Protein Bars vs. Protein Shakes
Ok, so I'm almost 5 months out and I'm going through the "I hate my protein shakes" phase. I tried a protein bar the other day and it was 200 cals but only 3g of sugar and 20g of protein, fat was low as well. I know that Nectar is only 100 cals and I'm just adding more cals than I need but what is the harm? Maybe only 3 times and week but I'm nervous. Is anyone just having bars instead of shakes? Set me straight because I'm on the fence here.
I just do bars. My nut told me no shakes after I was 6 weeks out and I use them as meal replacements. I have one almost everyday for breakfast. I don't eat meat (just fish occasionally), so I find that I need the little supplement to get to the minimum protein requirements.
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I do both Bars and Shakes everyday, but only so I can hit my daily protein goal which is fairly high.
Paul C.
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First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
I do bars a lot more often than shakes these days. They are so much easier and quicker and more convenient. They are great when I need something to grab and go. They usually keep me full a bit longer than shakes, too, although my shakes are pretty filling to me.
I don't eat any bar with more than 200 calories, which is almost the same amount of calories in my shakes. But I aim for 200-300 calories a meal, anyway. Bars can be high in sugar, so I read the labels carefully. I suppose they have a good bit of carbs too, at least most of them, but I don't really count carbs.
I don't eat any bar with more than 200 calories, which is almost the same amount of calories in my shakes. But I aim for 200-300 calories a meal, anyway. Bars can be high in sugar, so I read the labels carefully. I suppose they have a good bit of carbs too, at least most of them, but I don't really count carbs.
Kelly
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I count carbs and keep my daily way under 50g but aim more for 30g - most bars would eat up my allotment of carbs so I keep them only as a sporadic treat and just daily suppliment with shakes. No harm in bars, just depends on what kind of stats you're aiming for.
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