<human>: Hello all!  
   
I've searched through this subreddit and found several comments on protein shakes, but this is an area that has always been vague for me. Last time I was very successful on my weight loss journey my wife got me convinced to try Herbalife. I replaced two meals a day with their shakes and lost weight. Big shocker, once I stopped with the shakes I put weight back on.  
   
This time around, I'm trying to eat normal foods, just be more careful about selection and quantity. However, breakfast is still the toughest meal for me. I tend to be running late and I think a meal replacement protein shake is a quick and easy alternative. So I was hoping I could get some advice from all of you on a few questions.  
   

1. What kind of meal replacement shakes do any of use use? I read some issues about people getting sick from too much pure protein shake, so I'd rather ensure it's a protein based meal replacement rather than a muscle building protein option. Please give brands for powders you buy etc, not just how you make it!

2. What are easy breakfast options that you all have and enjoy? I have a 45 minute commute to my office which makes a shake very practical (drink and drive!) but I'm open to other suggestions. 

3. Slightly off topic, but I need pointers on exercise protein shakes. It appears some people swear by it, and others don't. I have no goal to get a 6-pack or anything like that. I'm just wanting to lose some weight and feel better. Is something before/during/after a workout necessary and helpful to weight loss, or is that something I should worry about later?   

   
I'm new to this subreddit and posted a bit of information about me in Motivation Monday if you are curious. Thanks in advance!

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<bot>: 3 questions. 1. Meal replacement shake brands? 2. Quick and Easy breakfast options. 3. Protein and exercise supplement advice.