How can I lose weight?

Hey Brandon, I've been where you are. I'm 6'4" and when I was your age I was about 250lbs (not as muscular as you seem to be). But I desperately wanted to lose weight, and I too was always "the Big Guy". To be honest, muscle weighs more than fat and the protein shakes that you are using are meant to increase muscle mass equaling more weight. I think what you should be more concerned with in your case is your BMI (body mass index) instead of your weight because of your height . This is basically a ratio of how much of your body is fat and how much is muscle. When I was in the Navy, the max BMI for my height and weight was 22% and that is on the high side. In my personal opinion, I looked and felt the best at about 230lbs with a 19% BMI. I was only able to achieve this by completing boot camp for the Navy, but that's not always an option for everyone. My advice for you is to not worry so much about your weight and focus more on your BMI to keep healthy and fit. Good Luck to you!