PROTIEN BARS AND YOUR PLAN

[heatherdbby 70]

16 minutes ago, vsg2410 said:

I know I started out with just half of a Protein Bar when I had them just to make sure I was tolerating them well. Then quickly moved on to a full bar! Honestly I don’t think I’d be able to manage without them, I eat one every single day for a morning snack. Some of them do have high amounts of sugar so I’m careful to pick ones that don’t. They definitely are more calories than if you had just plain chicken breast or cottage cheese. It does not seem sustainable for that to be an ongoing rule!

right, i do it with a fruit for Breakfast bc its the easiest thing and with having half it makes sense to have it with the fruit. if i could just eat a whole and thne move the fruit to another meal that would be great

[xoxoMeli 47]

I don't have this "rule" but I can understand it. It's best to get your Protein from real, whole foods. Protein Bars tend to be higher in carbs and calories. With that said, I like them and eat like 1 a day, most days. 2 months post-op today.

[Jeanniebug 473]

9 hours ago, heatherdbby said:

Our surgeons office requires for everyone, regardless of sleeve or bypass, that you only consume half of a Protein Bar per meal, and a total of One Bar max per day.

I haven't seen anyone else have that requirement.. is my office the lone wolf on this?

I don't have that restriction, but my nutritionist is a big "whole food" person. I was supposed to start weaning off the Protein Shakes, as soon as I started purees.

[Arabesque 7,240]

They were a no for me too while I was losing. (I’m another whole food person.) So many Protein bars are really just candy bars. Does your team recommend a specific brand? Maybe the require only half a bar as a portion size consideration & therefore calories, carbs, etc.

When I reached maintenance I used to use them as an emergency snack - popped one in my bag on a busy or active day or would have one if I was having a day I was a bit low on protein & calories. And yes I’d eat a whole one if I was able. When my protein absorption issue was picked up almost two years ago, I started to have a whole bar every night after dinner to ensure I reached my higher protein goal. I’ve found lately, I’m eating only half or 3/4 of a bar. I just twist the packet & finish it the next night. I keep them in the fridge. I find them less Gummy & gluey & more tolerable that way.

[maintenanceman 285]

Quest Bars are the best for me. 20 g of Protein, almost half daily allowance of Fiber, 180-190 calories, not a lot of crazy ingredients. And they taste great. I usually have one a day.

Look at labels carefully because many/most protein bars are basically candy... not a lot of protein, loads of calories/fat.

Edited March 8, 2023 by losinglosinglosing

[kcuster83 1,504]

10 hours ago, losinglosinglosing said:

Quest Bars are the best for me. 20 g of Protein, almost half daily allowance of Fiber, 180-190 calories, not a lot of crazy ingredients. And they taste great. I usually have one a day.

Look at labels carefully because many/most Protein Bars are basically candy... not a lot of Protein, loads of calories/fat.

I tend to like Quest the most too. Although, I try all kinds of different ones just to see if I find something equal or better.

[qtdoll 535]

Yeah that's definitely unique. I personally had trouble eating Protein bars for a few months (3months) so hopefully that goes well!

[Spinoza 1,377]

My plan didn't exclude them but I've only ever used them as something to buy and eat in an absolute emergency when I couldn't get absolutely anything better (so - once, LOL). I am a huge fan of deli meats and cheese - you can buy them virtually everywhere you go and they seem to suit me better.