Protein shakes and meal replacements

[Nellysgirl]

Seems to be a lot of women drinking protein shakes now. Do they aid weight loss? Are they to have instead of a meal?

[ShellyW40]

Protein shakes are used by gym and exercise enthusiasts who want a quick hit of protein to aid muscle growth; ie to gain weight.

They are not a weight loss aid, although they are becoming a popular choice as a meal replacement which in my opinion is really, really unhealthy.

[Nellysgirl]

Anyone? If I can lose weight doing this I need to know