From what I've understood, the reason the low carb diet seems to work is it reduces the intensity of the hunger signal. This is purely anecdotal and YMMV but I

From what I've understood, the reason the low carb diet seems to work is it reduces the intensity of the hunger signal. This is purely anecdotal and YMMV but I used to be ravenous by dinner time inspite of eating breakfast and a large lunch. Completely eliminating sugar from my diet helped a lot. Drinking green tea and other NON SUGARY liquids throughout the day also helps.