Are Quest Bars magic?

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  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    Correlation is not causation.

    Ah, shades of my Research Methods classes... :)

    Not everyone who is overweight or obese has T2. Everyone on my mother's side of the family (all of them overweight or obese, especially the women) is diabetes-free - everyone. They might be 300+ pounds or whatever, and have other health issues, but diabetes isn't one of them.

    Diabetes, both T1 and T2, is rampant on my father's side, unfortunately - and that's exactly who I inherited it from, as well as my brother (who is a normal BMI). It's genetic in cause. Being overweight/obese doesn't help, certainly - but it's not the sole cause.

    Whatever doctor is telling people that weight is the sole cause needs their medical license revoked, because it's complete misinformation.

    From the American Diabetes Association:

    Myth: If you are overweight or obese, you will eventually develop type 2 diabetes.

    Fact: Being overweight is a risk factor for developing this disease, but other risk factors such as family history, ethnicity and age also play a role. Unfortunately, too many people disregard the other risk factors for diabetes and think that weight is the only risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Most overweight people never develop type 2 diabetes, and many people with type 2 diabetes are at a normal weight or only moderately overweight.

    http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/myths/

    I am the only one in my family (including extended family) so I do not have a genetic risk factor. Risk factor1: I am (officially still) obese. Risk factor 2: I have been taking SSRI's for over 10 years. Risk factor 3 (which is the one that tipped the scales so I became diabetic): extreme physical stress due to chronic severe anemia over the course of about 9 months. My BG numbers were perfect 2 years ago. I was diagnosed T2 this past January when the anemia was discovered and treated.
  • theEffingPanda
    theEffingPanda Posts: 17
    I felt the need to activate an old account just to comment here :)

    Quest bars legitimately helped me kick a serious sugar problem. I'm not someone who needs to watch what I eat in terms of weight gain, so it's easy to see how my sugar consumption got very out of hand. Due to a ton of stress and subsequent fatigue, I found myself binging on candy a couple times a day - by the time I actually thought about what I was doing, I realized about a quarter of the calories I was eating every day was candy. I have ALWAYS had a major sweet tooth, and when I start I can't stop.

    I decided to go on a two-week sugar cleanse just to see if I could do it, and it was hell. I honestly had a hard time concentrating at work because all I could think about was candy or cookies or cupcakes. I realized what a problem I had, and decided to continue the candy ban until my cravings subsided. In my hunt for sweet-treat alternatives, I found the Quest channel on YouTube and decided to give them a try. I think most of them are delicious, and they were a perfect thing to turn to when I wanted something sweet. I incorporated them into my meal plan, and eating one a day seriously enabled me to kick sugar. (I know there are a couple grams of sugar in them, but considering I was eating over 50g a day, its a major improvement) It's now been a little over 2 months since I decided to kick sugar and I don't crave candy or sweets at all. Say what you will about processed foods, but these bars changed my life. The macros are great and they help me stick to an entire day of healthy eating (and are the only processed foods I eat).

    I love this comment because I feel like they have helped me in almost the same way. I used to crave sweets constantly and lately, if I do at all, I'll end up taking a bite of something I think I wanted and realizing that I'm not into it. The only change I made that I think could have caused this was the fact that I began trying out Quest bars. I don't eat them every day and I eat a fairly clean diet with the occasionally treat meal when I'm fully on track. Having one of these especially before or after I workout has been working very well for me.
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    If Quest bars are wrong....... I don't want to be right..... :-)
    Seriously, I eat one a day usually. Sometimes with lunch, sometimes to get me through my 3-4pm need for feed, sometimes at night if I'm still hungry. As long as I don't eat a box a day (I could) I can work them into my calories and I find them very filling. Just my opinion.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    If Quest bars are wrong....... I don't want to be right..... :-)
    Seriously, I eat one a day usually. Sometimes with lunch, sometimes to get me through my 3-4pm need for feed, sometimes at night if I'm still hungry. As long as I don't eat a box a day (I could) I can work them into my calories and I find them very filling. Just my opinion.

    I once went on a binge and ate 4 of them in a day. Never again. Let me put it this way . . . that many could rival the stuff they give you to prep for a colonoscopy.
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    If Quest bars are wrong....... I don't want to be right..... :-)
    Seriously, I eat one a day usually. Sometimes with lunch, sometimes to get me through my 3-4pm need for feed, sometimes at night if I'm still hungry. As long as I don't eat a box a day (I could) I can work them into my calories and I find them very filling. Just my opinion.

    I once went on a binge and ate 4 of them in a day. Never again. Let me put it this way . . . that many could rival the stuff they give you to prep for a colonoscopy.

