Originally Posted by
Dakara
If your main goal is to lose weight, then I wouldn't bother. But if you decide to get protein powder, don't go with weigh protein, aim for one with a very low Carb count. You don't want/need a mass gainer.
As for protein shakes themselves in general. They're not needed, just convenient. When I'm working out heavily, I have protein shakes consisting of eggs (one yolk, few whites), milk and bananna. Tastes better than the store bought stuff and atleast I know what's in it.