Stick to it. Remember, cravings are more intense at the very beginning of starting keto and typically settle down after a few days to a couple of weeks. The body is truly detoxing from carbohydrate dependency. Fight through it, it gets easier.14 Jan 2019
How do I overcome carb cravings?
- Cut out all starchy carbs for one week.
- Slash the sugary carbs too, including candy and sugar-sweetened beverages.
- Add some fat.
- After the first week, you can gradually add back high-quality starchy carbs, starting with breakfast.
How long does it take for your body to stop craving carbs?
In this study, researchers gave subjects a low-calorie and low-carb (about 14% energy from carbs, so pretty low but not keto-level low) diet for just 4 weeks. By the end of the 4 weeks, cravings for sugar and starch were both down by 12%, while cravings for fatty junk food (ice cream, etc.) were down by 11%.