Conquering Craving

When I was a sugar-burner, I was always hungry and craved more sugar. In addition to a sweet breakfast, and usually something sweet with lunch, I always wanted dessert after dinner on top of that. And of course carb-y drinks as well, such as hot chocolate, chai, or wine. I think this constant craving is fairly usual for most sugar-burners. It's a very addictive way of life!

Now, my life is very different. I don't crave sweets whatsoever now! In fact, sweets are almost repellent, because I know how crappy they make me feel afterwards. But now, I enjoy fat! Hot, crispy fat caps as found on beef and lamb ribs! Or the sweet creaminess of cooled marrow! Or the incredibly luscious fat of sablefish! And just a few bites is all I need, and that tides me over for the whole day. My mind can focus on my work instead of the next sugar fix!

It's very freeing, getting over a serious addiction such as sugar. It really makes me realize how far we've come from our true diet. When I eat animal fat now, I feel wholly nourished and completely satiated. It's a great feeling!

Grassfed short ribs with flaked sea salt