Thoughts on protein shakes

I would still do a protein shake, even if you are over some. Protein helps you stay full longer. To get the max results from it, you can have up to 120 grams per day. It has many benefits- just depends on who you talk to. Everyone has different takes on it. Protein makes your body burn fat, not muscle. They say you should drink one right after you wake up and one after you work out or if you get up in the middle of the night craving something to eat. I'm aiming for two per day- 68 grams from the two shakes and the rest from my food. I eat fish, nuts, cheese, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, peanut butter and drink a little milk. It is included in my calories for the day. They say the only people who shouldn't do high protein are those who have kidney issues.

EAS Myoplex...I buy the premade shakes...the powders I've seen have something like 19g of protein...this sucker has 42. 20 carbs, 300 calories. The main ingredients are:
Water
Milk protein concentrate
Pea Protein
Coco Powder.

It's my favorite, and what I turn to when I don't feel like eating real food, or after lifting because I'm trying to retain muscle.

You do realize that that garbage is loaded with sugar, and generally used as a bulking shake, right?

I'm trying to build muscle.
And I have boobs and ovaries, so I doubt I will 'bulk', also it has 1 gram of sugar per the nutrition label.
If I need opinions I will ask.

Fair enough, and I also realized that I misread your post. Lol. The milk pro shakes by them aren't that bad. I was thinking that god awful Soy protein powder crap they sell.

Gotcha No harm no foul. Protein shakes are good times!

Thought I'd pipe up for my favorite, Syntrax Nectar. 23g protein, 100 calories, 0 sugar, 0 fat, 0 carbs. I'm currently drinking the "fuzzy navel" which is sort of orangey/peachy tasting. Mixes great with water (tastes kind of like orange juice) in a plastic cup I shake up.

I was mostly looking for a protein shake that had a good calorie to protein ratio, but I'm happy someone recommended it to me a couple years ago so just want to point it out as an option for somebody who might be looking for the same thing.

*edited to fix nutritional values that I typo'd

I first tried protein shakes before weight loss surgery. Even if you have not had or do not plan on a surgery (or don't need it,) Bariatric Advantage makes AWESOME protein shakes. 160 calories, 8 carbohydrates, and 27 grams of protein. They mix smoothly in a shaker cup and have great flavors like Orange Cream, Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla, and Mocha. You can get them online. One bag lasted 3 months, with 2 shakes a day. I would never use any other brand. The orange tastes like a dreamsicle.

I am usually low on my protein so most days I will have protein powder in some form. I like 100% whey proteins, I usually get Pure Protein vanilla cream, but that's mostly because I can get it at Publix with no special trip anywhere, but if I find a good deal I will get other brands, I look for about 20-25 gms protein with no more than 150 cals.

So, if I tend to go over on protein (which I do, almost everyday) should I probably stay away from shakes since I don't do a lot of heavy lifting strength training? Also, if I'm going over on something, is it harmful to me for it to be protein (as opposed to carbs or fat or calories)? I seem to fall okay on everything usually, but protein will be high.

How much protein are you eating? MFP default has the protien level set based on the USDA recommendation which is low. Most people find 1 gram per pound of bodyweight a reasonable targer.

My favorite is Optimum Nutrition Double Rich Chocolate. I mix it in milk for my breakfast.

I have been shooting for at least 120 grams of protein per day.

I like the Melaleuca ProFlex20 shakes. They are $16.99 per bag (30 shakes) plus shipping if you are a Preferred Customer. The Vanilla are good, but the Chocolate smells and tastes just like hot chocolate (to me anyway).

I prefer to make mine up in the blender with 1/2 c skim milk, 1 c water & 1 c frozen fruit. Yummy! The chocolate I'll also do with coconut milk & peanut butter.

Right now I do a vanilla shake with fruit every morning. Mostly because I get more protein out of it than a bowl of cereal, and it is about as quick. I don't usually do breakfast otherwise, so if I can multi-task and drink my breakfast it is a good thing. I'm not sure how far into the winter I'll keep this up though.

If my protein is low for the day, or I just don't feel like anything else but a "treat" I'll make a chocolate/strawberry or chocolate/peanutbutter shake in the evening. It takes care of the sweet tooth, and fills the protein gap too.

Health wise is my favorite! I get it from my weight loss clinic and they taste like fruit. I drink them two hours after I eat so I won't snack and it works.

I don't buy anything special...usually I just throw 2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter, 1 medium sized banana, a cup of almond milk, and some ice in a blender and viola! Lots of protein and it tastes delicious.

This, pretty much. I buy natty PB or make it in the food processor, throw a banana, almond milk, and maybe a little square of organic dark chocolate in my blender, and call it good. I've never understood the appeal of protein supplements for weight loss and healthy eating.