Favorite bars (not booze, not boobies!)

Vai Fan · 12-04-2002, 02:30 PM

Hey everyone, I'm about to embark on a several month journey that's gonna have me away from my refrigerator from 3 days up to 3 weeks at a time.

So, I gotta eat somethin', right? I'd like to ask for some input on your favorite protein bars so I can stuff my pocket with these things before I head out.

GP suggested these as a beginner:
Designer
Met RX
Premier
Labrada
Natures Best
Twinlab
Biochem

Help me, please! My first outing is this weekend, starting Friday, so I gotta go shoppin' tomorrow. Oh, thanks in advance, too.

**I Are Baboon** · 12-04-2002, 02:32 PM

I really like Nitro Tech bars, but they are expensive. I have not tried a flavor I did not like.

**Mudge** · 12-04-2002, 02:36 PM

What bars are not expensive? $1.50 is like a cheapie last I recall, proteinfactory makes thier own but I wouldn't doubt they are not taste test winners, but probably good on content.

I used to have MetRX bars when I was lazy about food/powder, cookie dough and fudge, both good IMO but some people expect a Snickers bar...

Vai Fan · 12-04-2002, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mudge
What bars are not expensive? $1.50 is like a cheapie last I recall, proteinfactory makes thier own but I wouldn't doubt they are not taste test winners, but probably good on content.

I used to have MetRX bars when I was lazy about food/powder, cookie dough and fudge, both good IMO but some people expect a Snickers bar...

Exactly! It cracks me up when my non health conscious friends have tried some of my goodies and practically gag. One guy told me that he thought the Nutri-Grain bars were MUCH better! No way...really??? And they are SO good for ya, too.

I think I'll maybe get one of each based on recommendations, then take it from there. I had a Meso-Tech(??) once that tasted like a dog turd that went bad...yeah!

lina · 12-04-2002, 02:42 PM

I'm not a protein bar fan simply because they give me the runs and most of them I find

So if you are planning a trip, I'd suggest you try them before you go so you know which one works and taste good...unless you have a bathroom near by!

Also, those tuna cans with self-opening lids or in the vacuum paks are good for travel. Protein powder, or if in a pinch, the RTDs are good too!

Vai Fan · 12-04-2002, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
I really like Nitro Tech bars, but they are expensive. I have not tried a flavor I did not like.

A buddy just said the same...I'll let ya know what I think, and thanks.

Vai Fan · 12-04-2002, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lina
I'm not a protein bar fan simply because they give me the runs and most of them I find

So if you are planning a trip, I'd suggest you try them before you go so you know which one works and taste good...unless you have a bathroom near by!

Also, those tuna cans with self-opening lids or in the vacuum paks are good for travel. Protein powder, or if in a pinch, the RTDs are good too!

Well, typically Lina, I'm a BIG fan of the runs...what a gas! Ha, I know what you're saying.

Good advice about the trip aspect...whooie wouldn't that be fun! Actually I'm gonna be in classes and various training environments with my Natl. Guard unit, so that could be REALLY bad. Good thing we're all issued gas masks!

Tuna in the bag, yeah, forgot about those, too!

Vai Fan · 12-04-2002, 05:04 PM

WOW, I just checked the 'power bar' section at the local Kroger. Those damn things have upwards of 30grams of sugar per bar. That isn't good, is it?

None that I saw were those mentioned here, but I'm just wondering if it's typical for protein bars to have high sugar content, or if those were just the mutts of the litter.

**dg806** · 12-04-2002, 05:29 PM

Opti pro meal bars !!!

**Jodi** · 12-04-2002, 06:46 PM

Well Vai, those protein bars are really not that good for you. Especially on a cut.

This past summer when I traveled to AZ, DP and w8 told me to pack a bunch of baggies with servings or protein powder, get a shaker bottle and mix with water when I needed them. Also, so that you can keep your fat count to get some Flax Oil Caps and down those with the shake. The only downfall is that you have to take like 10-14 of those suckers to equal your fat count for that meal.

Healthier and cheaper. Those bars are expensive and to me they taste fuqin nasty anyway.

Dr. Pain · 12-04-2002, 06:52 PM

Search w8's..."Bars are Evil"...I think there is also a thread of hers..."Do ASS I say......not ASS I do!"

