I had an appointment with my nutritionist yesterday. I told her that I was planning on having a protein bar for breakfast every morning. She told me that instead she would have a Greek yogurt. To me, the protein bars are way less in carbs, and high in protein. Does anyone use protein bars? What's your thought about my nutritionist's advice?

Just wanted to pitch in my two cents for bars...

If you have QT stores in your area, you may want to pick up a couple of Oh Yeah! bars to try. The usually run approx 180 cals (for the "Good Grab" size), 10g or less of usable carbs, and 15-18g of Protein. Aftertaste is minimal and the taste is good too

Oh Yeah! also makes yummy protein wafers (think along the lines of a Kit Kat in texture)...sure kills my craving for crunchy sweet goodies! I especially love keeping them in the freezer and sneaking a couple bites when I can.

Someone earlier mentioned the Power Crunch bars, which are delicious as well. The Kroger family of grocery stores (Kroger, Frys, etc) carries them, and puts them on special every few weeks if you keep an eye out.

I have not been lucky enough to have one of those cooperative sleeves that permit me to eat "real food" while at work. As a nurse, I barely have time to pee, let alone eat. Protein Bars have been a godsend! I finally gave up trying to find a Protein shake that would work with my tastebuds....I'm on Coumadin for a portal vein clot, and the smell just kills me.

This is about protein bars? Oh that's right. For a minute there I though it was a demonstration on how to wear your ass as a hat

This is about Protein bars? Oh that's right. For a minute there I though it was a demonstration on how to wear your ass as a hat

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Getting skinny doesnt make you pretty on the inside

LOL! This is very true........

I really can't believe the judgmental tone of many of these posts. We are all on individual journeys with different mindsets & nutritional needs.

We are only offering up what has worked for us. The smug, superior replies about "shudder" I would never touch a Protein bar with more than x calories, x grams of protein or x carbs are not helping that person that is in a difficult place. Obviously, none of us are nutrition experts or we wouldn't have needed a sleeve. Many people have psychological & emotional issues regarding their eating. Let's try to be more supportive & accepting of our differences. It's not just this thread, but a prevelant problem within this community.

I really can't believe the judgmental tone of many of these posts. We are all on individual journeys with different mindsets & nutritional needs.

We are only offering up what has worked for us. The smug, superior replies about "shudder" I would never touch a Protein bar with more than x calories, x grams of protein or x carbs are not helping that person that is in a difficult place. Obviously, none of us are nutrition experts or we wouldn't have needed a sleeve. Many people have psychological & emotional issues regarding their eating. Let's try to be more supportive & accepting of our differences. It's not just this thread, but a prevelant problem within this community.

The unfortunate fact is that rapid weight loss does throw our bodies chemical balance off & will cause most of us to be more defensive, and apprehensive than we would usually be. Some dissent & debate is just to be expected & is healthy. I do agree that it does go to far sometimes. But that in my opinion, is the exception, not the rule.

Also, since many of us are a bit more edgy than we typically are & the fact that most everyone on this forum has been there. I think it is easier to forgive a harsh comment or two. Everybody has a bad day now & then.

Well said. We have all been judged by society at one time or another. These forums are intended to be a supportive, "safe" place to share our stories, helpful hints, ideas, fears and frustrations. It would be unfortunate for it to become a place where people are too uncomfortable to do so.

Everyone's story is unique, I applaud the accomplishments and milestones, however I think it's important to remember that wherever you are in your journey it all started with that first pound and the support of family, friends and/or people on forums like this.

So play nice, and If you have nothing nice to say, don't say ( or post in this case) anything.