Agree with the valuable comments. Cold turkey is essential in the beginning, because, being an addiction, it continues to feed itself by manifesting in hunger and cravings. Ken's comment that the desire fades away to nothing is something I've experienced, but I had to build a mental brick wall where when I went low carb, I realized it was literally a healthy life or earlier death situation. Therefore, embarking on my journey means no desserts or sweets of any kind. That's the single most important aspect of my eating lifestyle. No caving to cravings. Cravings go away, but being steadfast even when I thought I had overcome the situation has meant everything to my quality of life and good health.