DP

w8lifter · 12-04-2002, 07:02 PM

Why hasn't Prince added my :eviltongue: smilie yet

Dr. Pain · 12-04-2002, 07:08 PM

Cuz he can be lame sometimes....j/k Boss!

w8...you'll be able to "get even" when I post my meals......had a bar Emergency!

DP

w8lifter · 12-04-2002, 07:11 PM

Glad I'm not the only one to fuk up

Dr. Pain · 12-04-2002, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by w8lifter

Glad I'm not the only one who's fukked up

No...you are not alone!

DP

Hammerlynn · 12-04-2002, 07:56 PM

I've found the Protein Diet bars by Optimum Nutrition are pretty good. They are SF and not too expensive. They are yummy

Freeman · 12-04-2002, 10:17 PM

I use Labrada or Nitro-tech usually...they taste pretty good IMO.

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12-04-2002, 02:36 PM	#3
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22,993 Photos: 1	What bars are not expensive? $1.50 is like a cheapie last I recall, proteinfactory makes thier own but I wouldn't doubt they are not taste test winners, but probably good on content. I used to have MetRX bars when I was lazy about food/powder, cookie dough and fudge, both good IMO but some people expect a Snickers bar...
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12-04-2002, 05:04 PM	#8
Vai Fan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. Johns, MI USA Posts: 309	WOW, I just checked the 'power bar' section at the local Kroger. Those damn things have upwards of 30grams of sugar per bar. That isn't good, is it? None that I saw were those mentioned here, but I'm just wondering if it's typical for protein bars to have high sugar content, or if those were just the mutts of the litter.
	Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it. Thomas Paine

12-04-2002, 05:29 PM	#9
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 17,077	Opti pro meal bars !!!
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12-04-2002, 10:17 PM	#17
Freeman Bearded Attacker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,648 Photos: 8	I use Labrada or Nitro-tech usually...they taste pretty good IMO.
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12-04-2002, 02:32 PM	#2
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 10,789 Photos: 10	I really like Nitro Tech bars, but they are expensive. I have not tried a flavor I did not like.

12-04-2002, 02:42 PM	#5
lina It's a Wonderful Life!!! Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lounging around... Posts: 2,797	I'm not a protein bar fan simply because they give me the runs and most of them I find So if you are planning a trip, I'd suggest you try them before you go so you know which one works and taste good...unless you have a bathroom near by! Also, those tuna cans with self-opening lids or in the vacuum paks are good for travel. Protein powder, or if in a pinch, the RTDs are good too!

12-04-2002, 06:46 PM	#10
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,226 Photos: 1	Well Vai, those protein bars are really not that good for you. Especially on a cut. This past summer when I traveled to AZ, DP and w8 told me to pack a bunch of baggies with servings or protein powder, get a shaker bottle and mix with water when I needed them. Also, so that you can keep your fat count to get some Flax Oil Caps and down those with the shake. The only downfall is that you have to take like 10-14 of those suckers to equal your fat count for that meal. Healthier and cheaper. Those bars are expensive and to me they taste fuqin nasty anyway.

12-04-2002, 06:52 PM	#11
Dr. Pain Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Get the Duct Tape...I'm Ripped Again! Posts: 11,239	Search w8's..."Bars are Evil"...I think there is also a thread of hers..."Do ASS I say......not ASS I do!" DP

12-04-2002, 07:02 PM	#12
w8lifter Join Date: May 2001 Location: Around..... Posts: 14,964	Why hasn't Prince added my :eviltongue: smilie yet

12-04-2002, 07:08 PM	#13
Dr. Pain Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Get the Duct Tape...I'm Ripped Again! Posts: 11,239	Cuz he can be lame sometimes....j/k Boss! w8...you'll be able to "get even" when I post my meals......had a bar Emergency! DP

12-04-2002, 07:11 PM	#14
w8lifter Join Date: May 2001 Location: Around..... Posts: 14,964	Glad I'm not the only one to fuk up

12-04-2002, 07:56 PM	#16
Hammerlynn Former Fat Girl Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,376	I've found the Protein Diet bars by Optimum Nutrition are pretty good. They are SF and not too expensive. They are yummy

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