weight loss and protein bars

Recently I have been asked a number of times about the use of protein bars as meal replacements.

First, there are a number of protein bars that are high in carbs and fats..especially the ones touted to be for "energy". These will not be conducive for your weight loss efforts.

Second, we have found that the most successful weight loss efforts occur when people up the amount of "real" protein that is consummed. Obviously, it is much easier to open a wrapper on a bar than cook a hard boiled egg but it is apparent that protein consummed in the form of chicken, turkey, fish, lean red meat etc seems to help weight loss efforts more than the use of "protein bars and shakes".

The loss of weight requires lots of work and planning the real protein intake adds yet another task to your day but the results are worth it!