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The Cabbage Soup Diet is a 7 day meal plan, aimed at achieving fast weight loss. It is not a long-term weight loss solution, but is known to be effective over the short term. Apparently it originally came from a hospital (Sacred Hearts Hospital) to stimulate weight loss for surgery patients - but this cannot be verified.
Pros
- Fast weight loss.
- The change from some of our normally junky eating habits can be beneficial.
- Vegetables from the Brassica family (such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower) have been found to aid in preventing cancer.
- Many say they enjoy eating the soup.
Cons
- Some complain that the Cabbage Soup a little too bland.
- Be prepared for gas…
- Requires will power.
- Lacks good nutrition
- High in salt.
- Not a long-term answer.
Cabbage Soup Diet Plan
This diet is not recommended
Day 1
Homemade cabbage soup, plus any fruit, apart from bananas.
Day 2
Homemade cabbage soup, plus other vegetables, including a baked potato with butter for dinner (potatoes are off-limits on other days)
Day 3
Homemade cabbage soup, plus other fruits and vegetables.
Day 4
Homemade cabbage soup, plus anything up to 6 bananas and fat-free milk.
Day 5
Homemade cabbage soup, plus 6 tomatoes and up to 450 grams of meat or fish.
Day 6
Homemade cabbage soup, plus meat(beef) and vegetables.
Day 7
Homemade cabbage soup, plus brown rice, pure fruit juice, and vegetables.
No bread, carbonated beverages, or alcohol.
Cabbage Soup Recipe
6 large green onions
2 green peppers
1 or 2 cans of tomatoes (diced or whole)
1 bunch celery
1/2 head cabbage
1 package Onion Soup Mix
1 or 2 cubes bouillon (optional)
1 48 oz. can V8
Juice (optional)
Season to taste (salt, pepper, parsley, curry, garlic powder, etc).
Note: There are a number of variations to this recipe.
Summary
The biggest drawback of the Cabbage Soup diet plan is the sheer monotony of eating cabbage soup. However some diets (such as the negative calorie diet) basically look at the nutritional properties of the cabbage soup diet, and make it more interesting by combining other foods that have the same effect.
There are also serious concerns regarding the nutritional quality of this diet. On many days the diet is low in protein, calcium, and essential fatty acids. There also high levels of sodium or MSG (Monosodium Glutamate).
Weight loss will probably occur due to the low calorie intake.
THIS DIET SUCKS! IT MADE ME FATTER RATHER THEN SKINNIER!
I HEARD IT ONLY WORKS IF YPU PUT SAUSAGE IN YOR SOUP. I AM GONNNA SUE THE DIET BECAUSE IT KILLED MY GRANDMA!!!!!!!!!!!!
this here diet made me fart all day long
this diet made me more fat. i hate being fat. people stare at me funny. i cry. HELP
This diet is great- I have used it several times , one week at a time. I have lost 10- 15 pounds. It is a good way to jump start your body to losing weight or to reach a goal for a special event. To make the diet have variety– I make the soup without putting in the dry onion soup mix. After the soup is made I take out a portion for each day and change the seasoning. I put in Italian seasoning– basil, oregano, etc and have Italian soup. For another day — I use Curry or Mexican type seasoning. This gives me a variety so I don’t get bored.
I think this diet is brilliant- you must be doing something wrong if you are gaining weight!!
I have done it twice in the past month and have lost over a stone now!!!
can you add other vegetables to the soup such as zucchini, squash, and asparagus or does it mess up the diet??
I have just started the diet, on my second day. I am not bothered at all by eating soup and chewing on raw carrots. If i lose weight to give me a kick start, i will be delighted.I only need to lose a stone. will keep you up dated.
do you have to follow it completely? I mean must you eat each day exactly? what if you simply ate the cabbage soup?
Who would actually try this????!
I am now a fat obese lard women now my husband is not satisfied if you know what I mean. We’re getting a divorce, but if someone can save me and make me the babe I once was. This plan will not pull through. I do have hope.
