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raju · 08-02-2003, 11:38 AM

What kind of protein bars do you recommend one eat after a workout? Do the cheaper ones do the same as the more expensive ones? Are they good snack foods in between meals? Thanks!

winsecure · 08-02-2003, 05:20 PM

If you can, get your post-workout protein in via liquids. Best result is if you consume liquid based protein within 30 min's of finishing your workout. Myoplex or similar protein shakes are great for this.

tikki · 08-02-2003, 05:42 PM

Detour, One Way, and U-Turn are my favorites. They taste hella good and are for the most part healthy.

billyball2 · 08-04-2003, 02:41 PM

I think you'll find that most of the bars contain pretty much the same shit, so buy the cheapest one that you can stomach. I personally prefer protein shakes post-workout, but I don't know if there's any data that says one form of protein is better than the other...

stinkynutz · 08-04-2003, 04:15 PM

I'm with winsecure on this one. Myoplex works great. It can even be used for a meal replacement.

You can also try Isopure Perfect - Zero Carb. It's a powder for shakes. One serving contains 50 grams of protein. It's almost like Myoplex, except it has no carbs. So it works great for protein and especially when you are trying to minimize the amount of carbs you intake. and it tastes discent.

I usually buy a bucket of it (lasts about 3 weeks) for $40.00 at Smoothie King here.

Rodney · 08-04-2003, 07:11 PM

After the workout I usually go with a shake like the other guys said. Never heard of the products they use; I just mix whey protein and chocolate soy milk, maybe add a shot of chocolate syrup for fun. It's probably not a full meal replacement, but I usually eat a little more within a couple of hours.

bobw · 08-05-2003, 07:46 PM

Whenever I eat a protein bar, I get very short of breath and feel like I am suffocating... some sort of alergic reaction to some ingredient I guess..... anyone else get this ?

winsecure · 08-05-2003, 07:56 PM

Also... if you're just wanting to protein, check out the little pouches of tuna. I've never been much of a tuna person myself, but some of the stuff on the market is actually pretty decent (no fishy taste to it). It comes in little pouches that you can tear open... runs about a buck a pouch. At 90 calories and 21 grams of protein, its a great source of protein for either after workouts or snack throughout the day.

almostaugust · 08-06-2003, 12:23 AM

Any of you people ever had a problem with protein bars giving you a stomach ache? I got seriously fucked up last time i had one.

JohnnyRock · 08-06-2003, 08:01 AM

if you're going post workout, you want to make sure ou are getting easily broken down carbs t oreplenish glycogen stores...liquid and sugary, with about 70/30 split of carbs to protein with low fat works best

ghostF98 · 08-07-2003, 10:33 AM

I like PowerBar Pure Protein. I haven't really had any others....well, Myoplex, but it was too sweet....IMO.

axolotls · 08-07-2003, 08:37 PM

I'd rather eat a lot of eggs and chicken. A lot cheaper in the long run.

I did the protein powders for awhile and noticed tremendous gains; but it really is too much hassle for me to use now.

08-02-2003, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
raju Upright	protein bars What kind of protein bars do you recommend one eat after a workout? Do the cheaper ones do the same as the more expensive ones? Are they good snack foods in between meals? Thanks!

08-02-2003, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
tikki Justified Location: West Lafayette, IN	Detour, One Way, and U-Turn are my favorites. They taste hella good and are for the most part healthy. __________________ Take notice. Take interest. Take me with you.

08-06-2003, 12:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
almostaugust Junkie Location: Oz	Any of you people ever had a problem with protein bars giving you a stomach ache? I got seriously fucked up last time i had one. __________________ 'And it's been a long December and there's reason to believe Maybe this year will be better than the last I can't remember all the times I tried to tell my myself To hold on to these moments as they pass'

08-06-2003, 08:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
JohnnyRock Addict Location: Taxachussetts	if you're going post workout, you want to make sure ou are getting easily broken down carbs t oreplenish glycogen stores...liquid and sugary, with about 70/30 split of carbs to protein with low fat works best __________________ Not only do I not know the answer...I don't even know what the question is!!!

08-02-2003, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
winsecure Tilted	If you can, get your post-workout protein in via liquids. Best result is if you consume liquid based protein within 30 min's of finishing your workout. Myoplex or similar protein shakes are great for this.

08-04-2003, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
billyball2 Upright	I think you'll find that most of the bars contain pretty much the same shit, so buy the cheapest one that you can stomach. I personally prefer protein shakes post-workout, but I don't know if there's any data that says one form of protein is better than the other...

08-04-2003, 04:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
stinkynutz Insane	I'm with winsecure on this one. Myoplex works great. It can even be used for a meal replacement. You can also try Isopure Perfect - Zero Carb. It's a powder for shakes. One serving contains 50 grams of protein. It's almost like Myoplex, except it has no carbs. So it works great for protein and especially when you are trying to minimize the amount of carbs you intake. and it tastes discent. I usually buy a bucket of it (lasts about 3 weeks) for $40.00 at Smoothie King here.

08-04-2003, 07:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rodney Observant Ruminant Location: Rich Wannabe Hippie Town	After the workout I usually go with a shake like the other guys said. Never heard of the products they use; I just mix whey protein and chocolate soy milk, maybe add a shot of chocolate syrup for fun. It's probably not a full meal replacement, but I usually eat a little more within a couple of hours.

08-05-2003, 07:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
bobw Psycho Location: somewhere....	Whenever I eat a protein bar, I get very short of breath and feel like I am suffocating... some sort of alergic reaction to some ingredient I guess..... anyone else get this ?

08-05-2003, 07:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
winsecure Tilted	Also... if you're just wanting to protein, check out the little pouches of tuna. I've never been much of a tuna person myself, but some of the stuff on the market is actually pretty decent (no fishy taste to it). It comes in little pouches that you can tear open... runs about a buck a pouch. At 90 calories and 21 grams of protein, its a great source of protein for either after workouts or snack throughout the day.

08-07-2003, 10:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
ghostF98 Tilted Location: texas	I like PowerBar Pure Protein. I haven't really had any others....well, Myoplex, but it was too sweet....IMO.

08-07-2003, 08:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
axolotls Tilted	I'd rather eat a lot of eggs and chicken. A lot cheaper in the long run. I did the protein powders for awhile and noticed tremendous gains; but it really is too much hassle for me to use now.