Yep. Unless you have untreated thyroid problems it works every time, all the time. I've been wheat-free for several years. Finally convinced my 89 year old mother -- who was increasingly distressed over her weight gain due to inability to exercise [and cravings for cookies and bread] -- to try it.
First two weeks, she lost 8 pounds. I've been leaving out wheat for several decades, off an on, since Atkins came out. I finally realized, through trial and error, that the carbs from most vegetables [potatoes and corn aside] don't hurt at all. But giving up the pasta, pano, and pizza, make skinny possible.
I remember when I was a little kid my grandmother told me about her "eat no white" diet.
Not sure if she was ahead of her time or if maybe we just let our diet get sidetracked over the years.