Big Lots: Health & Fitness At Big Lots/Douglasville

Big Lots? Health? As someone that lifts weights and tries to implement correct nutrient timing and supplementation for maximum muscle growth while middle-aged, I often find myself searching for the best deals on protein supplements, carbs, and vitamins. 

Actually, Big Lots stores are great for health & fitness. The Douglasville, Georgia Big Lots is my main shopping ground. What???

Indeed, Big Lots/Douglasville generally (not always) has a good selection and quantity of powdered protein mixes, protein bars, carb drinks, powdered and liquid Gatorade, energy shots, and numerous vitamins.  The dates are always good, and the prices are usually about40-50% off retail elsewhere. Great!

What kind of deals am I talking about? Here are a few Big Lots examples: 

-Brand name protein powders are often $14 per 2 pound cannister (20 servings of 25g protein). 
-Balanced 40g protein drinks are $2 each. 
-Gatorade powder comes in various sizes, $1 to $3. 
-Gatorade drinks are 95 cents for 32 ounces. 
-Protein shots of 15g are $1, as are 20g protein shakes. 
-Energy shots and carb drinks are about 40% off retail prices. 
-Protein bars are usually anywhere from 60 cents to $1 each, for 13  to 30grams. Not bad! 
-Most basic vitamin types, name brands, are 50% off retail.
-High quality Ensure drinks (with many calories, carbs, and 13g of protein) are only 70 cents each.) Get the idea?

The point is, Big Lots is worth your time if you are into health & fitness. I know. I shop there several times a week!

(Jimmy Hall is a professional writer of business plans, resumes, web content, and most other types of writing, and is an avid weightlifter. He can be reached at 404-580-1501.)