I have used this diet as your supposed to, and then every other week for 6 weeks now and i have lost 25lbs. There are so many variations you can do with this diet that it actually becomes very tasty.
this diet is wonderful. i came from india with one dollar i bought cabbage soup with that one dollar and it helped me with my weight.. now i have a rich husband and a sexy body! thanks cabbage soup diet! my kids karan and tabatha love it too!
I have used this a couple of times. the first time I made the mistake of not being creative with the soup of the veggies. Just raw veggies will turn you off so quick. Use your imagination - salads, cooked veggies etc…will permit you to complete the program and lose. don’t cheat and it works - by day three the cabbage will have the undesirable effect on your digestive tract though.
this diet works im on it right now on day 3 lost 5 pounds not over yet but the method is with every bite i eat i lose weight
It sucks but the cabbage eats away the fay
the diet was fab
This diet is great. It’s amazing what a week can do. I notice a difference in my pants, you know the ones you have to squeeze into, well squeeze no more Jessie. I popped a button on my favorite white shirt, and after one week of this diet I was able to sew that button back on and hey I’m a hott mama again. It works just stick with it, you will make it I know.
I have done this diet once before, it really helps me to get a jump start and keep up with a low starch, no white sugar or flour nutrition plan. I do not follow the recipe for soup, I add alot of different vegetables, bay leaves and use low sodium chicken stock. Had tough time on day 4, but believe due to an excessive physical routine. I had success in losing 6 pounds last year and am on day 6, at a loss of 5 pounds!
this diet was not good at all. The taste was horrible. Our grandmas that make everything without salt or and seasoning make better soups than this. Don’t recommend at all. Oh and weight wise, we lost about 2 pounds the first 2 days but is not worth it for that bad taste!
This diet is not good for u at all. it cause gas and I have gain 15lbs from using thid diet plan. dont try
You people are all stupid!
This diet worked great for my fat boyfriend named Parker!!! he once weighed 600 pounds! he now wieghs 467 pounds!!!!!
this is probably the worst diet i have ever heard of it is bland and boring i may have lost a few pounds but i did not think it was worth it.
p.s it will give u horrible gas all day
i heard that this diet works “great”,
this diet does work…al of you phonies out there who says it didnt…ur just jealous cuz u coulndt stay on it. IT WORKS!!! and its only for a week…and you lose 10 lbs, like others say its a good way to jump start your body for other diets. Im not fat i only weigh 135 and im 5′6 …but i want to get down to 120.
I have gain so much weight I don’t know how it happen.I feel like a fat pig.this weight has me down in dumps.All i can God help me lose this FAT.
This diet works, I did it about 10 years ago and lost 80 pounds in just 8 weeks(along with walking)…it takes A LOT of will power, try onlu eating the cabbage soup if you get hungry and all the other time eat the other foods. Also try nibbling all day on the veggies(carrots, celery, etc.) this will help no be hungry. I am getting ready for a wedding and so I am on the diet again now!
Brilliant soup, I have just finished the 7th day and I have lost 5kg like I supposed to. Now I will try to loose more weights because this has given me the courage to go on loosing weights. From reading other people that have tried this soup, I will eat the soup every other weeks like someone has done and see if I should loose 12 kg. brilliant soup.
This diet is a great way to start better eating habits. It helps to prevent those junk food habits and after the seven days you can begin to eat healther. I love it. This is the only diet I would recommend to anyone that is having trouble starting or diet or just want to change their bad eating habits.
Read all your comments, I have started the diet today!!
I have 6 month old twins and have a few kilos to lose!!
Hope it works and if not it will have been better than a week of eating rice and potatoes!! I do believe you HAVE to exercise as well, diet and excercise go hand in hand.I have a personal trainer and go to the gym 3 times a week. Watch this space for an update………
I use this diet for special occasions and it really works!!!
Well I am on my first day and lets see how it goes. I am going to be optimistic and beleive I am going to shed some fat. Will keep you guys posted.
