This is the kind of post I needed before week 8. The mirror check is more useful than the number alone. Did protein get easier after you moved to 5mg or did it stay something you had to plan?

The highest-yield pre-start setup is usually hydration you will actually use, 1 to 2 easy protein anchors, and softer backup foods for the first morning after the shot.

The biggest surprise for many people is that side effects often behave like a timing pattern, not one big event. Knowing when the day gets harder is more useful than generic reassurance.

For me day 2 was worse than day 1. I would not do brunch as a first experiment unless it is very low-pressure.

Moderator note: keep this to experience and provider-contact triggers. No member should tell another member to change dose or ignore persistent vomiting.

When appetite is low, success usually comes from lower-friction intake, not more discipline. Cold foods and smaller portions often outperform forcing a normal breakfast.