I am writing to you because your both seem to have conquered your grain/carb cravings. Not long ago, I unfortunately tried some high fiber oat cereal (due to constipation and my desire to try something fast for relief) and have become addicted to this stuff! I stay up late and have a very difficult time trying to fall asleep on an empty stomach and found the cereal to be filling and relaxing so that I could fall asleep. But now I have created a monster of the stuff and need some help getting off of it. I feel like a junky...Thanks.

I still get urges for grains, now and then.
If I keep it out of the house, it is much easier for me.
And I'll eat a Tbl of steel cut oats, raw, like nuts, when I feel an urge for carbs.
If you feel you need some fiber, try Glucomannan.
And every now and then, I will allow myself a nice piece of fresh seeded rye bread,
lightly toasted - as a treat ( a heavenly treat!).
Total depravity never works, and is not part of the Zone philosophy.

Maureen, be sure you're taking an appropriate dose of Omega Rx. The colon will be appropriately hydrated and constipation won't be a problem when theAA/EPA is in the ideal range. Experiment a little. If things get too loose, you'll know it's a sign to cut back a little bit on your dose.

Thanks John and Sue for your help. John, I agree with you: total deprivation never works in the long run. Sue, I just took 4 Rx capsules and hope to see results soon. I have been taking cod liver oil so it will be interesting to see if this helps. Thanks again guys.

Glad you switched to Omega Rx. Cod liver oil doesn't even compare, and it's not a safe choice considering today's ocean pollution. Stick with Omega Rx. It takes 30 days to get the full benefit of any given fish oil dose, butmany people notice a difference within days, once they're at the right dosage for their particular state of wellness.

Maureen, I have been MIA lately due to being very busy at work (and no desire to spend any more time on the computer after I get home LOL). Sorry I missed your question.

I have never been able to conquer the craving for grain. I just don't bring it into the house. If I have it in the house, it is always a temptation, mostly because it is so easy and accessible, especially when the schedule is tight. I guess I can say that I don't necessarily crave it, but at the same time, I am still tempted by it.

Not to say that I don't think about how it will make me feel every time I eat grain, because that thought DOES go through my head. So, if I just don't bring it home, that seems to work the best for me.

Total abstinance is not a Zone philosophy, I agree with John on that point. So, don't beat yourself up about it.

Getting enough fish oil should do the trick, but it might a few days to notice the change in the stool consistency. Good luck!