S&S bars daily & ketosis

[Want2BeSlim]

Is it because they can knock you out of ketosis or something else?

 

[BordersGirl]

The S&S bars are far lower in carbs (and calories) than the Exante bars. The reason they suggest that you only have 1 is not because they will knock you out of ketosis (although other VLCD bars are bigger and higher in carbs so having 2 could well do that) but because the nutritional values in the bars don't support having 2 per day.

 

[BordersGirl]

Added to say that some people don't include the bars as they trigger cravings and can't stop at just 1.

 

[Starlight]

Exante bars can also have a laxative effect if you have too many

If having a bar a day suits you - go for it. I have one every day and it's done no harm

 

[Want2BeSlim]

That's great thanks BordersGirl and Starlight

 

[weasey]

I often have more than 1 bar a day on SnS. It won't knock you out of ketosis and because I'm on 3 packs plus protein meal I already take a vitamin supplement. When I'm on holiday next week I intend to have 3 bars a day, as it's far more convient when travelling than any other option. However, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who has a sweet tooth. Eating choccie bars isn't healthy so if eating these bars now would kick you into eating choccie bars at the end then don't do it - I don't have a sweet tooth and would prefer to have the spicy spaghetti pack if I could take a microwave with me(!). Also, remember that if you want to stick to the plan one bar per day is the max.

 

[mytimetoshine]

Hi all, Is biggest loser bars or any other meal replacement bars ok. There are many places you can get them on offer and wondered for finacial purposes if they are allowed?

Thanks x

 

[Starlight]

Obviously theyre not part of the diet so its your call whether you use them or not. Just remember though they dont have the full amount of nutrients etc

 

[BordersGirl]

I use the Biggest Loser bars quite often but they are higher in calories and carbs than the S&S ones so just watch that they don't push your carbs over the limit and kick you out of ketosis. If you have 3 packs with protein then you might get away with it but I wouldn't have them if I had 4 packs. But remember, as Starlight says it's not part of the plan so you have to make your own decision whether to have them or not.

 

[mytimetoshine]

Thank you. I have the 3 and protein plan. the bars are to top off my sugar cravings x

 

[Want2BeSlim]

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