Protein bars

I carry those too.  Babybels eventually require refrigeration... I do carry almonds.  Not as high protein as some protein bars.  I stay away from the protein bars that taste really good... too much temptation ;). I figure if they are tempting, probably dangerous.

And I also have Syntrax packets.  Those work in a pinch... just don't stay in my pouch for long.

I have to agree with you...

I have read it from the VETS quite a few times.

My weight loss centre told us to stay away from them.

They are high in calories & have a lot of stuff that we should not be eating post RNY.

I always bring my Premiere Protein shakes, water & yogurt if I get stuck away from home.

Sandra

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Do you have a trader joes or winco... they both carry Quest bars. I make cookies out of them versus eat them as bars though... 8 cookies from 1 bar (2 is a perfect portion for me) http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2015/07/quest -protein-bar-cookies.html 

Thanks, I'll try this. I want a little something to have with my tea is all. Lol. I don't eat a whole bar ever...been eating a half to a third depending on the size/calories, comes to about 100 calories. I will try these cookies! I don't find it a trigger. Salty snack foods are my downfall. 

Yes, I agree you want a little something sweet now and then and this does the trick for me. I was a bread, pasta & rice girl. 

I always have a few in a snack bag in my purse... especially flights so I'm never tempted to take the basket snacks they pass out.

Costco, GNC, amazon (when there is a sale and I can get cheap), also there is a savings website called hip2save.com. they usually post about cheap protein bars when a deal exists on amazon or another site

My rule of thumb for a protein bar is 1 gram of protein for every 10 calories - so a 200 calorie bar should have 20 (or more) grams of protein.

Also, sugar needs to be less than 9 grams per serving.

If it doesn't meet these requirements it's not a "protein bar" (for me) but a glorified marketed candy bar.

I also find eating 1/2 a protein bar works for me.  It's just an old habit to eat ALL the protein bar (just like I used to eat ALL the candy bar.)

Your mileage may vary, but this helps me say "no" to most bars.

Penny