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Many of this site's pages — most companion pages, and thirty-eight of the daily prompts — contain em dashes written without surrounding spaces: "word—word" instead of "word — word." Our house style spaces em dashes for screen readability, and much of the site predates that rule. The words are unaffected; this is punctuation spacing only. Each page corrects as our normal review cycle reaches it — a prompt and its companion page together, never one without the other — rather than as a bulk edit outside our verification process. Corrections are recorded here as each page is updated.

Details

Defect f001 · registered 20 August 2026 · amended 21 August 2026 · resolved 22 August 2026

Affects 38 daily prompts and 313 companion pages. 351 corrected.

Affected pages last measured 21 August 2026.

Affected companions

• The Pantry Test — corrected
• Sleep and Hunger — corrected
• Counter Scan — corrected
• Sugar’s Double Hit — corrected
• The Plateau Question — corrected
• Effortless Eater — corrected
• The Insulin Cycle — corrected
• The Late-Night Pull — corrected
• The Broken Window — corrected
• Kitchen Designer — corrected

303 more…

• Fridge Reality — corrected
• Willpower’s Limit — corrected
• Stress Inventory — corrected
• Desk Drawer Audit — corrected
• The Restaurant Menu — corrected
• The Weekend Slide — corrected
• Clean Slate — corrected
• The Convenience Test — corrected
• The Recurring Failure — corrected
• Ancestor Test — corrected
• Freezer Check — corrected
• Breaking Resistance — corrected
• Natural Rhythm — corrected
• The Visible Fruit Test — corrected
• The Fasting Fears — corrected
• Hunger vs. Habit — corrected
• The Exercise Excuse — corrected
• The Long View — corrected
• The Buffet — corrected
• The Afternoon Crash — corrected
• The Snack Cupboard — corrected
• The Drink Order — corrected
• The Clear Kitchen — corrected
• Traditional Wisdom — corrected
• Breakfast Optional — corrected
• The Hidden Sugar Hunt — corrected
• The Body’s Response — corrected
• The Social Pressure — corrected
• The Food Diary Question — corrected
• The Movie Theater — corrected
• The Work Lunch — corrected
• Meal Timing Mindset — corrected
• Nightstand Check — corrected
• Artificial Sweeteners — corrected
• The All-or-Nothing Trap — corrected
• The Sovereign Kitchen — corrected
• The Checkout Lane — corrected
• The Return of the Cravings — corrected
• Automatic Eater — corrected
• The Office Candy Bowl — corrected
• The Problem Foods — corrected
• The Airport — corrected
• The Stress Eater Question — corrected
• The Clear Path — corrected
• The Bag Test — corrected
• The Mediterranean Secret — corrected
• The Portion Creep — corrected
• Closing the Kitchen — corrected
• The Sauce Scan — corrected
• Why Diets Fail — corrected
• The Trigger Food — corrected
• The Weight Regain — corrected
• The Beverage Inventory — corrected
• The Minnesota Experiment — corrected
• The “Just One” — corrected
• The Invisible Causes — corrected
• The Future Self — corrected
• The Bread Basket — corrected
• Glycogen Stores — corrected
• The Spice Cabinet — corrected
• The Boredom Eating — corrected
• The Gatekeeper — corrected
• The Liquid Calories — corrected
• The Family Dinner — corrected
• The Yogurt Check — corrected
• The Motivation Dip — corrected
• The Pragmatist — corrected
• Ketone Production — corrected
• The Hotel Room — corrected
• The Cereal Shelf — corrected
• The Emotional Trigger — corrected
• The Experimenter — corrected
• The Hypothalamus — corrected
• The Happy Hour — corrected
• The Bread Box — corrected
• The Sugar Withdrawal — corrected
• The Curator — corrected
• The Cafeteria Studies — corrected
• The Road Trip — corrected
• The Pasta Inventory — corrected
• The Scale Obsession — corrected
• The Stoic Eater — corrected
• The Dinner Party — corrected
• The Hunger Confusion — corrected
• The Minimalist — corrected
• Growth Hormone — corrected
• The Leftovers — corrected
• The Cookie Jar — corrected
• The Plateau Patience — corrected
• The Long-Game Player — corrected
• The Birthday Cake — corrected
• The Cracker Box — corrected
• The Sleep Debt — corrected
• The Biologist — corrected
• Adrenaline Response — corrected
• The Free Sample — corrected
• The Granola Bar Stash — corrected
• The Social Eating — corrected
• Insulin Sensitivity — corrected
• The Nut Jar — corrected
• The Perfectionism Trap — corrected
• The Scientist — corrected
• Blood Sugar Stability — corrected
• The Appetizer Round — corrected
• The Juice Check — corrected
• The Comparison Trap — corrected
• The Athlete — corrected
• The Five Stages — corrected
• The Cheese Plate — corrected
• The Dried Fruit Bag — corrected
• The Monk — corrected
• Calorie Compensation — corrected
• The Dessert Menu — corrected
• The Flavored Water Check — corrected
• The Quick Fix Mentality — corrected
• The Lipostat — corrected
• The Comfort Food Moment — corrected
• The Protein Bar Box — corrected
• The Spouse/Partner Challenge — corrected
• The Apprentice — corrected
• Metabolic Adaptation — corrected
• The Pre-Meal Drink — corrected
• The Candy Drawer — corrected
• The Accountability Gap — corrected
• The Warrior — corrected
• The Nonconscious Brain — corrected
• The Cocktail — corrected
• The Peanut Butter Jar — corrected
• The Vacation Excuse — corrected
• The Coach — corrected
• The Hotel Breakfast — corrected
• The Trail Mix Bag — corrected
• The Hormonal Excuse — corrected
• Economic Choice — corrected
• The Work Event — corrected
• The Smoothie Supplies — corrected
