So what other tips do you have for a newbie? I don't get my first fill isn't until jan 2nd I'm eating 1/2 cup of mushy protein and either 1/2 cup of veggies. I was told to consume 64grams of protein a day but no more than 4 oz at a time. Feels like I'm going to be drinking non stop. Hard to get all that protein in when your in mushy stage. I drink my water pretty well no problems there, I have tried adding protein non flavored whey to soups and potatoes and things like that not very tasty.