GNC

I’ve been so busy, I haven’t had time to review any of the things I’ve tried recently. GNC isn’t really the most exciting thing to review, but for me it is currently a life saver!
I had gastric bypass at the end of July, and finding a protein shake and the right vitamins has been a nightmare. Everything is gross, protein shakes are thick and chalky, and nothing settles well in my stomach that was already sensitive before surgery.
I walked in confused and desperate. A salesperson jumped right in and listened to me babble during a low-​blood sugar attack. They helped me find a protein that would meet all of my needs, provide me with energy, was affordable — and most importantly — wouldn’t taste like some kind of rotting thing.
I was skeptical though, because they are supposed to sell overpriced supplements that you don’t need, right? Well, they have never treated me that way, and I’m grateful because I am poor and hungry. Not even kidding.
I came home with my 1.33lb bag of GNC Amplified 60 protein. It’s supposed to be super clean, super tasty, etc. I mixed with my almond milk, still dubious, and took a sip. It mixed beautifully without getting clumpy and chalky. Every last bit of powder was blended perfectly by my blender bottle. The flavor is totally enjoyable, and it didn’t upset my stomach. The salesperson did not do me wrong.
I went back today to replace what I ran out of, and I was thrilled to find a pumpkin spice powder by the same brand. PUMPKIN SPICE PROTEIN POWDER! I am beyond thrilled with this location. They answer all of my annoying questions, they don’t rush me, they encourage me to continue weight lifting, on and on. I highly recommend coming here if you have some tricky health issues that need supplements. They aren’t doctors or nurses, but they do know what their products contain and which ones taste good!

When I’m in a hurry n need a quick protien fix this is where I go!
Mark CPT
bestpapersonaltrainercom

Oh, GNC. I can’t seem to stay away!
Great store with not the greatest parking situation downtown. But they have a SMOOTHIE BAR! Helpful and friendly staff, free samples, great selection and a FREAKING SMOOTHIE BAR! Get the peanut butter surprise with the chocolate soy milk and chocolate protein powder added. Combined with a frozen banana it’s crazy good and filling! And 32oz is only 325 calories. Great for lunch! Why don’t all GNC locations have smoothies!!!

I don’t frequent GNC often and when I’m there I am normally trying to get in, get a smoothie an get out, The staff behind the registers are way to into themselves and can’t even break off their own conversations to acknowledge a customer.
The smoothies are great, but the customer interaction could be better.

Really good experience here today.
Not sure if they just opened the smoothie bar back up @ this location but I was pleased to see a nice shiny smoothie menu upon my arrival. I was a total moron looking at all the choices and took forever and a day to order, but the gal behind the counter was super helpful & patient and recommended probably the best banana pb smoothie I have ever had– with vanilla soy milk. I even got a compliment on my hairstyle for the day (it was actually clean, due to a downtown job interview!) So, I will be back.

Oh GNC Smoothie… you totally lost your allure.
You lost me when you closed the smoothie bar at the waterfront where I was able to get my afternoon treat when I worked down there or was shopping.
You lost me when you closed all your smoothie bars in ALL GNC shops.
Every. Single. One.
You lost me when I went to the absolute last one on god’s grean earth in downtown Pittsburgh BENEATH your corporate headquarters and you made me wait for 25 minutes for my ultimate smoothie, the peaches and scream.
After 25 minutes the first sip tasted good, but not what I remembered.
I’m done witchu. Bye!