CRAVINGS! (ugh)

OK. so we all get them... cravings... what are yours?  Chocolate, salty snacks, booze... when you get a craving, do you ever pause & wonder WHY?  There could be many reasons.. eating sweet makes us crave salty, eating salty makes us crave sweet, but WHAT ELSE.  How about when you come home from work & start eating mindlessly, giving in to all those cravings.  WHAT IF... when you came home from work there was someone stand there telling you how much they loved you, how beautiful you are, and gave you a big hug?  Would you then go & raid the fridge?  Could your cravings have NOTHING to do with hunger (um.. yep!).  Start to think about your world in terms of your relationships, career, spirituality, and activity level, then see if changes in those areas of your life could change your "cravings".  Maybe what you're really craving is outside of the kitchen!
What is your experience with cravings?

ATKINS?

How many of you have tried the Atkins Diet?  I have to admit, that I had a wrong perception of it. My program at school presents all diet theories. Atkins being one of them, I'm really amazed at how they are misrepresented in the media (and therefore wrongly interpreted onto peoples plates & stomaches!).  From what I'm hearing, it sounds pretty balanced & they even make accomodations for vegetarians who get their protein from plant sources.  The "diet" seems to encourage healthy, greens, and lots of dark colored veggies. They support healthy carbs & the elimination of white sugar & processed foods.  I'm going to keep listening. So far, it's not the hype I thought it was... seems really balanced & not a program that just pushes bacon, burgers, and sausage for all 3 meals. Any comments?