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By the final stretch of the challenge, cravings peaked, and hunger became relentless. Despite successful completion of intake goals, the participant found themselves distracted and mentally foggy due to the lack of whole foods. Their daily life was colored by dull food options, and every food-related memory brought on pangs of nostalgia—a stark contrast to the brightly colored marketing of the products being ingested.
On a lighter note, the challenge highlighted the sheer convenience that a supplement-based diet can provide. No cooking meant more free time. However, the juxtaposition of time saved and satisfaction lost drew a turbulent line in the sand regarding quality versus convenience.