If I remember correctly you are breastfeeding? If so, then your daily intake should be fairly high. It might be that you are not eating enough - most of what you eat goes into milk production to keep the little one healthy.

The body and brain needs carbs. I think people might be able to deny urges and cravings for the sake of losing weight, but the fact is you need them. If you are craving carbs then I would say, well, your body is perhaps telling you something. As long as you can satisfy those cravings with good carbs, you will be doing your body a world of good.

I'm not certain how long you've been in phase 1, but perhaps it is time to begin phase 2?