Binging on PROTEIN BARS!!

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Sheikie
Sheikie Posts: 10 Member
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I have been happily maintaining a 75 lb. loss for over 2.5 years. But - OMG - one of my major problems is the delicious protein bars that have been a mainstay for lunch all along.

I'm on my way to the supermarket to return the boxes I have on hand and will NOT allow my flavors (husband can have his) in the house. This has taken a long time to make myself do and I'm embarrassed and unhappy (I will sooo miss them). I admit defeat though.

Does anyone else have problems with protein bars?

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  • kitkat4141
    kitkat4141 Posts: 379 Member
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    I try not to have them on hand because I'll reach for them before "real" food, LOL. But they come in handy when I have time constraints or hiking/skiing.
  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
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    I try not to have them on hand because I'll reach for them before "real" food, LOL. But they come in handy when I have time constraints or hiking/skiing.

    This :(
  • HealthWoke0ish
    HealthWoke0ish Posts: 2,078 Member
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    I don't know much about protein bars. What's the problem with 'em? (Please educate me! Thanks:)
  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
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    I have been happily maintaining a 75 lb. loss for over 2.5 years. But - OMG - one of my major problems is the delicious protein bars that have been a mainstay for lunch all along.

    I'm on my way to the supermarket to return the boxes I have on hand and will NOT allow my flavors (husband can have his) in the house. This has taken a long time to make myself do and I'm embarrassed and unhappy (I will sooo miss them). I admit defeat though.

    Does anyone else have problems with protein bars?

    I guess I don't understand why protein bars are bad...
  • cominupmilhouse
    cominupmilhouse Posts: 257 Member
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    Crazy!! I've never tried a protein bar... I like my foods whole. But I must say, good for you! If you know it's a dangerous item to have around.. Don't have them around.

    Congrats on your loss and good job evacuating the protein bars!! More success to come from you :)
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
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    I don't see the problem with them, honestly. My wife and I have been known to (between the two of us) go through about 120 Quest bars within a month.

    Protein bar vs. 'real food' isn't really a problem, so long as the bars aren't making you go over on anything. We only eat meat for the most part anyway, so I'd be needing my Animal Pak multivitamin with or without the protein bars. ;)
  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
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    I have been happily maintaining a 75 lb. loss for over 2.5 years. But - OMG - one of my major problems is the delicious protein bars that have been a mainstay for lunch all along.

    I'm on my way to the supermarket to return the boxes I have on hand and will NOT allow my flavors (husband can have his) in the house. This has taken a long time to make myself do and I'm embarrassed and unhappy (I will sooo miss them). I admit defeat though.

    Does anyone else have problems with protein bars?

    I guess I don't understand why protein bars are bad...

    They aren't bad, per se, but it is much easier to eat 400+ calories in a single mindless sitting with protein bars than if you are eating real foods.
  • kitkat4141
    kitkat4141 Posts: 379 Member
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    I don't see the problem with them, honestly. My wife and I have been known to (between the two of us) go through about 120 Quest bars within a month.

    Protein bar vs. 'real food' isn't really a problem, so long as the bars aren't making you go over on anything. We only eat meat for the most part anyway, so I'd be needing my Animal Pak multivitamin with or without the protein bars. ;)


    Sorry, didn't mean to offend anyone. I strive to eat foods that are unprocessed so I have control over the quality of ingredients. Your food is real, so is mine, LOL!
  • whatjesseats
    whatjesseats Posts: 228 Member
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    I have been happily maintaining a 75 lb. loss for over 2.5 years. But - OMG - one of my major problems is the delicious protein bars that have been a mainstay for lunch all along.

    I'm on my way to the supermarket to return the boxes I have on hand and will NOT allow my flavors (husband can have his) in the house. This has taken a long time to make myself do and I'm embarrassed and unhappy (I will sooo miss them). I admit defeat though.

    Does anyone else have problems with protein bars?

    This is why I haven't bought CLIF bars in a while. I love them and if I have a box in the house, I have a really hard time eating only one.
  • bonsaiblossom
    bonsaiblossom Posts: 133 Member
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    yes, i can not have them in the house anymore.
  • WAHMto5
    WAHMto5 Posts: 375 Member
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    Same here, they are like my new "candy bars"!
  • Mummyadams
    Mummyadams Posts: 1,125 Member
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    Yes me! I LOVE them, and unfortunately they're usually not that great so I stopped buying them.
  • leomentlines
    leomentlines Posts: 440 Member
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    I still eat them, but i definitely have to be careful when I do.. I LOVE the Power Crunch bars because they basically taste like dessert. Thus, lately Ive been eating them like dessert :-)
  • DesertFox15
    DesertFox15 Posts: 23 Member
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    Try Quest Bars from GNC. Godsend.

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