I’ve been doing Paleo and low-​carb for about an year. It’s been unquestionably effective. However, in the course of trying various adjustments over this time,

I’ve been doing Paleo and low-​carb for about an year. It’s been unquestionably effective. However, in the course of trying various adjustments over this time, I’ve basically concluded that any sort of “eliminationist” diet — Paleo, low carb, gluten free, vegan, you decide what’s best for you — can work well, as long as it’s generally safe and you pay attention to how your selections affect how you look and feel. Such an approach is what I’d recommend over generic calorie counting. Food is such a potent input into your body; picking and choosing what you put in can make all the difference.