P90X Protein Bars: Nutrition on the Go
Many of us don’t have time to eat as healthy as we would like. When you have dedicated yourself to getting healthy and losing weight, you have to look for new and convenient options. You need meal and snack options that are ready to go in a snap. Lack of time is a very common reason for falling off of a diet. With high quality products like P90X protein bars, lack of time is no longer a valid excuse.
At the office or on the road, if hunger pangs hit it is so easy to settle for less than optimal snacks and meals. The vending machine down the hall may be calling your name, or the fast food chain on the corner might lure you in as you sit at a red light. Being prepared for these moments of weakness is vital and with P90X protein bars, you can rest assured that you have a nutritious and tasty alternative within reach.
A great addition to any desk drawer, purse, glove box, or gym bag, P90X protein bars are a great solution for on the go hunger.
The P90X Peak Performance Bars pack a whopping 18 grams of protein in each bar. They are also loaded with vitamins and come in a few flavor varieties. Your choices include Berry, Café Mocha, or Chocolate Peanut Butter flavors.
Because of the high level of proteins, if you workout on your lunch break and don’t have time to make a recovery drink, the P90X protein bars make an excellent post-workout snack. Muscles need protein to repair themselves after a tough workout. P90X is just that type of workout and the P90X protein bars are a great solution.
If you’re the type of person who rushes out the door in a whirlwind in the morning, finding time for breakfast can be a joke. Rather than stopping for a sausage biscuit, throw a P90X protein bar in your bag and eat that as a healthy meal replacement while commuting. With a great balance of nutrients the Peak Performance Bars are a great way to fit breakfast into any busy schedule.
Having healthy snack options available to you throughout the day is essential to ward of intense between meal cravings and hunger. When we are hungry and in a rush we need something within reach to satisfy us without breaking our nutritional stride. P90X protein bars do just that.
Is the protein bars just a 30 day supply? (provided you eat one a day)
Staff Reply:
April 9th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Hello Andrew,
There are only 12 bars box so if you’re looking for a months worth, you may need to get a couple more boxes.
-Russell
I have a questions, I’ve read all my matterals and I didn’t see anything about diet sodas or crystal light drink mixes. It’s day one for my so I’m a little confused.
Thanks,
Linda
Staff Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Hello Linda,
The quick and short way to say this is Crystal Light drink mixes OK, diet sodas not OK. And also, you should only be drinking the Crystal Light mixes in moderation. Enjoy your workouts.
-Nate
Little confused on protein bar. At Level 1 and it suggests 1 protein bar and a recovery drink for snack in the meal plan. First question is do you eat the whole protein bar or only a 1/2…as in the portions section it says 1/2 bar is a snack. Second question…don’t have recovery drink yet so can I use an item from the snack portion to replace it?
Staff Reply:
July 27th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Hello Denise,
If you are following the meal plan, eat the whole bar. That whole bar was calculated into the daily values for the meal plan. For the portions approach, for a single snack, it’s half the bar. Try following one of the approaches. Looking at two can get confusing.
I apologize, but I am not sure what your second question is. You should have a recovery drink after your workouts no matter what. If you want to have one for a snack, it is listed in both approaches. I am not sure if that answered your second question, but hopefully it helped!
-Erin
I have a question. I have been eating a protein bar as my morning snack almost daily….I generally don’t have an afternoon snack as I don’t find I’m hungry….I’m a level 1 in phase 1, the guide says I can have a protein bar and recovery drink in addition to my 1 snack and 5 proteins, 1 fruit, 2 veggies, 2 dairy, 1 carb, 1 condiment, and 1 fat, so the protein bar doesn’t count towards my 5 other protein allotments does it? Thank you!
Staff Reply:
July 27th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Hello Shelley,
No, the protein bars are counted as snacks in the portions approach. You should still get your 5 servings of protein from other foods in as well.
-Erin
I just ordered your fitness program today and had a question about protein bars and shakes. Are your products offered anywhere besides your web site? I’m sure that question will be answered when I receive my order, but I was wondering if I would be able to find what I need locally.
Staff Reply:
July 27th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Hello Brian,
As far as I know, Beachbody products are generally not sold in stores. You can probably find other products in stores that are similar, but not the Beachbody brand.
-Erin
I just started the program and am following the portion plan. It calls for 1 snack, 1 bar and 1 recovery drink per day. I have been alternating almonds, soy nuts and string cheese for my snack. Should I eat 1/2 the bar or the entire thing? What about the recovery drink? Thank you!
Staff Reply:
December 22nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Hello Brandy,
you are supposed to have one snack as well as a bar. So you should have a whole bar for one snack and if you decide to have a bar for your second snack as well, that’s when you should eat half of one. You should have a recovery drink within an hour after you finish your workout, no matter what meal or snack it falls closest to.
