WIS0320 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Does it take before you don't feel like you are obsessing over not eating them? I knew carbs were addicting but geeze, I am fantasizing about pasta and cookies over here. I want a ball park amount of time for getting over the hump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stayseeliz Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I've been low carb for 12 days now and I don't crave them at all anymore. I think it takes 4-5 days at most. I feel so much better and it's nice to fit into my jeans again!! I might add some lower sugar fruit in next week or I might wait. I'm pretty satisfied right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 About a week here. The bread aisle in the grocery store smells disgusting now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 About 4-5 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvingLife Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 It can take awhile, but usually 4-5 days. I don't 'give up' carbs but I do limit them and it has helped me to lose weight. I lost 15 lbs by limiting my carb intake, but I could never give up dessert, I just limit everything to small portions. If we are having baked potatoes, I eat half of one, if we are having a carby meal, I take a small plate and fill it up accordingly. Never take seconds, stop when you are satisfied, eat veggies, or fruit with the meal (I prefer a salad and then the meal). So no I don't give up, but I do limit!:lol: This has helped me lose so much weight it's crazy, and I am mantaining it all with moderation and exercise. I hope you are successful though!!!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I'd say 5-7 days depending on how much I restrict carbs, and how much fat I eat to prevent cravings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulubelle Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I don't think it ever leaves you! At least it didn't leave me! I was fairly low carb (very low white sugar) for 1 year and it was pure will power - until I started giving in!!! A pure white bagel is always my downfall! Just don't ever give in! Reach for the fruit/veggies instead and lots of salad. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliums Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) Muffin in a minute helped me deal with strong carb desires. It is really the only way I could get through the first few days. http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=540150 I make one like this but use a few drops of stevia instead of Splenda. Now I like them even withou the stevia. I also do not always use the butter but then I use half and half. Good luck! Edited February 25, 2012 by Trilliums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyMommy Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 No more than a week. I feel so much better now I don't think I'll ever go back to how I used to eat. I've lost 40lbs and the 'carb fog' has lifted. Once I get to my goal weight I'm going to start adding in whole grain complex carbs and see how I feel, and take it from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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