My favorite brand is bar none Optimum Nutrition. My personal favorite flavor is double chocolate.The amount of time this stuff has saved me... I can't even begin to explain.

When trying to lose weight its important to have quality protein in your diet. I realize it's not always possible to toss some chicken on the grill or in the oven so supplementing with protein powders can be fantastic.

Right now I am cutting, trying to take in around 2200 calories a day. Optimum is perfect, only 130 calories per scoop. Thats 24 g of protein.

I take it 3 times a day right now.

First when I wake up in the morning, I don't like making breakfast because I usually sleep in. I mix 1 scoop protein with 1/2 scoop maltodextrin (carbs in powder form).

My second shake is pre workout, about 3 o'clock, I mix 1 scoop whey with water 45 min before my workout.

My third shake of the day is post workout when I mix a scoop and a half Optimum with a scoop of maltodextrin.

Not only am I getting high quality protein that I can mix in milk or water, the calories are extremely minimal. At 130 calories per scoop I don't mind supplementing 3 times a day.

If you use a protein powder and it's not Optimum, I recommend checking it out the next time you need to re-order. 

Heres a link if you guys are interested  -=Optimum Nutrition =-