We all have been on the low carbohydrate wagon at one point in our quest in the battle of the bulge but does a "controlled" carbohydrate diet work to shed excess body fat? The answer to this in many research studies is yes it does work and is an effective way to also control cravings. The real answer though is does it for you the individual? Some people do not do very well with a controlled carbohydrate diet and thus it is important for these individuals to do what works best for them.