Protein Shakes!

Use them when you are down your protein goal.

Keep your protein intake high when you are losing weight. Combining that with lifting can keep the muscle loss to a minimum when at a calorie deficit.

There isn't anything magical about protein shakes, but they are convenient.

I drink a protein shake most mornings....I have a terrible time eating breakfast anyways, and this is a great way for me to get some nutrition in. You always need protein.

Are you not working out now? If you're not, I don't understand why you would wait till you are at goal. You'll get to goal faster working out.

I drink a protein shake most mornings....I have a terrible time eating breakfast anyways, and this is a great way for me to get some nutrition in. You always need protein.

Are you not working out now? If you're not, I don't understand why you would wait till you are at goal. You'll get to goal faster working out.

^^ This. Me too! I make one at night so it's ready in the morning. Adding 1Tbs. of chia seed gives it great texture, adds a lot of healthy omegas, makes it more filling, and helps with craving throughout the day.

Use them now!

To the person who asked about taste, they taste fine but who cares? Not everything you put in your mouth is going to taste like Heaven. Get over it, drink your protein shake and suck it up for 20 seconds. That's it. Otherwise, get some almond, soya or skimmed milk, some cocoa, some sweetener, a banana, some peanut butter or whatever and make it into a tasty meal replacement. It isn't that hard, your attitude is what makes it hard.

http://upfitness.co.uk/articles/nutrition/faq-protein/
Are high protein diets good for someone attempting to lose fat and/or gain lean body mass?

Yes.

The word “protein” derives from the Greek “prota”, and before you think I am starting to sound like the father in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” this has relevance as prota means OF PRIMARY IMPORTANCE. Without adequate protein cosmetic issues such as losing 1 stone (with attendant impossible to shift localised fat deposits) pale into comparison as too many times I have seen (almost always women) end up with depressed thyroids that have a knock on effect on their estrogen/progesterone hormonal axis (and consequently impair fertility, vitality, skin tone etc…the negative list can run into the dozens).

If this isn’t enough for you lets also take note that protein-

maintains muscle mass whilst dieting. Not important for a woman you may think, but oh yes it is! 1lb of muscle equals an additional 50calories a day onto your metabolism. If you lose 5 lbs of muscle with excessive dieting (a very common error) your metabolism will slow down by 250cals a day – which is a massive 1750 calories a week!
The consumption of carbohydrates and fats actually burn up less than 5% of the ingested calories in order to properly digest them. If you eat protein a whopping 30% of the calories you consume are burned up simply digesting the food!

Pretty compelling stuff I think.

I have a wonderful shake (Body By ViSalus), twice a day. It helps you burn fat AND build lean muscle. I'm using it to help me get to my goal weight.

How exactly does it do this?

Oh, and the statement about burning fat and building lean muscle - total cr*p btw.

Right now I'm using the GNC Lean in Pumpkin Spice and Peppermint Mocha. Delish. I actually have iikerd all the GNC Lean flavors and there is no gritty texture to gross me out.

Drink a shake whenever you need to reach your protein goals. No real need to use them if you are getting enough protein from diet alone.