I've been jumping around the SPII book...and I will read the whole thing, but I wanted to get the basic idea first. Her comments about sugar got me wondering.

In my experience, I have initially done okay with LC diets (not in terms of losing weight but rather just adherence to the diet). I am familiar with the feeling of no longer wanting sugar and other junk (or at least being able to resist the urge), but it inevitably comes back. At some point, I miss the foods. I'm not certain if there is a biochemical reason for this or if it's emotional/mental. I've always been a person who likes sweets, and when I abstain, I miss the enjoyment from eating them.

So, I'm curious how many people who really loved their sweet stuff just "got over it" after a certain amount of time on TSP or some other plan. (Yes, I could ask this to the general forum, but I'm more interested in beiners, especially since they abstain from artificial sweeteners). How long did this take? Did you find something else in your life to replace what you'd given up? Have you become a person who is no longer interested in sweets, or is it still a faint nagging issue?

(edited to add: I'm fanatical about pasta sometimes too...and a half cup of whole wheat pasta just doesn't do the trick, tasty as it is)