I think it's an individual thing AND depends on how good you are limiting yourself. I've sworn off peanuts completely, and now I have a bit of a problem with pistachios, although it's not as bad. I refuse to eat them unless I'm short on calories/fat for the day (which happens a lot, thankfully; LOL). So I use 'em when I need them, not when I want them. And I try to drink extra water if I have them, to make up for the salt.

Good luck!!