Quest Bars at GNC - Just got back from there and they are having a Buy Three Get One Free sale. It's supposed to go until June 24, but was told corporate often pulls specials early. Probably better to get them now!
I had my first Quest, chocolate chip cookie dough, and will definitely limit those to a special treat. Got some others that I will use as restricted some days. I know they are fresher on the website, but I put it in the micro for 12or so seconds and it was just like a warm, melty chocolate chip cookie from the oven! Mmmmmm!!!!
Also, they are giving their Gold Membership out for FREE right now (1 year). They have changed it and you no longer have to shop on certaind days. You can get 10% off any time. (Did't ask about using it on line).
I'm 56, in maintenance, and I used 1 or 2 Quest bars daily as unrestricted and they did not affect my losses. I did, however, stick to those with lower calories and fat. I love the lemon cream pie, also chocolate brownie and strawberry cheesecake. The coconut cashew bars are to die for, but too high to be P1 compliant. They are higher in calories than most IP products so you'll have to monitor your own individual results with them. Good luck!
I sooo appreciate your feedback. I'm so encouraged that you guys had good losses. I know we all are different, but encouraged indeed! We'll see! :-) Thank again!
I'm 56, in maintenance, and I used 1 or 2 Quest bars daily as unrestricted and they did not affect my losses. I did, however, stick to those with lower calories and fat. I love the lemon cream pie, also chocolate brownie and strawberry cheesecake. The coconut cashew bars are to die for, but too high to be P1 compliant. They are higher in calories than most IP products so you'll have to monitor your own individual results with them. Good luck!
Cindy, your weight loss is awesome. Just wondering how long it took you to lose. Did you regain any in maintenance? The caloric intake is so low in P1, I wonder sometimes if I'm setting myself up...
Cindy, your weight loss is awesome. Just wondering how long it took you to lose. Did you regain any in maintenance? The caloric intake is so low in P1, I wonder sometimes if I'm setting myself up...
Thanks! It took me about 5 months. For me, the key was to stick to the program 100%, then continue to limit carbs in maintenance. I eat now healthy carbs (fruit, veggies, a little brown rice, no processed grains like bread or pasta). I really haven't gained in maintenance because I know that for me junk food, bread, pasta will all cause carb cravings that I can't control. Best of luck to you. For maintenance, try to avoid those foods you can't have "just one"--for most people, it seems to be those foods high in both carbs and fat.
Thanks! It took me about 5 months. For me, the key was to stick to the program 100%, then continue to limit carbs in maintenance. I eat now healthy carbs (fruit, veggies, a little brown rice, no processed grains like bread or pasta). I really haven't gained in maintenance because I know that for me junk food, bread, pasta will all cause carb cravings that I can't control. Best of luck to you. For maintenance, try to avoid those foods you can't have "just one"--for most people, it seems to be those foods high in both carbs and fat.
You, and others on this site, give me hope I can really do this. Certain carbs are definitely a drug for me.
But alas, you are but a babe. :-):-) I may try though, and keep a close watch:-)
