I eat pasta and rice....but very rarely and very little. You will find it fills you up ridiculously!!! I eat one of those smart ones Spicy Szechuan Noodles or one of the Santa Fe Rice and Beans....and it's like I just had Thanksgiving dinner. Early on I didn't try rice or pasta...it was many many months down the road. I was satisfied w/pintos and cheese from taco bell....hmmmm. I do love the carbs...goldfish crackers are my downfall. I think you'll find you won't crave the pasta/rice much once you try it and see how gross it makes you feel.....
Good luck!