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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mbaker" data-source="post: 2014619" data-attributes="member: 256617">I think there are degrees of how far individuals can cut sugar addiction (strong word, but this is what I think it is).  Sugar acts on the senses and apparently we are hard wired to get this hit for potential times of famine.  In a modern context the famine (hopefully) is not with us hence the sugar related issues.  Ensure you are getting enough potassium, avocados are a good source, and if you don't have hypertension sprinkle around half a teaspoon of sea salt on your meals.If you can well formulate your low carb diet then your satiety should counteract / mitigate general food cravings.  [USER=408573]@Guzzler[/USER] I think is insightful in asking for examples of your eating as this probably holds the key for you.Sugar has been possibly high in your diet (like most people) for decades, so it will take a while for your body to adjust.  From a physical performance standpoint it took me around 5 months to get fully into fat burning mode, I recall "hitting the wall" at around 3 miles of fast walking, now I can walk on an empty stomach and so a weights workout.</blockquote>

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