For me the first step would be fixing my regular diet because supplements cannot make up for consistently poor nutrition

I compare products within the same category because comparing completely different formulas does not tell me much

I would leave some flexibility in the plan so one unexpected meal does not ruin the whole week

I usually give it some time before changing anything because body weight naturally fluctuates

When I increase my training days I may need more food to support recovery and energy

I think about my diet first and then decide if a supplement is actually useful

I keep a basic meal structure and change the serving sizes depending on my current goals

I keep protein fairly high and make sure I am eating enough total calories before worrying too much about the exact carb and fat split

Cooking smaller batches makes sense if you are not sure how much food you will actually eat

Before adding anything new I check whether I am already getting the same ingredient from another product