Last week, I told you about the GNC Total Lean Challenge. This program offers 12 weeks of workouts, meal plans and helpful articles…for FREE! Plus, you can when products from GNC on a weekly basis.
Week 2 is live with a new workouts and meals. Once the video is up, you just might recognize the trainer! 
Some of the goals this week include eating 6 meals a day, drinking plenty of water and preparing meals for the week. I’d like to shoot for this year round!
CrossFit
Oh, it’s becoming more difficult for me! I simply get fatigued faster–it’s quite humbling but I will do what I can. This weekend, I did a fun WOD involving tabatas:
I used a 1 pood kettle bell which is 34#. The single arm KB snatches got my heart rate up-whew! But, they are so much fun–pretty technical or you’ll wind up with a forearm injury, so make sure you have a coach helping you prior. This was a great WOD, continuous tabatas for 16 minutes with warm-up, skill work and cool down.
Clean & jerk 1 rep max was another WOD. Now isn’t the time for me to try to PR or max out on lifts, but Olympic lifts are my favorite. I did 114# and felt really comfortable. But, when I bumped up to 121#, I failed to get it overhead. Boo! Because this is a lift from the ground, long socks were required.
Recycled pic.
I’ve been sharing a bit of what I have been eating lately, but I wanted to talk more in depth on vitamins and supplements.
Above, is the regimen I’m currently on. I take fish oil for healthy omega’s and to reduce inflammation. The probiotics aid in digestion by maintaining a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria. I’ve read that pregnancy can sometimes cause constipation, so I’m heading that off from the start!
Even Cooper takes vitamins & supplements. GNC offers a pet line too!
He thinks they are treats!
The Prenatal Program is great for women of child bearing age. So, even if you aren’t pregnant or even thinking about it, these vitamins can benefit you.
- 1,000 mcg of folic acid to support healthy fetal development
- 200 mg of DHA vital for baby’s brain and eye development
- 1,200 mg of bone-strengthening calcium
- 400 IU of vitamin D-3 to enhance calcium absorption
Many women take them well after they are done having children simply because we typically need calcium, iron, and healthy fats for a lifetime.
GNC has graciously offered to give 3 readers a chance to win a 30 day supply of their Prenatal Program! Open to US residents only. Winners will be announced on Friday, January 18th.
To enter:
1. [Required] Tell me what vitamins or supplements you currently take or would like to add to your regime (1 comment).
2. [Optional] Share this giveaway with friends & family by tweeting: I want to WIN vitamins from @GNClivewell & @blondeponytail http://shar.es/4OmlL #respectyourself (1 comment).
Good luck!
*Disclaimer: GNC provided me with the vitamins and supplements. All opinions are my own.
I don’t take vitamins, but I wonder about a multi or vitamin D.
Would love to try the supplements as we’re trying to get pregnant right now! I currently take a multi, fish oils and probiotics. But always slack on my calcium…which is bad since I’m dairy free. Would love to try the line! Thanks for the great posts and giveaways!
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I take Prenatals but should probably take more fish oil and probiotics.
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I take a multi-vitamin every day but I think I should add Calcium and fish oil. I would like to be more proactive about these things but there are so many schools of thought about how much you need of each vitamin, etc that it gets a bit overwhelming sometimes. Love reading your posts about them though. Really helping me understand what each vitamin does and how it could benefit me. Thanks for that!
I currently take a generic prenatal and a Vitamin D supplement but I have wanted to add DHA to the mix.
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I take a multi vitamin and fish oil.
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I’m currently taking a prescription prenatal and even with insurance they cost as much as the GNC program. I should probably size them up and see the difference.
I take a women’s active multivitamin, iron, calcium, b12 and fish oil. A lot of pills!
I just tweeted!
I currently take a multi, ligaplex, and fish oil. I am looking to find whole food vitamins like B12 and calcium.
I’ve been using the GNC ultra mega active vitamins for women, I like getting a caffeine dose without having to make coffee in the morning. I also take calcium/D and echinacea. I’m convinced the echinacea has helped me not get sick at my new job in a high school where germs are everywhere!
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Currently taking Multi Vites Complete Multivitamin Gummy Vitamins for Adults and The Vitamin Shoppe Glucosamine Chondroitin with MSM. Looking at taking Fish Oil in liquid form to add to this as I am noticing knee aches every so often.
