5-7 oz of protein is a lot for me to eat at one meal. Is it possible to spread it out over two meals?

Yes
And the revised sheet has 8 oz of protein (regardless of the type).

My coach says no, but she's very strict and by the book. (Very literal) I was having a hard time too but it does get easier.

My coach also says no. Because I think in phase 2 is when you start having protein with the noon meal.

My coach recommend that I split it up if 8oz was too much at one time (and it is 8oz. on the new protocol sheet). Most days I have about 3oz at lunch and the remaining 5 oz. at dinner.