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Bars and shakes?

MarissaCB39
MarissaCB39 Posts: 115 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
For those of you who have completed Phase 1, what is your take on the Atkins bars/shakes including endulge bars? Should I or shouldn't I? I'm on day 2 of induction I lost 1 pound so far but I crave the sweet and the endulge bars and the vanilla shakes are yummy.

Your feedback would be appreciated :happy:

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  • Lynne120
    Lynne120 Posts: 74
    Hi,

    I've tried the bars and shakes, they leave me with an upset stomach.... and worse sweet cravings than I had to start. Others have had great success with them, and I really tried to make them work for the convince factor and they taste good. Not worth it for me.

    Lynne
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    i don't lose when i eat them. they can be used in a pinch if NO OTHER food is available.
    but even fast food is better. (burger, no bread, yum!)

    stay away from all processed foods until you're on maint/close to your goal weight.

    endulge bars are basically candy and DEFINITELY shouldn't be used until you're into OWL.

    they're not worth it at all.
  • MarissaCB39
    MarissaCB39 Posts: 115 Member
    Thank you for the response! I'll avoid during phase 1. :flowerforyou:
  • miracle4me
    miracle4me Posts: 522 Member
    For those of you who have completed Phase 1, what is your take on the Atkins bars/shakes including endulge bars? Should I or shouldn't I? I'm on day 2 of induction I lost 1 pound so far but I crave the sweet and the endulge bars and the vanilla shakes are yummy.

    Your feedback would be appreciated :happy:

    This ^^^^^
    I did 2 weeks of induction and used the protein bars with no stalls. I still do low carb and love the bars. The bars are only used for a snack or if I need something fast because mealtime is running late.
  • tami6543
    tami6543 Posts: 21 Member
    I have been on Atkins for 3 weeks & I use the bars & shakes both. It seemed at first they stalled me & upset my stomach but I have lost 7 lbs so far. I typically eat a bar for breakfast & an endulge bar for a snack in the afternoon. I find that as long as I stay under 1300 calories & 20 grams of carbs I keep losing.
  • MarissaCB39
    MarissaCB39 Posts: 115 Member
    great! Thanks for the feedback!
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    you should be eating fresh foods, not relying on packaged frankenfoods.
  • MarissaCB39
    MarissaCB39 Posts: 115 Member
    I completely agree, fresh is best. But unfortunately working full time with two small kids at home I don't always have the time.
    I just thought the shakes would be a good alternative.
  • LaJaunaF
    LaJaunaF Posts: 112 Member
    I completely agree, fresh is best. But unfortunately working full time with two small kids at home I don't always have the time.
    I just thought the shakes would be a good alternative.

    Buy your own protein powder (whey protein or egg) added to coffee or half cream and half water and mix ! You don't have to worry about junk ingredients! I love the creamy chocolate! I of course add it to my coffee when I need a "snack" and make a great mocha! I could add ice and rrrrrrrrrrr it in the blender for my own frappachino!
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