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[quote=Anonymous]1200 calories may be too low. Forgive the forced metaphor of this extreme example, but I once heard a story about a guy who was shipwrecked for weeks and he ate fish eye balls and other gross stuff to stay alive. Basically he said that things that seem unthinkable like ripping apart live fish and drinking urine seem super reasonable when you are starving/ dehydrated. I liken some cravings to the way I feel about food when I am nursing or like quitting smoking. Your brain is really powerful and will make you feel physical feelings that aren’t real.

For me, I have to give up all sugar AND fake sugar AND sugar alcohols. Even Stevia, don’t even start with that “it’s natural” excuse. Also I have to eat only protein and veggies for breakfast. Any carbs for breakfast and I crave them all day. I find giving up sugar helps my cravings in the micro sense, but not the macro sense. Doing what works for me for breakfast helps me stay on track all day. When I follow my plan, I can have carbs at dinner without going overboard. It doesn’t help me craving sweets and carbs overall. It’s like being an alcoholic and choosing to stay sober every day and not putting myself in a position to cheat. Giving up sugar is not some magic cure that will make you never want it again. Anyone who says that is probably one of those people like my husband who forget to eat or don’t see why diets are hard. [/quote]

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