Is cutting carbs good for weight loss?

Please be very careful with this. I tried a extreme low-carb diet last year and ended up with severe weakness and hormonal imbalances that took months to fix. It is always better to consult a clinical dietitian who can design a safe plan based on your body profile.

Carbs are not your enemy, they are your body's main energy source, especially if you are working out. Instead of cutting them out, try reducing refined sugar and maida, and keep lifting weights or doing some cardio. Balance is everything if you want to lose fat permanently.

If I cut out carbs, my family won't survive my mood swings! Jokes aside, at 50, I realized skipping our traditional dal-chawal completely just makes me tired and cranky. Portion control is much better than trying to act like a 20-year-old fitness influencer.

I know how stressful the pressure to lose weight can be, and how tempting it is to just stop eating rice and roti. I used to cry out of guilt every time I ate a single chapati. Please don't punish yourself emotionally, safe weight loss is a slow journey and you need to be kind to yourself.