Protein bars

RE: Protein bars

FindingMyInnerFish — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:25:11 GMT

Since I'm not dieting to lose weight, I can't offer too much in the way of personal experience, but just a thought: good not- too-high cal sources of protein might be things like the above mentioned chocolate milk (can get it fat free) or also soy milk, nuts, yogurt (I've used yogurt with abt. a teaspoon of protein powder sometimes), etc. I have to admit, though, that I'm partial to the bars b/c they're easy to take along with me to a workout. I like the Zone Perfect bars which have about 14-15 grams of protein. But I don't remember off-hand their calorie count.

RE: Protein bars

Former Member — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:48:16 GMT

I'd stay away from protein bars like those if you want to lose weight. That's a lot of calories (and carbs). Drink water to rehydrate. If you need to eat immediatly following swimming, go with a low carbohydrate snack. You mentioned that you are attempting to minimize carb intake. That can be very effective. A combination of a low carb diet and swimming helped me to achieve and maintain a 40 lb weight loss. But, even 1/4 of one of those bars daily would be too much for me.

RE: Protein bars

Former Member — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:07:04 GMT

I believe there is good science behind the recommendations for recovery food. It is not just a fad. Google chocolate milk recovery and you will find studies to show that the carb/protein balance of chocolate milk is beneficial to recovery from strenuous exercise. As for that protein bar - it is up to you to decide if an extra 300 calories per day is what you need. If your swimming is not particularly demanding the recovery food may be unnecessary or too many calories. If you want to lose weight now and are making progress keep in mind that adding 300 cals 5 times per week is worth about 2 lbs per month. If you are not losing weight right now adding these calories will cause weight gain unless you eliminate those calories somewhere else.

RE: Protein bars

Former Member — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:00:37 GMT

I also checked fast food restaurants and found even MacDonalds restaurant some quick fixes www.dietfacts.com/fastfood.asp Here is what you get when you eat a regular chocolate bar. Pick your bar and enjoy. I can buy them on sale 2 for a buck. www.hersheys.com/.../hersheysbar.asp