Alan wrote:
:: Apologies in advance if this one has been done to death already -
:: sadly I don't have the time at the moment to look through past
:: postings so I'm being rather lazy...
::
::
:: Just starting out on a regime of reducing sugar intake in particular
:: and carbohydrates in general. However a couple of times I've lapsed.
:: Typically what happens is that I feel very well for 12-24 hours but
:: then my energy levels seem to fall away and I crave sugar, chocolate,
:: etc. - to the point where I dash to the shop to buy something to take
:: the craving away.
::
:: This has come as something of a shock because I don't particularly
:: have a sweet tooth and I didn't think my diet was particularly rich
:: in sugar. It IS (or has been) quite rich in refined carbohydrates
:: though.

refined carbs = sugar.

::
:: Any thoughts anyone? Is this little more than withdrawal symptoms?
:: If it is, how long can I expect it to last before things settle down?

I doubt if they will settle...you may learn to deal better with slipping up,
though.

::
:: Thanks,
:: KF