Quest bars

omgitsdaniiii
omgitsdaniiii Posts: 19 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I love quest bars as well as peanut butter and was wondering if they both are okay so allow in my diet? Pb is always 1-2tbs and maybe 3 days a week. Quest bars I eat for protein
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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    why wouldn't they be ok?
  • omgitsdaniiii
    omgitsdaniiii Posts: 19 Member
    Some say quest bars are overly processed and wasn't sure if that was true & if it would make an impact on weight loss as well as pb which some say isn't good for you either
  • fairy2b
    fairy2b Posts: 126 Member
    Anything is "OK" when you are trying to lose weight as long as you are eating at a deficit.
  • xcalygrl
    xcalygrl Posts: 1,897 Member
    If they fit your calories, you're fine to keep eating them.

    FWIW, I eat both quite often and haven't died yet :wink:
  • esjones12
    esjones12 Posts: 1,363 Member
    omgitsdaniiii wrote: »
    Some say quest bars are overly processed and wasn't sure if that was true & if it would make an impact on weight loss as well as pb which some say isn't good for you either

    They are very processed. However that won't effect weight loss/gain/maintenance if you are consuming the right amount of calories. If you are wanting to eat whole/natural foods then you should shy away from them.

    PB .....I've never heard anything bad about PB? I mean it can get calorie dense pretty fast...but I eat PB2 as a dessert lol. PB2 (powdered pb) is like half the calories and doesn't have a bunch of additives.
  • Kimo159
    Kimo159 Posts: 508 Member
    As long as it fits your calorie goal/macros you're fine. I don't know what kind of PB your eating but I usually go for a natural one with no sugar added (peanuts being the only ingredient), it's a lot better for you and has less calories that sugar laden skippy. I find it wasier to fit into my macros...also I second esjones12 on the PB2, nom nom nom.
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    If you can stomach them, there is nothing wrong with them. Good macros and lots of fiber.
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  • Hausisse1
    Hausisse1 Posts: 165 Member
    Yeah, I love Quest Bars because they're delicious and a good source of protein, but I generally eat all-natural stuff so I'm pretty suspicious of 'em! I eat nonfat plain Greek yogurt or chicken or fish and the like almost every day post workout, but about once a week I have a Quest Bar to kinda treat myself. :) As for peanut butter, as long as you're got the all-natural stuff with no sugar added and watch your portion sizes, you're a-okay!
  • omgitsdaniiii
    omgitsdaniiii Posts: 19 Member
    Basically I just need to lose the last stubborn inch of belly fat and hopefully my abs will start to show so I'm trying to do whatever I can and if that means eliminating those foods then I would! But as long as it's not hurting me I'm good! I'll look into that pb2!! Thanks :)
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    omgitsdaniiii wrote: »
    Basically I just need to lose the last stubborn inch of belly fat and hopefully my abs will start to show so I'm trying to do whatever I can and if that means eliminating those foods then I would! But as long as it's not hurting me I'm good! I'll look into that pb2!! Thanks :)

    strength train / calorie deficit - that is all that matters.
  • omgitsdaniiii
    omgitsdaniiii Posts: 19 Member
    Thank you for all of the advice! & I do strength train and cardio about 5-6x a week. Do you suggest lighter weights more reps or heavy weights lower reps?
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    heavy weights, lower reps. Focus on compound lifts.
  • xcalygrl
    xcalygrl Posts: 1,897 Member
    Heavy weights in the lower rep range. A program like Stronglifts 5x5 is a great beginners program to get you on the right track.
  • Upstate_Dunadan
    Upstate_Dunadan Posts: 435 Member
    Love Quest bars. Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Smores are my favorite.

    They are pricey, but I use them as a treat in place of worse (more expensive) things I could have like whole cartons of Ben & Jerry's, so I figure I'm saving money :wink:

    Sign-up for alerts at Slickdeals.com. Just picked up a couple boxes last week when they were on special at Drugstore.com (with a first time customer 20% coupon) that made them almost half off.
  • ajsmith1974
    ajsmith1974 Posts: 6 Member
    Quest protein powder is wonderful and bakes well instead of using flour. I make good protein muffins and cookies now that are low carb and have protein.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    omgitsdaniiii wrote: »
    Some say quest bars are overly processed and wasn't sure if that was true & if it would make an impact on weight loss as well as pb which some say isn't good for you either

    they are highly processed...that really doesn't matter for losing weight; opinions vary greatly on weather it's "good" for you or not.

    Personally, I try to get as much whole food nutrition as possible but completely avoided processed foods is pretty difficult...but I try to keep it to a minimum.
  • omgitsdaniiii
    omgitsdaniiii Posts: 19 Member
    Perfect! Thanks everyone
  • nickatine
    nickatine Posts: 451 Member
    Yes go ahead eat both, I have topped a double chocolate chunk quest bar with crunchy peanut butter many a time.
  • omgitsdaniiii
    omgitsdaniiii Posts: 19 Member
    I think I'll be fine since it's only a couple times a week and I only eat them for protein! Also could I have come examples of compound weights? Other than deadlifts, pull ups and squats
  • jonnie256
    jonnie256 Posts: 169 Member
    I'm prob the only one in these forums that thinks quest bars taste like shyt.
  • annette_15
    annette_15 Posts: 1,657 Member
    I eat one or two quest bars a day... no probs here
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    jonnie256 wrote: »
    I'm prob the only one in these forums that thinks quest bars taste like shyt.

    I wouldn't go that far, but I do find the hype around them a little...shall we say, unwarranted.

    But each to their own!

    :drinker:
  • icemaiden37
    icemaiden37 Posts: 238 Member
    omgitsdaniiii wrote: »
    I think I'll be fine since it's only a couple times a week and I only eat them for protein! Also could I have come examples of compound weights? Other than deadlifts, pull ups and squats

    Overhead presses and rows.

    I've never had a quest bar, but thinking of ordering some!
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  • mena352
    mena352 Posts: 2 Member
    I love the quest bars always have it with my coffee, I eat clean and if that's the only "bad" thing you eat don't feel guilty, I don't... Not too much in calories and fills me..
  • BicepsAndBows
    BicepsAndBows Posts: 197 Member
    Quest Bars are my absolute favorite. I eat them quite often as I'm constantly on the go and work out a lot. If you are worried about clean eating, I'm not sure how they stack up there. I'm all about balance and everything in moderation, so I couldn't tell you much about how much they are processed or how "clean" they are. They are high in fiber, low in sugar, and high in protein though, which are all great! As far as peanut butter, it's an awesome choice as well. It's high in protein and the healthy fats your body needs. It helps you feel satisfied longer after eating it and is delicious!
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    I have recently started eating one Quest bar a day due to the fiber that is in them.
  • joepratt503
    joepratt503 Posts: 191 Member
    mena352 wrote: »
    I love the quest bars always have it with my coffee, I eat clean and if that's the only "bad" thing you eat don't feel guilty, I don't... Not too much in calories and fills me..

    Right there with you...they are my morning "cookie" with my coffee. They just rolled out a mint chocolate chunk too...
  • DaneanP
    DaneanP Posts: 433 Member
    jonnie256 wrote: »
    I'm prob the only one in these forums that thinks quest bars taste like shyt.

    After all the posts I've seen on this board about how great they are, I ordered a variety pack. I had my first bar this morning - Apple Pie. Ick...sawdust with chunks of dehydrated apple followed by a chemical aftertaste. Are they all going to taste this bad? :#

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