Okay, by now y'all know that both Kathy and I have loved Herbalife products since we were…read moreintroduced to Breakthrough Nutrition in Wilmington some time ago during a Yelp Elite event. Trying to count the times that we have been to Breakthrough, Midtown, and Rise and Shine Nutrition...well, let's just say that it's close to a bunch and a half. So, how could Lit Nutrition be open for about 18 months and we'd never known about it?
Yesterday we had breakfast at another local place and driving home, we happened to pass by Lit Nutrition and thought, what the hey? When we got home I looked them up and, yes sir, they are part of the Herbalife family. So, this morning as soon as we finished watching the video service from Crosswinds Church, we drove over to check it out.
It must be something about the folks who open such places (or perhaps they inject some magical substance into anyone who desires to open a Herbalife store which makes them so friendly?); though we were never there before, Manny treated us like family and was as helpful and friendly as Nick, Blair, Sherri, Leslie, and everyone else we've seen behind the counter at a Herbalife store. As expected, many similarities to Breakthrough, Midtown, and Rise & Shine Nutrition, but just as likely, some differences that make each place different, but all so special.
While Breakthrough and Midtown Nutrition have the same mix of teas and smoothies (they are both owned by Nick and Blair), Rise and Shine as well as Lit Nutrition have a different name for them (although the shake we had today was reminiscent of one we had (under a different name) at Breakthrough Nutrition. Still, the quality of the teas and smoothies were up to the high standard of Herbalife and delicious. Did I mention that they are lo-calorie and YUMMY?
I had the Hot Tamale tea (oh, Pancho!), while Kathy chose the Russian Twist (da, comrade!) and both were so great that I had finished mine and almost finished my smoothie before I remembered to take some photos. We both had the White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup smoothie and they also did not last long. Smooth flavors that demanded another sip, and another, and another...then the cup is empty and my heart was sad.
Comfortable seating at the bar as well as some other places within the store; it is just a really party-like place that has lots to offer (especially for regular customers with specials and freebies...did I mention I like freebies?). Good tunes playing (Motown on Pandora) and friendly talk with Manny and others inside made for a really enjoyable time.
We will be back (with apologies to the Terminator),