I always get confused when people use the term "bars." Are they referring to the various low carb candy bars that are available (with a minimal amount of protein in them and usually sugar alcohols for sweetening) or to the meal-replacement bars, which have somewhere around 20 grams of protein per bar and are not as sweet? An example of the candy bar type would be an Atkins Endulge bar, and the meal-replacement would be the Atkins Advantage.

It makes a difference, I believe. While I feel it is okay to eat the meal-replacement bars if not on induction, the candy bars are just a substitution for what made most of us overweight to begin with. If this WOE is supposed to retrain our eating habits, then we should be eliminating the candy from our life, except for very occasional treats.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Joan