-Mike
Staff
I’m on my second month of the program and I can’t help but notice that the meal plan doesn’t always match up with the portions it says we should be eating. I don’t have my book on hand, but I remember that one dinner calls for 3 oz of parmesan cheese which according to the portion approach qualifies as 3 dairy and the 2nd phase of the plan only calls for 2 dairy. Is it a misprint, or is the meal plan that different from the portion approach?
Staff Reply:
January 6th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Hello Mary,
the meal plan should be kept separate from the portions approach. I think because you are left to your own devices with the portions plan, the creators of this plan were extra careful with the portions and servings. Also, you aren’t expected to eat the whole entire recipe for all meals. Most of them make multiple servings, which is great for a single person to store in the freezer for the next week!
-Mike
Staff
I am just beginning the program. What is Turkey Jerky? Also, if I am working out in the evening, should I be eating dinner after my workout?
Staff Reply:
January 6th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Hello Salim,
Turkey jerky is basically dried turkey. I’m sure they add stuff to it, but it’s kinda like dried fruit, but just meat! I wouldn’t eat dinner after 7. So if eating after your workout will be too late, try and eat an hour or more BEFORE you workout. You need time to digest.
-Mike
Staff
Hi, I was wondering if the EAS myoplex Lite french vanilla drinks (11 fl oz) each would be the correct “recovery drink” i could take? Please advise. I just started p90x yesterday. Thanks, Gene
Staff Reply:
January 6th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Hello Eugene,
I would compare labels. It’s not a law that you have to use the P90X recovery drink, but you do need something for muscle recovery and relief of soreness.
You can find the label to the recovery formula here:
http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/p90x-peak-recovery-formula.php
-Mike
Staff
I just started p90x and i am doing the portion approach. I understand the main part but when I comes to the snacks I am confused. So I get 1 bar, 1 shake, and 1 single other snack. For the other snack lets say I have a string cheese. Can i count the cheese also in the dairy section or are all the snacks separate and addition to the other portions? Sorry but I can’t find it in the box.
Staff Reply:
January 28th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Hello Jessica,
you do not have to count your snacks in any other category besides the snack category. You keep the separate.
-Mike
first I must say I am very excited about getting started. my question is would using a 7 day internal clean good to do before starting the P90X program or just go right into the program? I am feeling very good and looking forward to getting started. without the internal cleanse I plan to start Feb.1. With the internal cleanse, I will start the cleanse on Feb. 1 and then start the P90X workout on the 8th of Feb. I will appreciate the answers with one of those good explanations why or why not.
thanks in advance.
Staff Reply:
January 29th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Hello Jerry W.
if you are up to it, an internal cleanse sounds good! There is nothing wrong with getting rid of all the junk stored in your body before starting a workout plan and diet. Other Beachbody workouts suggest you do a two day fast before starting the workout and diet to kick start your weight loss. Doing a 7 day cleanse would along the same lines as that idea, just a little more extreme. I think it’s a great idea to start with a clean slate! Then starting a clean diet and exercise. You might actually want to do your cleanse, the the following week start your P90X diet. Then the following week start the workouts. Just so it’s not such a shock in the beginning.
-Mike
I work night shift and am not sure how to follow the program in order to meet it’s demands of eating……do you have any suggestions.
Staff Reply:
March 1st, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Hi Bonnie,
try and eat every two or three hours. That just means have a meal, then a snack three hours later, then another meal three hours later, and so on. I would try the portions approach. This way you can choose the foods you eat and you can easily pack them up to take with you to work. Protein bars and shakes are great for people who don’t have a lot of time to cook. Try and wait at least three hours after your last meal before you go to bed, and wait at least one hour after eating before you start your workout.
-Mike
Hi,
I’ve been making Myoplex (from powder) shakes with plain almond milk, a scoop of greens, 1/2 of a banana, and a handful of sliced almonds, blended
Im wondering… can I keep this as a morning or even a lunch meal? They really fill me up and have 27G of protein and 2G of sugar. They are easy when Im in a hurry, or just dont want to cook. Im just starting P90x- going to do Phase 1 and I eat alot of these food anyways, just have never eaten it the way its shown in the nutrition guide. Im a bit overwhelmed. Please let me know… thanks in advance 
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Staff Reply:
March 17th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Hi Kim,
your shake seems like it would fit right in to the P90X Nutrition plan, so you can probably continue to have this shake for a meal or a snack.
-Mike
How many servings are in one container of the recovery drink? How many is needed for a 3 month supply if taking one drink a day after workout?
Staff Reply:
March 18th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Hello Justin,
there is about 30 servings, so if you have a drink every day, you will need 3 tubs.
-Mike
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