I do alot of climbing and have to pick up and carry lots of logs. would they just make me gain weight or would they help me lose fat and gain muscle?

It all depends really. I only eat protein bars when I'm on the go and that I don't have time to sit down to have a healthy meal (I work outdoors a lot and sometimes, all I have access to are sandwiches or other foods that don't really fit into my diet). Protein bars are not only high on protein but some are also high on carbs and it's something that you might taking into account when choosing your bars.

I used eat them before about one hour before the gym while at work in the office quick cup of tea with a protein bar. Only thing is there pretty expensive in ireland roughly about €2 a bar

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and that a bar with about 22g of protien, the top brands around 30g plus €3 a bar
can of tuna comes in a 5 pack for about €3

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Yes they can be great if you use the right ones in the right amounts. Don't rely on them solely. For an in between meal snack they are perfect. Be sure and check the nutrition facts some aren't even worth touching and you would be better off with a snickers or butterfinger.

You sound like a busy man.
You'll only gain weight if you eat more than you burn.If depends on the bar{Cal's @ fat}.Some are high crab some are low crab.

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Good info ...

If your just looking for something small and quick for on the go, OS Trim ostrich sticks are great. I used to buy a lot of protein bars to sneak in a snack between breaks at work, but since I discovered OS Trim, I dont eat the bars anymore.

But if your looking for a meal replacement, I guess they could be alright if you find the right ones, but as said above, I would NOT rely solely on them.