My Shot Day Checklist

I do better with shot day when I stop treating it like an event. The more routine it feels, the less space it takes up in my head. I still pay attention to how I feel, but I don't want the whole day to turn into a buildup.

What I do before the shot

1. I decide the timing ahead of time.
2. I make sure I have water nearby and something easy to eat later.
3. I take the next day into account mainly when I'm increasing my dose, less when I've been steady for a while.

What I note afterward

1. What time I took it
2. Whether I ate normally that day
3. Whether hydration was decent
4. Whether anything felt different that evening
5. Whether I want to check anything specific the next morning

I log all of this in a shot-tracking app on my phone, which keeps it out of my head and easy to look back on. You don't need an app, though. A note on your phone works and so does paper. If you'd rather keep it on paper, there's a printable side effect log in the resources section.

Why I keep it this simple

I don't want a complicated ritual. I want something repeatable enough that I can compare one week to the next without guessing. A short checklist helps me remember context, which matters because side effects can feel bigger in the moment than they do when I look back at an actual pattern. It also keeps me from overcorrecting. If I have a rough day, I'd rather record it clearly than invent a whole theory on the spot.

The point isn't a perfect shot day. It's to keep the basics covered, make the week easier to review, and leave less room for chaos. I trust boring preparation more than vibes.

This pairs with what I track during the week. Shot day is one piece of that bigger picture.