The problem with carbs is that the more you eat the more you crave them. The key is to resist your cravings and cut out the simple carbs (bread, pasta, rice and potatoes and sugar) for at least 2-3 weeks to break the cycle. You will feel better and lose weight as well. As far as the salt and good fats go, use them in moderation. After you break the cycle, introduce the carbs back very sparingly.

I have the same problem -- I'd rather eat salty, carby snacks than sweets. So something that might help: beef jerky.

I know, it sounds odd, but it worked for me. Not sure it's considered healthy, but when I was on the South Beach diet, it was something I could snack on during the weeks I was off carbs.

okay. This is how squirrelly I am...

I crave peanut butter and carrots. Together. It is the BEST.

The great thing is...carrots have a lot of water in them and I don't get really thirsty after eating the peanut butter.

Am I really weird?

That doesn't sound too weird.

I was put on a very low salt diet when I was pregnant and developed pre-eclampsia. You would be incredibly surprised to find out how much salt is in any processed food...

Strangely, I found that a low salt diet had limited carbs - because most baked goods are sodium rich. So I cut out bread, anything in a can/box/bag. And I easily cut my intake down to 500 mgs a day. I didn't have any cravings after the first two or three weeks.

Hi Brianne, You point out something really important. Most cravings are gone within two to three weeks if you can resist whatever it is you are trying to stay away from. By cutting down on your salt, you are also helping to improve your blood pressure and heart!