New Year, New You

Staff at GNC can help you kick off your weight management program and make it a success.

Beau McCormick, Broken Arrow\'s new store manager, is excited to help you meet your goals. Stop by and see him today!

Have you made a New Year’s resolution to get fit in 2011, but don’t know where to begin? Staff at the locally run family franchise GNC can help you kick off your weight management program and make it a success.

Make this a year of new beginnings, without excess weight. With the help of the Draper family franchise GNC, you can feel and look better in 2011. “The Draper family difference is all about getting to know our customers and understanding their needs, so we can help them meet their healthy living goals,” said Amity Ritze, Marketing and Operations Manager for Tulsa and OKC franchise GNCs. "We also guarantee the lowest price. We want to be the most competitive, so we'll beat all locally advertised retail prices by at least a dollar."

The Draper family has 11 stores in Oklahoma, with three convenient locations in the Tulsa area: Tulsa Hills at Highway 75 ad 71st Street, The Shops at Broken Arrow at Highway 51 and Lynn Lane, and Smith Farm Market Place in Owasso.

Ritze offers several tips for achieving your goals.

“We recommend taking a multivitamin and a complete body cleanser for one week prior to starting any weight management program,” said Ritze. “They work to rid your body of toxins and prepare it for a new diet.”  

Week two, individuals should continue taking the multivitamin and begin their program. Ritze advises people to continue taking the multivitamin throughout their weight management program.

GNC employees can recommend vitamins, supplements and nutrition products to take and when to take them.

Eating healthy and exercising are essential components of any program. It is important to remember that there is no magic diet pill, and results will vary by person. “Everyone’s body reacts differently, so if a particular program isn’t working for you, don’t give up,” Ritze said. “We will work with you to find the right product for you.”

Be sure to consult your physician before beginning any program. Fully address any medical conditions that influence your diet and nutritional requirements or that can limit your ability to exercise. Once you start a program, discuss the details with your doctor so he or she can review it for safety and effectiveness.

If you're serious about fulfilling your New Year's resolution to get fit, visit your local Draper family GNC. Their friendly, knowledgeable employees are always happy to help ­customers achieve their goals.

 Some Healthy Dieting Tips:

•  Eating several small meals keeps your metabolism working.
• Aim to include four to five ounces of protein with each meal. It repairs muscle tissue after exercise and supports stable blood sugar levels.
• Eat slowly and avoid watching television or reading while you eat.
• Drink plenty of water. It helps your body function properly and is essential for burning calories.
• Increase your fiber intake. It helps promote regularity and transports natural toxins out of the body.

For more information, contact

GNC

(918) 355-0245

(918) 447-1555

(918) 274-4345

www.gnc.com