Quest bars
omgitsdaniiii
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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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why wouldn't they be ok?0
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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 either0
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Anything is "OK" when you are trying to lose weight as long as you are eating at a deficit.0
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If they fit your calories, you're fine to keep eating them.
FWIW, I eat both quite often and haven't died yet0 -
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.0 -
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.0
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If you can stomach them, there is nothing wrong with them. Good macros and lots of fiber.0
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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!0
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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!! Thanks0
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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.
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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?0
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heavy weights, lower reps. Focus on compound lifts.0
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Heavy weights in the lower rep range. A program like Stronglifts 5x5 is a great beginners program to get you on the right track.0
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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
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.0 -
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.0
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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.0 -
Perfect! Thanks everyone0
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Yes go ahead eat both, I have topped a double chocolate chunk quest bar with crunchy peanut butter many a time.0
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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 squats0
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I'm prob the only one in these forums that thinks quest bars taste like shyt.0
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I eat one or two quest bars a day... no probs here0
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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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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..0
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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!0
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I have recently started eating one Quest bar a day due to the fiber that is in them.0
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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...
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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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