• The Self-Sabotage Pattern — corrected
• The Architect — corrected
• The Brain Stem — corrected
• The Networking Event — corrected
• The Self-Trust Issue — corrected
• The Investor — corrected
• Ghrelin — corrected
• The Breakfast Meeting — corrected
• The Fruit Bowl — corrected
• The Shame Spiral — corrected
• The Gardener — corrected
• Leptin — corrected
• The Office Kitchen — corrected
• The Alcohol Inventory — corrected
• The Binge Recovery — corrected
• The Parent — corrected
• Palatability — corrected
• The Snack Bar — corrected
• The Tea Collection — corrected
• The Clean Eating Obsession — corrected
• The Philosopher — corrected
• Calorie Density — corrected
• The Catered Meeting — corrected
• The Soda Supply — corrected
• The Exercise Compensation — corrected
• The Sage — corrected
• Food Advertising — corrected
• The Lunch Delivery — corrected
• The Chocolate Stash — corrected
• The Mindless Eating — corrected
• The Mentor — corrected
• Processing and Nutrition — corrected
• The Convenience Store — corrected
• The Instant Oatmeal Packets — corrected
• The Starting Over Trap — corrected
• The Naturalist — corrected
• Body Fat Purpose — corrected
• The Late Flight — corrected
• The Yogurt Shelf — corrected
• The Partner Sabotage — corrected
• The Traditionalist — corrected
• Homeostasis — corrected
• The Team Lunch — corrected
• The Sports Drink Supply — corrected
• The Restriction Backlash — corrected
• The Healer — corrected
• The Cracker Variety — corrected
• The Cheat Day Concept — corrected
• The Minimalist Eater — corrected
• The Food Court — corrected
• The Muffin Check — corrected
• The Motivation Roller Coaster — corrected
• The Essentialist — corrected
• Sleep and Hormones — corrected
• The Barbecue — corrected
• The Sweetener Packets — corrected
• The Emotional Void — corrected
• The Realist — corrected
• Fructose and the Liver — corrected
• The Holiday Season — corrected
• The Bread Supply — corrected
• The Willpower Depletion — corrected
• The Pragmatist Eater — corrected
• The Graduation Party — corrected
• The Energy Drink Habit — corrected
• The Knowledge-Action Gap — corrected
• The Intentional Eater — corrected
• The Baby Shower — corrected
• The Granola Supply — corrected
• The Self-Compassion Balance — corrected
• The Student — corrected
• Intermittent vs. Continuous — corrected
• The Conference — corrected
• The Condiment Audit — corrected
• The Support System Gap — corrected
• The Guide — corrected
• The Wedding Reception — corrected
• The Flavored Yogurt Check — corrected
• The Consistency Problem — corrected
• The Witness — corrected
• The Hunger Scale — corrected
• The Picnic — corrected
• The Vitamin Water Check — corrected
• The Time Scarcity Excuse — corrected
• The Keeper — corrected
• Exercise and Appetite — corrected
• The Sick Day — corrected
• The Children’s Snacks — corrected
• The Perfectionist Paralysis — corrected
• The Veteran — corrected
• Variety and Consumption — corrected
• The Super Bowl Party — corrected
• The After-Dinner Sweets — corrected
• The Trigger Identification — corrected
• The Elder Self — corrected
• The Funeral Reception — corrected
• The Morning Beverage — corrected
• The Rock Bottom Question — corrected
• The Phoenix — corrected
• The Hunger Waves — corrected
• The Last Meal Question — corrected
• The Portion Size Audit — corrected
• The Core Problem — corrected
• The Intentionalist — corrected
• The Brain’s Energy Needs — corrected
• The Farewell Dinner — corrected
• The Backup Meal — corrected
• The Fatigue Factor — corrected
• The Retirement Party — corrected
• The Identity Conflict — corrected
• The Sovereign — corrected
• The Impromptu Invitation — corrected
• The Freezer Meal Stock — corrected
• The Blame Game — corrected
• The Disciplined One — corrected
• Muscle Preservation — corrected
• The Rain Check — corrected
• The Fruit Juice Box — corrected
• The Guilt Spiral — corrected
• The Emotional Eating Substitute — corrected
• Fatty Acid Oxidation — corrected
• The Tasting Menu — corrected
• The Snack Replacement — corrected
• The Expectations Gap — corrected
• The Gentle Warrior — corrected
• The Food Gift — corrected
• The Secret Stash — corrected
• The Yo-Yo Pattern — corrected
• The Balanced One — corrected
• The Kitchen Timer — corrected
• The Overthinking Trap — corrected
• The Confident Eater — corrected
• Satiety Hormones — corrected
• The Working Vacation — corrected
• The Baking Supplies — corrected
• The External Validation Need — corrected
• The Evolved One — corrected
• The Cooking Class — corrected
• The Pantry Depth — corrected
• The Comfort Zone — corrected
• The Transformed One — corrected
• Protein and Insulin — corrected
• The Office Celebration — corrected
• The Refrigerator Door — corrected
• The Self-Punishment — corrected
• The Free One — corrected
• The Menu Preview — corrected
• The Self-Deception — corrected
• The Selective Eater — corrected
• The Visual Cues — corrected
• The Water Quality — corrected
• The Happy Hour Alternative — corrected
• The Processed Food Ratio — corrected
• The Abundant One — corrected
• The Compensation Effect — corrected
• The Capable One — corrected
• The Self-Talk — corrected
• The Kind One — corrected
• The Tolerant One — corrected
• The Farewell to Food — corrected
• The Kitchen Lighting — corrected
• The Food Mood — corrected
• The Hunger Fear — corrected
• The Fearless One — corrected
• The Impulse Barrier — corrected
• The Pattern Recognition — corrected
• The Whole Person — corrected

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