Protein Drinks

Lately I've been drinking protein drinks. I'm quite surprised at this because they have always grossed me out to be honest. But I like it and I really enjoy all the protein and I can tell how it affects my energy level. I feel it's best to have it before I work out instead of as a muscle repair after working out because when I'm working out and I feel like "oh I need to give up" I think to myself "no I drank my protein and I have I have enough energy to get through this workout." Whatever helps you stick with it, right? It's just funny to me because I never thought I was a "protein drinker." But I am! I work out and I need that protein to help me get through my workout. For some reason it just makes me feel cliché.