If you’re thinking about losing weight, you’re in good company. A recent survey from Gelesis of 71 million Americans found that 3 in 5 of those surveyed are on a mission to lose weight.

GNC’s Weight Loss Total Lean 25 Routine can help you do just that, with delicious products and foods to help you lose weight and maintain that weight loss.

GNC Routines provide you with a grouping of expertly-curated products, geared to support whatever health habits you’re looking to start or maintain. Each is designed to set you up for future success—whether it’s time to tackle a new goal or level up.

Why a Meal Replacement?

The use of high-protein meal replacements has been shown to improve weight loss success in studies when paired with a diet and exercise program.¹ Replacing one to two meals per day (typically breakfast or lunch) can provide the necessary calorie deficit to improve weight loss. Meal replacements should be high in protein, provide the nutrients you would normally consume during a meal, but contain fewer calories than your regular meals.

Besides tasting incredible, Lean Shake 25™ packs 25g of hunger-satisfying protein and 3g of fiber to help you feel fuller, longer. It also contains 25 vitamins and minerals—including immune-boosting benefits from vitamins C and D—and clocks in at just 170 calories. Those 25g of protein serve another purpose—to support lean muscle, which is compromised when following a lower-calorie diet. GNC’s team of Nutrition Scientists and Registered Dietitians conducted a clinical research study to see just how effective GNC’s Total Lean® Lean Shake 25™ meal replacement formulation was.

Over 100 volunteers were randomly assigned to one of two study groups and were instructed to follow a 1,500-calorie per day meal plan. One group was provided two meal replacements each day as part of their breakfast and lunch. Participants in both groups were instructed to walk for a minimum of 30 minutes at least three times per week.

Researchers found that after 12 weeks, the group receiving the meal replacement formula lost nearly two times the weight (-7.6 lbs) when compared to the group following the 1,500-calorie diet alone (-3.9 lbs). The meal replacement group also saw a larger reduction in body mass index versus diet alone. Which means GNC’s Total Lean® Lean Shake™ RTD has been clinically proven to improve weight loss and BMI^.

So, wherever you are on your weight management journey, Total Lean 25 has your back.


REALEATS MEALS

Why RealEats?

Meal planning is hard enough on its own, even more so when trying to manage your weight. Let us take some of that stress away by introducing you to one of GNC’s newest partners, RealEats. This company offers high-quality, healthy meals delivered right to your door.

What sets RealEats apart from other meal delivery services? It’s their process of producing fresh meals. How fresh? Think local farm fresh, which means their prepared meals take on a whole new level of deliciousness.

By utilizing a method known as sous vide cooking, French for “under vacuum”, freshly-prepared meals and their individual components are packaged in vacuum-sealed pouches. This locks in flavor and nutrients, providing you with convenient, high-quality meals without the prep. You’ll be blown away by how juicy, tender, and flavorful these meals are. Know you’re getting the most nutritional bang for your buck and let RealEats take the meal prep and guesswork out of your already hectic schedule. Even better? There’s virtually no clean up!

We’ve taken some additional thinking out of the equation by categorizing meals, like “Protein-Packed”, “Under 500 Calories”, and “Carb Conscious.” Find the meals that work best for you!

You can also buy individual components, like perfectly-portioned veggies and proteins from the RealEats menu. So, if you’re not a huge fan of broccoli, you can easily find a vegetable that you like to build your own meal. Double portion of salmon? Done. Two vegetables and some meatballs? Done and done. Vegetarian but the sauce on the chicken sounds fire? Swap that chicken for tofu. Who lets you do that with a prepared meal? It’s customized and personalized to fit your needs and the goals you’re working towards.

Who Can Benefit from the Weight Loss Routine?

GNC’s Weight Loss Total Lean 25 Routine is for anyone at any stage navigating their weight management journey. Whether you’ve been at this for a while and need some guidance or are just getting started, this routine arms you with the tools you need to stay on track and make those goals more attainable.

• You want to lose weight, but don’t know where to start:
  • With 25 grams of hunger-satisfying protein and 3 grams of filling fiber, GNC Total Lean® Lean Shake 25™ supports wherever you are on your journey to living well. Swap for one to two meals per day as part of your routine. Plus, it’s super convenient to grab on the go.
  • RealEats meals are healthy and pre-portioned. It’s reassurance you’re making better choices and getting the most nutritional bang for your buck–without meal planning!


• You’re feeling fatigued and want more energy and motivation
  • BodyDynamix® Slimvance® XP contains 200mg of caffeine and other herbal ingredients to kick start your metabolism and provide the energy you need to get moving.


• You’ve been working hard in the gym but are struggling with trouble areas
  • Support your efforts to achieve the body composition you desire with help from GNC’s Total Lean® CLA and the clinically studied ingredients in BodyDynamix® Slimvance® XP’s.


• You find the process of planning and following meal plans to be stressful
  • RealEats and Total Lean® to the rescue! With minimal clean up, you’ve got this!

What Can You Expect to Feel as You Take the Weight Loss Routine?

Keep in mind, that change doesn’t happen overnight, especially when it comes to your health and weight loss. This Routine is intended to be paired with a fitness program–you won’t lose weight just by sitting on the couch. Here are some of the things you can expect to feel immediately and over time when consistently following your GNC Routine.

• Immediate: Assurance you’re meeting your daily nutritional needs with Lean Shake 25™ and RealEats meals. You’ll also get an energy boost from the caffeine in BodyDynamix® Slimvance® XP.


• 2 weeks: You’ll notice improvements to energy levels as well as weight reduction with consistent exercise and use of BodyDynamix® Slimvance® XP▪*.


• 4 weeks: Continued improvements to energy levels, additional weight loss, and improvements to BMI▪*.


• 6 weeks: All of the above plus noticeable changes to waist and hips measurements▪*.


• Long-term: You’ve fallen into the right routine, following a diet and exercise program. With the help of supporting ingredients, you can see and feel your efforts. You’re confident you have the right tools in your back pocket and ready for the next adventure on your health and wellness journey!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

^A randomized clinical study consisting of 109 healthy participants compared the use of Lean Shake 25 Ready-to-Drink in conjunction with a meal and exercise plan (total daily caloric intake of 1500 calories) to a 1500 calorie diet & exercise plan alone. This study resulted in nearly twice as much total weight loss (-7.6 vs. -3.9 pounds), along with improvements in Body Mass Index (BMI) among the Lean Shake 25 RTD users at the end of 12 weeks. Meal & exercise plan available at www.totallean.com

 ▪A randomized clinical study of 140 healthy overweight people compared the use of Slimvance® in conjunction with an 1800 calorie diet and walking plan to a placebo with the same diet and walking plan. Those on Slimvance® lost 1 more pound (-1.46 pounds versus -0.42 pounds) than the placebo group after 2 weeks and lost almost 10 more pounds (-11.81 pounds vs. -1.91 pounds), over an inch more around the hips (-1.76 inches vs. -0.48 inches), and over an inch more around the waist (-2.12 inches vs. -0.68 inches) than the placebo group after 16 weeks. Those on Slimvance® also had improved BMI (-0.63 kg/m2 versus 0.10 kg.m2) than the placebo group after 4 weeks. Use in conjunction with the Slimvance® diet and exercise program.

 ^♦In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 70 men and women took a placebo or AfperFIT™ and followed their routine diet and exercise regimen for 12 weeks. Results from and ITT analysis of covariance showed that the increase above pre-treatment in those taking AfperFIT™ burned an additional 171 more calories per day (225.5 calories per day vs. 54.32 calories per day) than the placebo group after 12 weeks.