While reading this thread, and the one you mentioned, are the only times I've had any cravings since I've been on the Atkins diet. This nonsense of high fat and sugar foods being "addictive" is designed to do two things: First, it turns fat people into victims, who have no control over themselves, their bodies, or what they put in their mouths. Secondly, since it's addictive, it sets up food manufacturers as "bad guys" who can be punished with impunity.
I've been on this Atkins diet (and I eat a lot of the food that's being cursed as "bad." High fat content, like butter and cream) for about 8 weeks now, but didn't weigh myself for the first 10 days. However, in the last 6 weeks, I've lost 24 pounds, and have to go out and buy new pants. Am I addicted to high fat and calorie foods? NO!!!!
To those who claim to be addicted, I have one thing to say: LEARN HOW TO SAY NO!!! You want those oreo cookies? Too damn bad. You just don't eat them! I bought my girlfriend, who was terribly depressed and upset after her home was burglarized, a box of "chocolate covered prozac," Godiva Chocolates. Did I have any? NO! I occasionally go to Ryan's Steak House for lunch, and they've got some awesome deserts. Do I sample any, or those delicious, fresh baked rolls? NO!
To those who say that they can't lose weight on a diet, again, I have just two things to say! 1) Say NO! and 2) Get off your ass and get some exercise!
Mark