we all love carbs. the cravings got so intense for me at one point it felt like my organs were starving. cutting down on carbs for everyone is a good thing and I've told my overweight friends.. if you want to lose half a stone in a week or two, stop eating carbs. this is mostly due to the fluid retention which is immediately lost due to no longer being of benefit to the body !! Best of Luck in 2018. my other tip is keep away from sweeteners, they trick the brain (in a bad way) ! PEANUT BUTTER WITH NO SUGAR IS NITRO