    I've always wondered what would happen.... haha....
  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
    I used to eat Quest Bars (among other protein bars) ALL THE TIME. But I actually felt like they didn't agree with me. They always felt so heavy, and left me feeling really full afterwards. They just feel like a brick in my stomach! I switched up my protein to having more lean chicken breast, brown rice protein powder, or protein bars that have a maximum of 12-15g per serving.
  • GreatDepression
    GreatDepression Posts: 347 Member
    I love Quest bars but they are too expensive. Even on "sale" the boxes (of only 12 bars) run from at $25-$30 USD. That's really expensive for a mass produced whey protein bar. I ran out about two weeks ago and it sucks to not have them handy when I'm hungry but it's helped me save some money.
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    I just placed an order, and wasn't able to get free shipping like I usually do. So now I paid too much $2.22 each.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    I just placed an order, and wasn't able to get free shipping like I usually do. So now I paid too much $2.22 each.

    Amazon. They are the same price as the Quest website ($24.99 a box) and free shipping if you have prime or spend over $35
  • tjphelps73
    tjphelps73 Posts: 171 Member
    I like quest bars. I try not to buy them because I want to eat them all in the same day. Choc Chip Cookie Dough & Cookies in Cream help when I want a candy bar fix. They do sit heavy in my belly if I eat one a day back to back. I try not to eat them regularly, but just as an occasional treat.
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    I just placed an order, and wasn't able to get free shipping like I usually do. So now I paid too much $2.22 each.

    Amazon. They are the same price as the Quest website ($24.99 a box) and free shipping if you have prime or spend over $35


    Well, I don't have Prime, but I probably should have.
  • derik999
    derik999 Posts: 73
    I take them to work. I get em' at GNC where there's usually a buy 2 get 1 free type thing. Not sure if they are "magic" but they make calorie counting easier and I find them filling.
  • W31RD0
    W31RD0 Posts: 173 Member
    They lie about how many carbs are in there. I'm diabetic, so I know these things.

    notsureifsrs
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    I just placed an order, and wasn't able to get free shipping like I usually do. So now I paid too much $2.22 each.

    Amazon. They are the same price as the Quest website ($24.99 a box) and free shipping if you have prime or spend over $35


    Well, I don't have Prime, but I probably should have.

    Or just buy 2 boxes at a time to get the free shipping.
  • marissanik
    marissanik Posts: 344 Member
    I get mine from GNC (buy 3 get 1 free) at the member price, and it gets quite costly. They also go right through me thanks to the amount of fibre. Great for anyone who doesn't get enough fibre though, and they taste amazing. I normally get the Pure Protein brand from Walmart, cheaper for a box of 6 and a decent amount of protein.
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    I just placed an order, and wasn't able to get free shipping like I usually do. So now I paid too much $2.22 each.

    Amazon. They are the same price as the Quest website ($24.99 a box) and free shipping if you have prime or spend over $35


    Well, I don't have Prime, but I probably should have.

    Or just buy 2 boxes at a time to get the free shipping.


    Well, I always get enough nowadays. I just bought 36 bars/4 boxes.

    I have heard that they are not as fresh when you get them someplace other than directly from Quest, though.
  • tmpecus78
    tmpecus78 Posts: 1,206 Member
    They are "magically delicious"... :glasses:

    Not a day goes by I don't stuff one in my face. Truth. :drinker:

    only one? :laugh: :laugh: I eat 2 a day, but I'm fat. :drinker:
  • uraniavanyo
    uraniavanyo Posts: 6 Member
    I like them before a workout, but not as a meal or snack otherwise.. the chocolate ones are good nuked for 15sec almost like a brownie.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    I just placed an order, and wasn't able to get free shipping like I usually do. So now I paid too much $2.22 each.

    Amazon. They are the same price as the Quest website ($24.99 a box) and free shipping if you have prime or spend over $35


    Well, I don't have Prime, but I probably should have.

    Or just buy 2 boxes at a time to get the free shipping.


    Well, I always get enough nowadays. I just bought 36 bars/4 boxes.

    I have heard that they are not as fresh when you get them someplace other than directly from Quest, though.

    They are perfectly fresh (at least the ones I have bought were)
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    They are "magically delicious"... :glasses:

    Not a day goes by I don't stuff one in my face. Truth. :drinker:

    only one? :laugh: :laugh: I eat 2 a day, but I'm fat. :drinker:

    There's definitely 2-a-day days! That's when I feel like a real addict. You did NOT call yourself FAT LOL So based on this progress pic... they very well could be "magical".

    This is the perfect infomercial pic for Quest bars. "Here's what happens when you have 2 a day!"
  • Mcmilligen
    Mcmilligen Posts: 332 Member
    I break out in zits and get gassy eating those guys. Which sucks, hardcore. Because they do have really nice macros, and good ingredients. Plus they taste nice. So yea, if anyone notices their skin getting worse whilst eating Quest bars, you may have a dairy intolerance like moi.
  • tmpecus78
    tmpecus78 Posts: 1,206 Member
    They are "magically delicious"... :glasses:

    Not a day goes by I don't stuff one in my face. Truth. :drinker:

    only one? :laugh: :laugh: I eat 2 a day, but I'm fat. :drinker:

    There's definitely 2-a-day days! That's when I feel like a real addict. You did NOT call yourself FAT LOL So based on this progress pic... they very well could be "magical".

