After failing the low carb diets (because I have discipline issues), I found out that stopping carbs wasn't the solution. Many dieters wonder why they never lose weight even after cutting out carbs. I discovered that the secret is
sugar! Cutting down, or totally ending, sugar intake allows you to eat your favorite carbs without gaining. Carbs already have a high sugar content, so cutting it out of other items really helps if you can't avoid the carbs like me.