A. To begin with, cutting out carbohydrates will help you to shed the pounds, but you’ll be losing water rather than fat and as soon as you start eating carbs again, the weight will pile back on.

Cutting out any food group is never a good idea, so opt for better sources of carbs, such as vegetables, lentils, beans and pulses. They’ll keep you feeling fuller for longer, so you consume fewer calories throughout the day.