Eh, I'm not as focused on protein. My boyfriend used to make me drink those protein recovery drinks and they never really helped. Plus (to me) they tasted awful and I couldn't stand the texture.

I think protein is supposed to help women if they are attempting to lose fat & keep muscle, but exercise doesn't seem to affect my weight in the slightest.

Here's an interesting note from the NY Times about women and protein, too. Not to be contrary, because I think it has a lot to do with age and hormone levels, but I just felt like throwing something else into the mix. And I like the lightbulb moment in the article that - gasp! - men and women are different!