any women using protein powder?

I do shakes for breakfast quite often. I don't even mix them with anything other than water. I have had good results so far....I don't think you would have to replace lunch with one, but I do sometimes if I am super busy and won't have time to eat something else.

I use Unjury whey protein. Can be ordered from their site at www.unjury.com. Favorite flavors are classic chocolate and vanilla. They also make other flavors. I do a protein shake with almond milk and fruit every morning and am very satisfied--one scoop is 20 grams of protein. They have auto ship which discounts 15%. All other carbs, sugars and everything else are next to nothing. The taste is the cleanest and best I have ever found-no aftertaste at all.

I used 2 different brands of protein powder. After workouts I use Nectar's whey protein isolate in my shakes. Typically that consists of a cup of frozen berries (fruit), lite yogurt cup (greek sometimes), 4oz of Vfusion light (any flavor), and a scoop of lemonade protein powder, sometimes I add kale or spinach. Then I make homemade protein muffins and bars. I use Jamie Eason's chocolate protein bar recipe and put it in a muffin pan. I use designer's whey protein. I also make my own peanut butter chocolate protein bars that I eat for snacks or pre-workout meal. I have been doing this for 4 weeks and I am happy with the results at this time. I am losing weight and growing muscle. My macros are set for 30% carbs, 35% protein 35% fats. Good luck to you.

I drink Muscle Milk chocolate powder mixed with unsweetened almond milk (30cal per cup). I am focusing on gaining muscle since I don't have a lot of weight left to use so I don't mind that it has 150 cal per scoop, I just factor it in to my daily quota. You can also get Muscle Milk light which has 100 cal per scoop. They both taste great! I hate the taste of whey protein for some reason but this stuff works for me.

I love protein powder and believe its very important in ones daily diet. Though after lots of research on all the store brand powder I was a bit turned off by it. They put so many fillers in it and it really didn't go well with my stomach. I started using this powder made by the company ViSalus and I'm addicted. It's a meal replacement so it's perfect for me when I'm on the run. It has a wonderful tri protein blend without all the ick.. It taste AMAZING... You can make a smoothie or just mix it in milk.. It's very fairly priced and ontop of that I get it for FREE :-) (anyone can!) So to say the least, I love it...

i used to do smoothies for breakfast
i would buy bananas and strawberries and cut them up and separate them into ziplock baggies and freeze them, grab one out in the morning, throw it in the blender with vanilla protein powder and a splash of water.... they are really good, and filling, too filling for me actually, so i switched to granola bars...
my husband really gets on to me about the lack of protein in my diet, i eat meat, but not a whole lot at a time, and i prefer veggies, so a lot of times i don't eat meat, or like when we have tacos i put the tiniest bit of meat on there so it can still be considered a taco, but i'm trying to do better with that

Daily!! I love it...there are so many different ways to change it up too. Protein is a girls (or guys) best friend

There are many protein powders that I have tried, but in my opinion, nothing comes close like the Amp Wheybolic Extreme 60 that I got from GNC. It mixes well with water and so I don't have to force myself to drink it before and after my workouts. So far vanilla is the only kind I have... and though it's fantastic, I probably wont be buying anymore anytime soon because of the price (72 bucks when it isn't on sale or marked down).

In any case, it also makes for a handy snack and can kill that sweets craving. I try to get my fill of it, considering without a protein, it's almost impossible for me to get anywhere near my daily allotment of protein. Another good one (this one coming from most of my customers) is the Eas Myos protein? I think that's what it's called.

I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Natural Whey Protein in the chocolate flavor to make smoothies after my workouts, especially when I've done strength training.

Haven't really thought of it as a "weight loss" tool, but have been looking at it as a good way to get that much needed protein to help with the muscle recovery, growth and the calorie burn right after working out.

I just throw ice cubes, 4oz. of Dannon light & fit nonfat vanilla yogurt, 1 cup of partially thawed frozen strawberries, and one rounded scoop of my whey protein together and blend it in my blender. I like using it in smoothies because I can't drink it quickly and it leaves me feeling full/satisfied. I get some great fruit and vitamins in me while getting the necessary post-workout protein in.

I have 2 shakes a day, one as part of my breakfast mixed with either milk or water, depending on what else I'm going to eat that day (I'll use milk if I need to get more calories in or water if I don't) and the other part of my breakfast is half a slice of Nature's Pride Double Fiber Whole Wheat bread with 1tbsp natural peanut butter. Second shake is post workout, before dinner. I still have a pre-workout snack, dinner, and usually a mid-morning snack as well. So even with having 2 shakes a day, I still eat a total of 5-6 times a day, including the shakes. I don't think you need to use it as a meal replacement (I *personally* wouldn't be able to do that...I like to eat my meals and if I drink them I end up eating again anyway because I feel gypped lol). If you're going to go over your calories by not drinking it as a meal replacement, then maybe re-evaluate your food choices throught the day and see if you can make any adjustments. Unless you don't mind it being a replacement