General Diet Plans and Questions - buying a blender-hoping it helps weight loss

Well, I've decided to buy a blender in a couple of days. I want to try to experiment with protein shakes and other similar drinks to help with my weight loss. I dont want to go on any fad diets, so has anyone had success losing weight using a blender (to make shakes, meal-replacements, ect.)?

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I have a shake every day. I'm not a breakfast person so this kind of fools me into having some body-fuel in the morning.
I buy protein powder in a bulk food store. Either soy or whey. I like them both. I buy big bags of frozen fruit and add a tbsp of crushed flax seed. I use water. Sometimes it needs a dash of Splenda. Others add other supplements like omega oils etc.
I can't use this to replace any other meals because drinking just doesn't do it for me. I tried slimfast once and after I'd had my shake, I went looking for something to chew :)

I find having a blender or even a hand blender has been very helpful. I like to make my own smoothies with fresh fruit, so it comes in handy. I occasionally have protein shakes, which can get lumpy if you don't mix them well enough. If I didn't have a blender, I wouldn't make either of those, but I'm not sure if having smoothies or protein shakes has actually helped with my weight loss.

Not sure if you bought your blender yet..but I vote for the vitamixer..FANTASTIC blender albeit pricey..but you will have it for years.

I bought my blender already, but thanks for the suggestion