Dear J:
I know exactly what you mean about feeling like a heroin addict when it comes to carbs or just food for that matter. I quit smoking not too long ago and when the cravings would come for a ciggarette I could take a deep breath and wait for the urge to pass and it would!!!! For me quitting nicotein was a breeeeeeze compared to getting my eating in control!! And...I have heard that quitting smoking is as difficult as quitting heroin!
When I am eating especially carbs and get into that "trance" forgettaboutit!!! Nothing could stop or get in my way of eating that second handful of Godiva or ice cream....this is a very very powerful force. I think it has to do with our Insulin levels....being on this diet tho will free us from these incredibly powerful urges....as with an alcoholic .....slips are a part recovery. Pick yourself up and get back on track! You can do it!