This is a really good way of putting it.

Another point: listen to your body after you've eliminated unacceptable options. I think there could be something to the idea that you crave foods that contain certain nutrients that you might be lacking, but without limits, the sensible voice is going to be drowned out by the screaming of your inner two-year-old who just wants a party in his/her mouth and wants it NOW. So just like you were parenting a two-year-old, you need to set limits and allow choices within those limits.

I think a key to my success at LC eating has been to always have lots of acceptable LC foods on hand. In that context, yes, I "listen to my body." Maybe I planned on having chicken and broccoli for dinner, but what I'm really in the mood for turns out to be salmon and mushrooms. Okay then.

Similarly, I get what I call anti-cravings. There are foods I normally like, but I'm turned off by them, for whatever reason. *shrug*