Freedom from the screaming hunger of blood sugar things was the first, and still one of the best, rewards of sticking with low carb.

What still astonishes me is how certain other foods have the same effect. I think that's the biggest hurdle for people: recognizing the very foods they crave are the foods which cause cravings!

But then, we've been taught our whole lives that BREAD is the staff of life, sooooo good for you, etc. Once we get that through our heads, other considerations can be made.