Can I eat a protein bar everyday??

iLoveMe
on 9/19/11 12:38 pm - MO
I'm looking for ways to get in all my protein.  Is it okay to eat a protein bar for breakfast everyday?  Which protein bars are best?  I'm not really a breakfast person so I am looking for something quick and easy to eat while at work at my desk.  Help!!!
mama2girls
on 9/19/11 12:40 pm
Yes one a day is fine

HW:409  SW:328 CW:185-190 GW: 190, lowest wt:165;

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Elaine2
on 9/19/11 12:52 pm - Atlanta, GA
There's probably no reason you can't have one............but I would select carefully!
Watch the protein to carb ratio----There are allot of choice out there but the carbs are very high on lots of them.  I fell into that trap early on --- found a bar I really liked but it had something like 20+ carbs each. Made it tough when I was trying to stay under 30 c per day.

You would probably get more mileage out of a high protein shake if you like or can tolerate one.

        

MELMEL308
on 9/19/11 1:40 pm - PA
I have found the atkins advantage protein bars to be really good...my favorite is the caramel double chocolate crunch,..it is heavenly and satisfies any sweet tooth i have......10g of protein,  1g sugar, and only 4g net carbs...i eat protein bars almost every day as snacks...
                            ~Melanie~
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angieb77
on 9/19/11 2:12 pm - Blaine, MN
I love the pure protein bars.  You can buy them at Target, GNC, Walmart, and some grocery stores.  I buy mine in a large pack at Sams Club.  20g protein and 2g sugar.  I love the chocolate peanut butter ones.  Chocolate chip is good too.  The chocolate delight is alright but not my fav.  I want to try some other flavors.
     
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Brenda L.
on 9/19/11 2:22 pm - Raleigh, NC
oh yeah bars are great...low in carbs and high in protein.
  Brendini                                                              
MS_MOX
on 9/19/11 2:23 pm, edited 9/19/11 2:25 am - CA
I am with the Pure Protien crowd. The best carb to protien ratio and you can get then cheap at Wal-mart or Costco. I like the s'mores personally.

misselle
on 9/19/11 5:42 pm - TX
Just my opinion but I was doing this and it REALLY slowed my weight loss down due to the carbs the net carbs were not bad but I dont count net vs regular carbs because from reading on here and my experience a carb is a carb is a carb.  The shakes have wayyy less carbs than the bars do.  So if I were you id be careful with them not saying dont eat them but make sure you pay close attention to ALL THE DETAILS on the labels.  When i cut the protein bars out my weight loss has kicked back into gear DRAMATICALLY.
    
frisco
on 9/19/11 10:32 pm
 
Hey misselle.....

I gotta give yah props......you really got your program straightened out !!!

Seems you were a bit lost just a little bit ago and you took the time and effort to get it figured out !

Keep the path !

frisco

SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.

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misselle
on 9/20/11 8:56 pm - TX
Thanks Frisco Im trying!!! Im in onderland now so its downhill from here!!! Thanks for the support and tough love!!!! Your posts really do help!!!
    
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