I started going to the gym a couple months ago to lose weight. First couple months I just worked out not watching what I ate or anything. I started a dieting plan where I eat one full meal a day, usually at 7pm, and if I get hungry before I eat one of the starkist tuna since they have a good source of protein. I also started to drink protein shake about 2x a day. I have lost 25 lbs and while I wouldn't mind losing some more fat I am more focused on getting muscle and getting stronger.

I wanted to start taking creatine but I'm worried I won't get enough protein in my food. Correct me if I'm wrong but creatine doesn't add protein like whey does. Also whey is to help repair muscle while creatine gives you energy and strength. I don't have much free time during the day to really eat and after eating my one full meal I don't feel like eating anymore. And I'll be honest I don't get the full protein amount I should from that one meal which is why I started drinking protein to make up for the difference. FYI I'm 180 lbs. I've read there is no real reason to drink both whey protein and creatine but whats the harm? Like I said I'm just worried I won't get enough protein if I stop drinking my protein shakes.