I am newly banded and was throwing around the idea of protein bars b/c shakes really aren't convenient while I'm working. Any ideas or opinions....thanks : )

You mentioned being newly banded. How new? Are you on solids yet? I would remain on liquids if that is what your doctor has ordered. I don't really have a bar recommendation for you. I can say however that Premier brand Read To Drink protein shakes are convenient when you are on the go (available at Costco)

I get Ideal Protein, available in many chiropractors or healthcare providers offices (not doctors). They are high protein, ratio of protein to carbs is good, and taste good! BUT they are super expensive. I just couldn't find any that tasted any good in the stores, and if they did, well they weren't exactly the nutritional value I was wanting.

Many companies make RTD protein shakes that are already pre-made. Look into buying Muscle Milk Lite or Myoplex. You can also try Isopure drinks. They come in big glass bottles and can be taken along with you anywhere. Protein bars do work however, just make sure that the macros are right, ie. take a look at the sugars, carbs, etc.

Can you not bring your shake in a cooler bag to work? I carry shakes with me all the time so I don't get too hungry and make poor choices. I buy the Atkins ready made protein shakes.

I have trouble with many of the protein bars. They taste very bad to me and most of them are just too *heavy* in texture. Many of them don't really have high protein numbers. The one bar I found that tastes ok and is not too heavy is Atkins Day Break Peanut Butter Crisp Bar. 10g protein, 150cal, 2carbs

I can use take shakes to work, its just not always convenient. I'm 3 weeks out and I like pure protein bars, choc/peanut butter and its 20 grams protein per bar. They're soft-ish....I mean chewy.

Can you not bring your shake in a cooler bag to work? I carry shakes with me all the time so I don't get too hungry and make poor choices. I buy the Atkins ready made protein shakes.

I like the Oh Yeah bars but I have them only as a treat. Like if i go to the movies, I'll take one. They are like a Baby Ruth candy bar, but I believe they have 30 grams of protein. Taste really good to me. I would not eat them as my regular bar, though. I like the Zone bars.

~hiddn

Thanks Hiddn....I'll look into those bars as a treat : )

I LOVE the Zone Perfect chocolate almond raisin bar. It has 210 cals and 15 g Protein. You can find them at Walmart. They are perfect for me when I'm starving and dont have time to eat a proper meal. They arent heavy and have a rice crispy kind of texture. I definitely feel like I've had a treat when I eat one.

I also suggest the EAS AdvantEDGE carb control drinks. They only have 110 cals and 17 gr protein. They also are at Walmart and come in a 4-pack. I find that if I have one of these in the morning, I do better all day long.

I also like the pure protein bars with 200 calories and 20 g of protein. I find that I can always eat these, even on a bad day. They keep me full for a very long time. I just eat very very tiny bites and chew very carefully. I really hate protein shakes and like the feeling of chewing something is much more satisfying for me. I get a box of them and always have a few in my purse. Always having something on hand prevents the odd fast food trip when I am really hungry and out.

I like the Premier bars, and find them online. They're 290 cals and 30 g protein. I usually eat one a day, and they're very filling and taste good.

I also ditto the Premier ready to drink from Costco shakes. They're only 160 cals and 30 g protein.

I don't eat em, too many calories, and most are nasty... but if I had to, it would be to replace a meal. But the Balance ones are pretty good I used to have those

I eat a variety of protein and energy bars--not all the time, but they're good if I'm really busy and need to take something with me. I don't like most protein drinks, and they don't fill me up anyway, which the bars do (often only half a bar), plus they don't slide right through like shakes do. And many of them have about the same calories and nutrition as shakes do anyway with considerable better flavor, so I don't know why anyone has a problem with them...