    This is the perfect infomercial pic for Quest bars. "Here's what happens when you have 2 a day!"

    oh you like what I did there eh? :bigsmile: :drinker: :laugh:
  • Pete1964AK
    Pete1964AK Posts: 85 Member
    I keep seeing everyone talking about Quest bars and I'm always tempted to find out if they really are as good as so many seem to think. But living out in the boonies, nowhere I know stocks them, And any of the other protein bars I have tried, I've not been that impressed with either the taste/texture or the calorie/carb numbers.
    I'm loathe to buy a box of 24 in case I don't like them.
  • GreatDepression
    GreatDepression Posts: 347 Member
    I keep seeing everyone talking about Quest bars and I'm always tempted to find out if they really are as good as so many seem to think. But living out in the boonies, nowhere I know stocks them, And any of the other protein bars I have tried, I've not been that impressed with either the taste/texture or the calorie/carb numbers.
    I'm loathe to buy a box of 24 in case I don't like them.

    They still taste like how you'd expect a protein bar would. People like them because they are moderate cal for being high protein and (maybe) low net carbs. The majority of better priced protein bars have a lot of calories, sugar and fat due to them being used for bulking lifters.
  • SinCityFit
    SinCityFit Posts: 96
    I still have 17 at home and I just placed another order of 72. I need help lol I love them for post-workout and snacks. Tons of protein and low in calories, delicious, and filling. I paid $130 shipped through eBay so that's $1.81 per bar. My gym charges $3 each.

    For me it's worth it. I find them absolutely fantastic. I have tasted and loved every single flavor.

    I've eaten none... two a day... four a day.... every single day .... Just absolutely love them. I just fit them into my calories. Since I always get 1g of protein per lb of bodyweight, they help get up there and also have some carbs which I want after a workout.
  • SinCityFit
    SinCityFit Posts: 96
    I keep seeing everyone talking about Quest bars and I'm always tempted to find out if they really are as good as so many seem to think. But living out in the boonies, nowhere I know stocks them, And any of the other protein bars I have tried, I've not been that impressed with either the taste/texture or the calorie/carb numbers.
    I'm loathe to buy a box of 24 in case I don't like them.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quest-Bar-/121400674380?pt=US_Dietary_Supplements_Nutrition&var=&hash=item1c440b484c

    $2.59 each + 99 cents shipping (I'm not the seller).

    Direct from Quest:

    http://www.questnutrition.com/protein-bars/ (single ones at the bottom)
    $2.39 per bar but they do charge $4.95 shipping for even one making one $7.34 .



    Favorites:

    I started to type all 16 flavors. Nevermind lol
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    Yeah I'm not a huge protein bar lover in general so when I first tried the Quest bars I bought a bunch of singles so that I could try them. And I actually wrote down which ones I liked and didn't. Scary right? Haha. But seriously, some of them I really like and some were horrific.
    I get that some people won't like them or find them too expensive - that totally makes sense. But they help me get through the day and I've recently found my wife pilfering the chocolate brownie and cinnamon roll bars on her way out the door for work.... :-)
  • Welcome2theHellmouth
    Welcome2theHellmouth Posts: 206 Member
    I still have 17 at home and I just placed another order of 72. I need help lol I love them for post-workout and snacks. Tons of protein and low in calories, delicious, and filling. I paid $130 shipped through eBay so that's $1.81 per bar. My gym charges $3 each.

    For me it's worth it. I find them absolutely fantastic. I have tasted and loved every single flavor.

    I've eaten none... two a day... four a day.... every single day .... Just absolutely love them. I just fit them into my calories. Since I always get 1g of protein per lb of bodyweight, they help get up there and also have some carbs which I want after a workout.


    Glad I'm not the only one that is like this!! I had one today but on Sunday I had 4!!! I spaced them out thru out the day. I have a iron colon so they don't bother me at all lol
  • Pete1964AK
    Pete1964AK Posts: 85 Member
    Yeah I'm not a huge protein bar lover in general so when I first tried the Quest bars I bought a bunch of singles so that I could try them. And I actually wrote down which ones I liked and didn't. Scary right? Haha. But seriously, some of them I really like and some were horrific.
    I get that some people won't like them or find them too expensive - that totally makes sense. But they help me get through the day and I've recently found my wife pilfering the chocolate brownie and cinnamon roll bars on her way out the door for work.... :-)

    So, which ones were horrific ?


    Thanks SinCity, I might go mad and buy a couple.
  • ewhip17
    ewhip17 Posts: 515 Member
    Yeah I'm not a huge protein bar lover in general so when I first tried the Quest bars I bought a bunch of singles so that I could try them. And I actually wrote down which ones I liked and didn't. Scary right? Haha. But seriously, some of them I really like and some were horrific.
    I get that some people won't like them or find them too expensive - that totally makes sense. But they help me get through the day and I've recently found my wife pilfering the chocolate brownie and cinnamon roll bars on her way out the door for work.... :-)

    So, which ones were horrific ?


    Thanks SinCity, I might go mad and buy a couple.

    Highly personal of course, but I thought the Strawberry Cheesecake ones tasted just like vomit. Also not in love with the chocolate peanut butter. Others may love those flavors but not me.

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