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I need an upgrade on Prenatel Vitamins. I am currently pregnant (10w5days) and right now I just take double dose what I give my 5 year old, thats right I am using flintstone vitamins
I take prenatals, DHA, and calcium.
Do I have to be pregnant to take pre natal vitamins?
I just read the answer to my last comment… ooppss
I take calcium and probiotics. I would love to add more fish oil and a multivitamin, but they make my stomach hurt (regardless of if I eat or not).
I truly admire you for contenting with your fitness in a responsible way while pregnant, I’ve heard it helps so much with many areas surrounding pregnancy & recovery afterwards! Currently I take a multi-vitamin, every other day probiotic alternated with ACV in the morning. I’m always looking to see what might enhance my wellness routine though. Fun giveaway
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I currently take Women’s One a Day (active metabolism), Vitamin C (500 mg), and Fish, Flaxseed, Borage Oil (Omega 3,6,9 – it’s one pill). I would like to start taking a probiotic (good bacteria).
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I currently take a prenatal vitamin that was prescribed by my doctor. When I was pregnant, I was taking one that also had DHA but now I don’t. I’d love to try these ones out! Since I’m breastfeeding, I’ve been meaning to incorporate DHA back into my vitamin routine but have been waiting to use up my prenatal prescription. I’ve seen a few bloggers take these GNC prenatals so I’d love to try them out to!
I currently take a multi-vitamin (when I remember) and sometimes a probiotic as well. I’m participating in a Paleo challenge right now though and quit taking my probiotics. Mainly because I suddenly didn’t need them! I would like a better multi-vitamin and Fish oil though…
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I currently take omega 3, biotin, and b12, I really need to add vitamin d
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I currently take: liquid fish oil, vitamin D, and magnesum
I’d like to add folic acid
I currently take a multivitamin and biotin, but I would like to add Vitamin D and omega-3 supplements!
Hi! I Currently take a multivitamin, calcium, fish oil and iron. I take probiotics every other day as well. I have always been anemic (can’t seem to kick it!), and although I take iron, eat healthy and workout, I still feel fatigued after work. I would love to see what GNC’s vitamins can do for me!
Hi Becca-
I’ve always been anemic! I eat well, lots of beans & greens, took lots of iron & now I’m no longer anemic because of a procedure I had.
I can tell you, I’m not longer exhausted, no longer need iron via pill, I get via my foods & that’s enough.
It’s seriously made my life so much better!
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I’m currently only taking fish oil… my stomach seems to be super sensitive to different types of vitamins and it gets super expensive to try so many of them! Hopefully these would be better
I take a multivitamins and probiotics but would love to try out these prenatal vitamins. I heard they make your hair feel amazing?
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I actually already take a prenatal vitamin! I also take fish oil, and during the times where lots of people are sick (like now) I usually pop in a vitamin C or 2
I take a multivitamin, fish oil and glucosamine currently!
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I take fish oil and GNC’s 50+ Multivitamin pack. I am only 24 but my mom and grandma both got osteoporosis in their late 30′s/early 40′s!! So I figure they can’t hurt!!
I would love to try these as the hubby and I have been talking more and more about having a little one of our own!
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I currently take Whole Foods Women’s food based Multi, Nordic Naturals Vegan DHA, GNC’s Primrose Oil, Jarrow’s Probiotics. I was taking New Chapter’s Women’s prenatals because I was becoming deficient in a few things due to my diet being composed of mainly* plant based meals (I do eat eggs too), but it was becoming so expensive! I would LOVE to try GNC’s line!!!
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I take a daily multi vitamin(gummy vitamins, regular make my stomach hurt), magnesium and vitamin d3.
I am currently on a generic prenatal that makes me gag and would love to try something else!
I take over the counter generic vitamins.
I have taken a multi-vitamin – but I always forget! I need a method to help remind me EVERY day.
Great job on keeping up with your health and fitness while pregnant. It makes such a different after the baby is here as far as getting back in shape and feeling good. I currently take a prenatal vitamin but I have been looking into the GNC line since reading some is your posts. It’s just so spendy!
Right now I take a multi-vitamin, zinc, and cinnamon
I take probiotics and vitamin D! I would like to invite more fish oil into my life!
