I haven't been doing the LC lifestyle for very long (actually, today is exactly 2 weeks), but I have noticed that my cravings have decreased. I still have some (including a dream about ice cream a couple nights ago! )...but I'm looking forward to them disappearing even more.

My favorite perk is getting to eat some of my favorite foods, like red meat, without having to feel guilty. When I went out to eat the other night, I had beef and mixed veggies (at a Chinese place), sauce on the side, and Loved it. Didn't feel deprived at all. So maybe that's another perk -- not feeling left out when I go out to eat with friends.

I noticed that you mentioned that PMS disappeared. Is that common (I hope)? How long did it take for that to happen? That would be a heck of a nice perk.