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Protein Bars

benny_bear83
benny_bear83
Posts: 31
Joined: 2007/03/12
United States
2007/05/21, 03:48 AM
Hi everybody, i just wanted to know if i wanted to gain good muscle weight, should i be eating alot of protien bars? If so should i be eeating them Pre or Post work out? Thanks alot!
Velasca
Velasca
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Joined: 2006/10/26
United States
2007/05/21, 06:24 AM
do a fitbuddy search below for protein bars...this has been discussed in numerous threads already...but dont be surprised if its not exactly what you want to hear :/
Carivan
Carivan
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Joined: 2002/01/20
Canada
2007/05/21, 11:00 AM
Protein bars are better than the average junk food product in an emergency. Can't say I don't like them, but don't use them as a permanent supplement. Use a protein shake after training and eat good food with natural sources of protein.

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yadmit
yadmit
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Joined: 2003/10/05
Canada
2007/05/21, 11:26 AM
I snuck one into a movie last night.. much cheaper than concession food and likely better for you than the popcorn. However, I wouldn't wanna make them a supplement to a meal. Good emergency food, though.

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msmogreen
msmogreen
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United States
2007/05/21, 11:38 AM
So, you should eat as few protein bars as possible. They are good for curbing the occasional sweet craving (that you get, say once a month or so), but they are highly processed so more closely related to junk food than real food.
bb1fit
bb1fit
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2007/05/21, 06:52 PM
I use them as a stopgap from starving or eating crap.

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k-ok
k-ok
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Joined: 2007/02/24
United States
2007/05/30, 03:39 PM
I get sweet cravings more than once a month. (My sweet tooth has been raging the last 2 months) I have some strategically placed so I don't resort to crap.:big_smile:

Bottom line is yor end up replacing good food for something highly concentrated.