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what is your opinion on Protein Bars? as a Meal Replacement? im 7 weeks out

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They save me sometimes. As I transitioned back to normal life after surgery, I found out there were lots of days where I couldn't take the time to feed myself properly. I keep a couple of good-quality Protein bars handy. I like the Quest bars. They have really good numbers. Many of the others are pretty bad.

Most days I do fine on real food (no shakes or bars). But, someways you can't build your life around your sleeve and thence bars come in handy.

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Protein bars generally have too many carbs as far as I'm concerned. Even shopping around for those with the fewest - I've never found one that worked. I think eating unprocessed food is usually a better option when possible. For those times when you are on the go and have no options, or when you need the extra carbs before an intense workout then I think it is worth it. Then again, I'm a low carb kind of girl because I think it is more effective - other people don't feel the same way. I have found that beef Jerky is a great option for when I am on the go and don't have the option of having my regular meal - I weigh it ahead of time into individual servings. Good luck.

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I have a Premier Protein bar most mornings for Breakfast. It's a red letter day for me when I end up with the Yogurt Crunch flavor! :)

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I have a Premier Protein bar most mornings for Breakfast. It's a red letter day for me when I end up with the Yogurt Crunch flavor! :)

Where do you find the Premier Protein Bars? Are they at Sam's & costco too?

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Sams carries the Premier Protein bars. I don't know about costco, but I've heard that they have them.

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Sams carries the Premier Protein bars. I don't know about Costco' date=' but I've heard that they have them.[/quote']

I just went yesterday to get the shakes. The carbs and sugars aren't too bad in the bars? I get cleared to start lifting this week, and I notice that I usually have to leave the gym after cardio because I get so hungry. I usually drink 1/2 a Protein shake before my workout, which is usually an hour and a half. The bars may keep me fuller. I'm diabetic, so I try to stay on top of the carbs and sugars.

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I just went yesterday to get the shakes. The carbs and sugars aren't too bad in the bars? I get cleared to start lifting this week' date=' and I notice that I usually have to leave the gym after cardio because I get so hungry. I usually drink 1/2 a Protein shake before my workout, which is usually an hour and a half. The bars may keep me fuller. I'm diabetic, so I try to stay on top of the carbs and sugars.[/quote']

I wondered the same thing, they are at costco They have 25 gms of carbs (if I recall correctly) per bar. What did you do?

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I eat one Atkins Protein Bar a day, usually in the afternoon when my blood sugar is low. They are high in Protein and contain no sugar. I usually eat the chocolate oatmeal Fiber bar because in addition to protein, I am on a continual Quest for fiber.

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Quest has the best bang for your buck.

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Walmart also sells the Premier Protein RTD shakes and bars in smaller quantities than Sam's if you want to sample them first.

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