Protein Shakes vs. Bars

2012asv

Do protein bars suffice in place of protein shakes? I hate drinking protein shakes and I'm suffering the consequences from it.

anunknownmouse

Suffering the consequences from it? Just eat more chicken breast. Problem solved. Most protein bars are loaded with sugars and fats, so no, they don't really suffice in place of protein shakes, unless you fit those carbs and fats into your macros.

malins2

I'd say with the bars you get less protein and more calories. I like the bars better but I usually usually have both a bar and a shake every day. The bar is my treat after gym, but I always make sure to buy the ones with less sugar and caloriees below 200 and at least 15g of protein.
I found a way to drink my shake that is pretty good. I don't know if you like coffee? Anyways, I mix strong coffee, ice cubes, cocoa powder and vanilla whey protein powder. That makes a delicious ice coffee drink loaded with protein and very few calories

runfatmanrun

Suffering the consequences from it? Just eat more chicken breast. Problem solved. Most protein bars are loaded with sugars and fats, so no, they don't really suffice in place of protein shakes, unless you fit those carbs and fats into your macros.

This.

chickentunashake

I drink shakes after workouts, eat bars if I crave something sweet

2012asv

Just to clarify... by suffering the consequences what I meant was the soreness I experienced afterwards. When I was drinking my shakes after every workout I felt great! But lately I've stopped because I just don't like protein shakes and I've never hurt so bad in my life!!! i feel like I got hit by a train after falling down a flight of stairs.

And I've been eating more chicken than ever and that doesn't seem to do the same "magic".

anunknownmouse

And I've been eating more chicken than ever and that doesn't seem to do the same "magic".

There is nothing magical about protein shakes. They're just another protein source, just like anything else, except more processed. Soreness could be entirely natural, or you could be over training. Regardless, as long as you hit your required amount of protein for the day that is all that matters. The whole "You must have a protein shake or bar after a workout within half an hour or your training is wasted." idea is fiction created by supplement companies.