’ve written about it before, and, if you’re interested, you can check out the deep dive into weight loss that I posted on our site exactly a year ago.
This year I want to look at it from a slightly different angle. I want to simplify.
You can still read what I wrote last year (and you should), but this year I want to go directly to the products that can help you. And to simplify it some more, I’m going to put together a weight management ‘bundle’ that you can pick up in the store, along with some easy instructions for using it.
Oh, and even better, we’re going to give you a discount on that bundle. More about that at the end of this post.
The idea behind a simple weight loss bundle
There’s a lot of excitement these days about a family of prescription drugs called semaglutides. These drugs are designed for the treatment of diabetes, but they also help people lose weight. You’ve probably read about them. The big names are Ozempic and Wegovy. They can work dramatically for people whose health is suffering from serious over-weight.
But there are some negatives about them, too: They cost a lot — a real lot — and they have side effects.
So the question a lot of people ask us is whether there’s a more natural approach they can use, without the side effects and at a reasonable cost.
This bundle is the answer to that question. It has four components:
Appetite and blood sugar controller
A protein supplement
A multi-vitamin
An essential fatty acid
Taken together, these offer you a healthy, natural alternative to expensive prescription drugs.
A note: Every weight loss tool — including this bundle, Ozempic, and Wegovy — recommend that you also exercise and pay attention to your diet. None of them are ‘get-out-of-a-responsible-lifestyle-free’ card. With that said, let’s talk about how this bundle works.
Appetite and blood sugar controller
As a starting point, we want a product that helps to control blood sugar, hunger, and carb cravings. GNC’s in-house dietitians and scientists have put together a terrific formula for that, a new product called GlucaTrim, and they’ve got clinical research to show that using this product has a powerful effect on weight loss. As an alternative — for something with the same active ingredients but without the clinical research — you can go with Keto Max.
Usage: Take twice a day, immediately before lunch and dinner.
Products: GNC GlucaTrim and Keto Max Advanced 3-in-1
Would you like more information about either of these products? Just click the image.
Protein Shake
Protein shakes are used as meal replacements. They’re formulated to help you preserve muscle tissue, reduce hunger, and minimize unnecessary calories.
Usage: Replace one of your meals each day with a protein shake. You can use it up to three times per day.
Products: There are three protein shakes I’d recommend: Nutrabio whey isolate, Lean Shake 25, and Musclesport lean whey. Pick one that tastes good to you.
Would you like more information about one of these products? Just click the image.
Multi-vitamin
Multi-vitamins are valuable at any time — they fill gaps in your nutrition — but they’re especially valuable when you’re dieting and eating less.
Usage: Twice daily, in the morning and at lunchtime.
Products: Here are two products I recommend: GNC’s Women’s Energy and Metabolism and GNC Mega Men's Energy and Metabolism.
Would you like more information about either of these products? Just click the image.
Essential fatty acids
Essential fatty acids complete the picture. They help you to maintain a healthy hormone balance, metabolize visceral fat, and keep skin, eyes, and joints lubricated during dieting.
Usage: Two capsules in the morning and two in the evening.
Products: NDS Censor and PMD Omega Cuts
Would you like more information about either of these products? Just click the image.
Discount on the bundle
I promised to make this simple, and I also promised to help you out with a discount. Here’s the deal: Up through the end of July, 2024, put together your own personal bundle of:
1. Appetite and blood sugar controller
2. Protein shake*
3. Multi-vitamin**
4. Essential fatty acid***
*Choose Nutrbio whey isolate, Lean shake 25, or Musclesport lean whey
**Choose GNC’s Women’s Energy & Metabolism or GNC Mega Men's Energy & Metabolism
***Choose NDS Censor or PMD Omega Cuts
And we’ll give you a 20% discount on that bundle. This offer is good through July of 2024.
As always, if you have questions, talk to one of our nutrition experts in the store.
A reminder: Our products are not intended to replace a balanced diet and a healthy exercise routine. They are meant to be used to supplement your healthy diet, not to replace it. And whenever you start a new diet or exercise program, it's a good idea to consult with your doctor.