Quest Bars- How Often?

[kpay10 95]

I'm about 10 weeks out and am finally beginning to get most of my Protein (75 g) without the use of Protein shakes, however, on days that I fall short, I often rely on a Quest, or other type of high Protein Bar as an evening snack. As long as they fit in with my daily calorie and carb count (60 g or less per day), is there any harm in this?

Just wondering how other successful losers have used these bars and how often?

Thanks!

[Scylla 106]

Thanks for asking this question! I've been curious about this, as well. I am about 10 weeks out also, although I like to eat a Quest bar for Breakfast.

[AZDee 138]

I eat Quest bars all the time...Low carbs, low sugar high Protein and they give you that much needed sweet thing on occasion....It probably a good thing that they are so expensive as it keeps me in line. Cinnamon Roll, my favorite!!!

[Mrs.RRn 2,110]

I have Quest bars (also trying Krave bars for a change) quite often. I like them best: easy to eat, I think it tastes good, and the carb/calorie/protein count makes me happy.

[Busymomof3 181]

I eat one every day and I look forward to it all day.

[slvrsax 301]

I eat two a week only because for me (and only for me, not saying this is the case with everyone) they could be a slider. I tend to crave sweets, if I eat more than 2 a week I crave sweets more. I take a 6pm strength class twice a week and have one before class because the carbs help get me through using all those large muscle groups. I always carry a Quest bar in my purse. The other day I was out running errands and found myself unexpectedly hungry so rather than make a poor choice I had my emergency Quest bar! Another bonus is they help keep me regular.

My biggest problem is keeping my family out of my bars! I burned out on any of the chocolate flavors and prefer lemon, berry and coconut.

I see some of the Protein bar companies coming out with "minis", I hope Quest does the same thing because 200 calories seems like a lot sometimes!

[kpay10 95]

Thanks, everyone! Great info! I didn't think the Quests will be a slider for me, but I KNOW some of the others that taste more like a real candy bar could be. The Quest bars fit well with my plan and while they taste pretty good, I don't think I'll ever crave them.

Thanks again!!

[mcherder 13]

When is it ok to start having Quest bars? I am three weeks out since surgery. The reason i am asking is that i will be traveling in two weeks and i need a staple to keep me on my 60 grams a day plan.

[Scylla 106]

@@mcherder - This early out I think I would stick to whey Protein powder for your Protein needs. I did not add Quest bars until I started eating a modified general diet.

[finallyfree101 39]

Ok what are Quest bars and where do I get some? This might be the right group to ask because I am planning for my summer trips and will be starting pureed meats and soft foods in 2 weeks any suggestions about pureed meat? I know it's early but I'm a planner and would love ANY suggestions you have. Thanks

[kpay10 95]

Quest Bars are a type of Protein bar. I get mine at GNC. You can try individual bars or buy a case. They are on sale right now, buy 2 and get 1 free. I just added them in to my diet about 2 weeks ago (around 8 weeks out). They are a little hard to digest still, for me at least. They tend to sit heavy in my sleeve and I have to eat them very slowly. I took the advice of starting off with 1/2 bar per day. If I eat a full one, it's usually in 2 sittings.

Good luck on your journey!!

[mcherder 13]

Scyall,

Thanks for your response. I already started with semi-soft foods as of this week. So far so good. I could wait and stick with what i am doing right now. I will have at least 4oz of non-starchy vegetables next week. I could wait for the Quest bar down the road.

[AZDee 138]

You can find them online at their own site, or Amazon or GNC. I used to take advantage of the GNC buy one get one sale, but then I guess too many people were taking advantage of it, they started excluding Quest bars from their sales...

I don't eat them all the time, I use them as a treat, when I would want to reach for a candy bar or something like that, then I eat one...I have to put them up and forget about them or I think about them all the time...I guess some things never change, but substitution is a key for me!

[kpay10 95]

You can find them online at their own site, or Amazon or GNC. I used to take advantage of the GNC buy one get one sale, but then I guess too many people were taking advantage of it, they started excluding Quest bars from their sales...

I don't eat them all the time, I use them as a treat, when I would want to reach for a candy bar or something like that, then I eat one...I have to put them up and forget about them or I think about them all the time...I guess some things never change, but substitution is a key for me!

They are buy two get one free at GNC right now, at least where I live. I just bought some!

[macman 603]

Quest Bars are the best tasting in my opinion. I did not start eating them until I was on a full diet. Nowadays I always have one handy for an easy to eat Protein source. Great when traveling. Love the white chocolate raspberry, Cookies and cream or coconut cashew