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It’s the first of the month again, and you know what that means. It’s Gold Card time again at GNC. In the past, I’ve mentioned how I have one and use it. But for you new readers who may be unfamiliar with it, I’ll quickly cover it.

The GNC Gold Card is GNC’s discount membership program. A Gold Card only costs $15 per year and gets you 20% off of your entire purchase during the first 7 days of every month. All you have to do is spend $75 and the Gold Card pays for itself. Not to mention, if you spend $75 at GNC.com, you get free shipping. This is a great program for anyone who buys vitamins or supplements on a recurring basis.

Here are some great deals GNC has going this month.

Multivitamins
GNC Ultra Mega Gold - 90 Count
Regular Price: $17.99
Gold Card Price: $14.39

GNC Women’s Ultra Mega Active - 90 Count
Regular Price: $19.99
Gold Card Price: $15.99

GNC Mega Men Sport - 90 Count
Regular Price: $19.99
Gold Card Price: $15.99

Reebok Speed Pack 25 lb. Adjustable Dumbbell
Regular Price: $79.99
Sale Price: $39.99

The Perfect Pushup
Regular Price: $49.99
Sale Price: $39.99

Muscle Milk - Chocolate Milk 2.48 lbs
Regular Price: $46.99
Sale Price: $34.99
Gold Card Price: $27.99

GNC Gold Card Members, today is the last day in February to use your GNC Gold Card.

For those who are unfamiliar with GNC’s Gold Card, it is their discount membership program that gives members a 20% discount off their purchases during the first 7 days of the month. The membership costs $15 dollars a year, but for most people, the card pays for itself in the first purchase or two. Click here to purchase a Gold Card Membership.

I’ve used my Gold Card this month, have you? If you havent, Gold Card Members click here to save your 20% before the Gold Card Days are over.

If you expect to make gains and be successful in your workout, you need to make sure that you have a strong nutritional foundation. A good multivitamin is one of the essentials. No matter if your workout is designed to lose weight or put on muscle a multivitamin is key. The reason is that the body requires several of the micronutrients provided by the multivitamin for certain processes.

When you workout, the muscle breaks down and then heals during your recovery time. Each time the muscle breaks down and recovers it gets stronger. As your workout continues, it takes more effort, or weight, to break the muscle down. This is how you make gains in your workout and build muscle, whether that be lean muscle or gain bulk. During the process of breaking the muscle down, chemical byproducts are released that are called free radicals. The free radicals interfere with the recovery process and can prevent gains in your workout. Vitamins with antioxidant properties, such as vitamins C & E, help eliminate free radicals. They help boost your immune system.

To lose weight, your metabolism needs to be operating at peak efficiency. B vitamins are essential for energy and your body’s metabolism.

The multivitamin that I use and recommend is GNC’s Ultra Mega Gold. It is high in all essential vitamins, including B vitamins and vitamins C & E. They also have several other speciality vitamins available. You can information on GNC’s Multivitamins here.

I’ve noticed that over the past while, I’ve been getting nutrition and fitness tips from family and friends.  I’m no personal trainer, I’m no certified nutritionist.  I’m just like most people out there.  I go to the gym regularly, but I’m no gym rat.  I’m usually there only 45 minutes or so, not 2 hours.  I guess the reason is that, because I have struggled with my weight for most of my life, but in recent years have spent a good deal of time researching diets, fitness plans, supplements etc.  I’ve tried some and have had great success with some, and have gotten no results with others.  I’ve decided to take what I’ve learned and publish it in a way the average person can understand, and to create a discussion.  Please come back often.Thanks for reading,The Average Joe  I am no doctor or nutritionist or personal trainer, so before you start taking any kind of supplement or starting any kind of fitness plan, make sure to consult your doctor.