I don’t currently take any vitamins but I am thinking calcium or vitamin D
I currently take a multi- vitamin and fish oil. I would like to find out what other supplements would benefit runners.
I currently take a daily multi, but these might come in handy in the not too distant future.
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I take a Flintstone multivitamin daily along with fish oil and calcium, nothing too exciting but I’ve always wanted to try GNC’s line of vitamins!
I currently take a multivitamin, calcium chews, and omega 3. I would love to add a probiotic.
I currently take a multivitamin, vitamin C, CLA, chondroitin, probiotic, biotin, calcium, and flaxseed oil. I am getting ready to prepare for motherhood so I am looking to starting to take prenatal vitamins and folic acid!
I take a multivitamin and a calcium/vitamin D supplement
I take the GNC women’s active vitamin, additional vitamin D, and a probiotic every other day. Sometimes I add magnesium/zinc to the mix. I LOVE GNC products.
I take a multivitamin, fish oil, probiotics, calcium.
I take Adora calcium. It’s a great excuse to have a little chocolate daily
I am currently taking a multivitamin, calcium, B12, and fish oil. This line looks really great. Thanks for sharing!
I just found out I am pregnant two days ago, would obviously love to try the prenatals!
I’m not taking any supplements right now, but have been meaning to start. I met with a trainer a couple weeks ago who suggested at the very least to take a daily probiotic, so I will probably start there.
I am just taking Target generic prenatals, but my husband and I are trying and I would love to make sure I am giving my body and my – hopefully soon-to-be baby the right nutrients we need! I have heard wonderful things about the GNC vitamin line…would love to try them out!
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I am currently taking the WalMart generic brand of prenatal multi vitamin and DHA. I already drink milk and eat yogurt daily and have cheese every now and then! Ever since you talked about GNC’s line of vitamins I’ve been wanting to stop by their store. You’ve got me really interested in their prenatal line ; ) My doggies take a vitamin as well!
Wow! I dont take any vitamins….but I’d love to try these
I am currently on the four hour body PAGG stack…I’d like th to add omega threes in too. Maybe calcium .
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I just talked to my OB yesterday and he said it is good for women to take a vitamin D pill everyday. I am going to start taking one of those plus the 1000 mg of vitamin C I take everyday.
I haven’t ever had a vitamin regime. I’m intrigued though
What a great giveaway! I currently take a multi and fish oil, but I’ve been told to start taking prenatal for various reasons.
Currently I take a women’s multi vitamin. It has folic acid and is suppose to give me ENERGY!
Every women needs those two things, right?!
I currently take a prenatal vitamin bc I am 25 weeks. Very interested in trying the Gnc prenatal vitamins so pick me!
I have probiotics, fish oil, a multi, and some vitamin d sitting on my desk that I often forget to take. Maybe today I’ll remember = ]
I don’t actually take vitamins right now… oops. Hubby and I are talking about baby number two sometime this year, so maybe it’s time to start taking them!
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I take so many that my doctor told me I didn’t need to go on a prenatal before getting pregnant, which was surprising. I like supplements though so I am switching to prenatal soon anyway
. I take a women’s multi, a calcium with D3, 4000 milligrams of fish oil (my mastiff gets that too), a B12 so make me human and kind, and folic acid. I love supplements and think they really make a huge difference, and love seeing what you are taking!
Im soooooo bad about remembering to take anything daily…but when I do remember I take fish oil, vit D and a multivitamin.
i currently take One a Day prenatal vitamins…not expecting…but i’m preparing.
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I currently take Juice Plus which is not a vitamin. It’s simply fruit and veggie nutrients in a capsule. However, I am really interested in the GNC vitamins and would be thrilled to take them during this pregnancy! I feel really good in my second trimester right now, but it would be great to feel even better and ensure that I have all of the calcium, iron, etc that I need
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I currently take a multivitamin, and I’m trying a Biotin supplement to help with my brittle nails!
I am 26 weeks pregnant with #9 and I take a women’s multi-vitamin.
I do take a multivitamin, but I know I need more calcium and iron!
I take Vitamin D, probiotics, and a multi vitamin for women. Sometimes I take some chlorella or spirulina as well.
