Sometimes it's good to give the body what it craves.... *IN VERY SMALL DOSES.*
I suggest finding carbs like French bread,*biscotti, granola and large fat free bread croutons for salads & soups... those carbs that offer a great deal of chewing resistance.* That way, you are getting your carb cravings and having to work extra hard to eat them (you won't eat as much).*
Also, things like oatmeal milk & cinnamon or*grits with a little no-cal butter spray with fresh fruit to supplement the meal are also good day starters that will help you conquer the carb craving early in the day and may help to lesson it when you go to eat your meals later in the day.
Hope those ideas help a bit... ( I have a sweet tooth/chocolate addiction that I am working to keep under control, so I completely understand the carb thing)
PS.* Treat yourself to a baked/microwaved potato every once in a while so that you don't feel overly restricted.* Just use non-fat*butter & sour cream/chives*or low fat/turkey chili, etc as toppers and you can afford that extravagance once in a while with a nice tossed salad (great lunch or dinner for 500-600 calories).* It's worth it, if it prevents you from bingeing at the baked potato bar at the all you can eat buffet!