At 15 weeks pregnant myself – I’ve been on prenatal vitamins for about 6 months. I am on a generic prenatal vitamin which makes me want these fancy schmancy expensive and better vitamins!! I am also on a Omega and D3 vitamin from Whole Foods – my doctor recommended it and it doesn’t have any fish aftertaste so it’s worth every penny
I am currently 18 weeks pregnant and have been taking One A Day vitamins in my daily regimen. I never even thought of GNC for prenatal vitamins, I feel silly! I would like to add fish oil, but have never found one that doesn’t make me burp.
I don’t take any vitamins so I would just copy your regimen! :}
Currently take a prenatal even though my son is 18 months old
Should definitely up my calcium though since our little guy has a dairy allergy and we have cut out a lot of calcium rich foods.
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I’m currently taking Flintstones multi-vitamins! Hahaa…I’m a 12 year old at heart
I currently take the Nature Made Prenatal Multi Vitamin + DHA. I also take additional Calcium supplements 2x’s a day.
the only supplements i use are nutritional yeast, protein powder, flax seeds, and chia seeds
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I am currently taking a regular Prenatal vitamin. I have found that I don’t really know what extra vitamins I can take, so I just have not taken anything. But, the GNA Prenatal Program seems like it has everything to keep me and baby healthy and growing.
I currently take a generic prenatal vitamin- but would love to start the GNC prenatal regimen!
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I currently just take a multi vitamin. Love taking Prenatals even when I am not pregnant. Best vitamins ever!!
Ohhh, I’d love to try them! I’m just taking the Target brand right now because they don’t upset my stomach!
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I usually only take a women’s 1 a day multi vitamin!
I don’t currently take vitamins on a regular basis. I need to!!
I take a Rainbow Light multi, but I’d love to add some Omega 3′s and probiotics to my regimen, thanks!
I currently take catalyst, probiotic, generic prenatal each day, but I am interested in trying GNC prenatal.
I take the Arbonne Power Packs every day and add in MegaFoods Blood Builder and Flax Oil!
I would like to try the hair skin and nails supplements.
I actually take the GNC ultramega active formula and like it a lot!
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Right now I take children’s vitamin because they are in the house for my kiddos but I would love to try the gnc vitamins!
I actually just started taking a prenatal multi because I might be trying for my first within a year! So I’ve been taking that and my fish oil religiously. I also take Cranberry, Turmeric and Green Tea on a more laid back basis.
I did notice that the cheap gummie prenatals I bought, don’t have enough Iron or B6 in them, so I’d definitely love to try the GNC variety.
I currently take EsterC, B Complex and CoQ10. I am interested in anything that will help me stay feeling young as I get older.
I take a basic multi. I need to add in some mgnesium again but I just haven’t picked it up.
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I take a prenatal from NewChapter and a fish oil. I used to take Calcium and a Chondroitin/Glucosamine mix – but I ran out.
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I’m not taking any vitamins right now but I’d like to add it to my health routine.
I really need to take calcium…I know I don’t get enough of it.
I am a college student athlete and a vitamin junkie! The stressors of school and living in the dorms can be a damper on your health and I firmly believe my vitamin supplements have prevented sicknesses that circulate around campus.
I currently take Iron(runner’s must), calcium (especially important for women!), magnesium, fish oil, chromium, vitamin D, L-arginine, B-complex,Biotin, and a Multi-vitamin to help fill the gaps! I have tried other recommended vitamins/supplements but I only keep the supplements that I believe that work for me, that’s what matters
BTW: I occasionally take a chew-able papaya enzyme which aids the digestive enzymes in your stomach to digest protein since I have a moderate protein intake being an athlete!
i am taking a prenatal vitamin
I currently take an adult gummy multi-vitamin.
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I don’t take any vitamins. I used to take a multi and have considered starting them again but never know which one to get.
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Currently I am taking a basic multi vitamin and really only when I remember
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I take a prenatal vitamin and a fish oil daily!
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I do not currently take any vitamins but know that I should be! tisk tisk…
I currently take fish oil, multivitamin, calcium + magnesium and biotin. I’ve been meaning to add d-3 so this would be perfect!
Hey Jess- what kind of watch are you wearing in the crossfit pic? My garmin died on me and I’m looking for a good replacement.