I met somebody who did this and has lost so much of weight. Let me live in hope:)
I am finishing my 3rd day. I am feeling great! I am not sure about my weight, but I have energy and it is helping to change some of my bad eating habits. Be creative with spices and make sure soup is pureed.
I have done this a couple of times, its deffo not for a long term thing but, to kick start a weight loss/exercise programme its perfect. But, must admit got to day 6 and struggle as I hate brown rice, the rest of it is quite enjoyable to follow but big tip - THE MORE SOUP YOU EAT THE MORE YOU LOOSE…..
I would call the soup vegetable more than cabbage. If you spice it up with fresh herbs and tobasco sauce it tastes divine. I started it today and will keep you posted. Also I like the idea of eating fuit as an added variation as well..
I read about this diet like a month ago, and tried to go on it, it took me 1 day to break it!!! but, I decided I’m gonna start again today. i bought some nice pants but they’r a bit tight so I need to help them out a bit. Hope to write here with good results!
Cheers
I am on my 4th day of the cabbage soup diet and already seeing results. I have a lot of energy and have noticed much less bloating than I had before, from eating a lot of carbs. The soup isn’t bland - you just have to “spice” it up with different seasonings and make it your own. Very pleased!
this diet is the worse thing ever. it made me gain 10 pounds instead of losing it .
i dont reccommend it AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am on this diet and i am on 3 and its not so bad. The first day i ate my soup at least 3 times and the second day i took it to work for lunch and had it for dinner. Right now i am sitting at my desk and having it for lunch with my veggies and fruits and then i guess i will have it for dinner. Do i need to eat it more then twice aday??
This diet works, but it grossed me out. It gives you gas VERY BAD! I only lasted on this diet about a week. Its hard to have a social life and the farts at the same time.
today is May 29,
my first day on this diet,
i hope it’s working on me …
I just want to know how many portions a day must you eat?Could someone please advise me.
THIS DIET IS THE BEST!!! I lost 13 pounds in 2 weeks and I have a clear mind, I can think better, I’m more social and I love life more than I did before. It boosts your mental mind and I love it!! I agree it gets boring after a while but I’ve heard that after your second time, give yourself 1 week to get off the diet and start the diet again however, add real chicken stock in the soup. Hope you try the soup, it does works!!
Today is my first day. I’m hoping to loose seven pounds. I am going to walk each day. It makes sense if you deposit less in the bank (calories) and take more out (walking at a regular pace for 30 mins) the account should be overdrawn (drop some pounds) by day seven .
Today is my first day. I am going to walk daily with the soup diet. My goal is to stay on the diet for two weeks.
i just started this soup diet today,I dont think i am going to last, its starvation and i think i will gain more then i loos cuse i am graving so much of everything lol i am quiting lol this diet sucks ass
Love this diet because i’m feeling more energy, i’m on day 4 and because i’m full with the soup and bananas i’m starting to wonder if i will loose weight? I’ve stuck to the diet perfectly but because i don’t feel starving i feel that i can’t be loosing anything?
This Diet is definitely good for losing a few pounds quickly. I have done it about 4-5 times in the past 3 years and lost anywhere from 5 to 7 pounds each time. A variation to the diet that I have always done (may be a part of a similar diet)is on Day 4, which I am on today, you are allowed to eat ‘All Bran’ cereal as well.
To answer Adelle’s question
–I think you are supposed to have the soup ‘at least once’ every day.
You will loose the weight, however you cant end day seven and start day eight with a craze of just any thing you want to eat, the diet works, but you have to watch your intake of food after the diet is over
The gas and diahrrea is horrible but……..its working and I spice the soup up a little by adding hot sauce to it. I’m on the 3rd day and I have lost 3lbs haven’t lost any inches yet thats what I am aiming for but it will come in time. It’s overall a good diet but I’m sure I am going to have to watch what I eat after I’m off it, and I would really like some damn beer……..
On the 1st day I ate 3-4 bowls and very very bloated…hope this is only air xD
I’m on day 2 and really feleing the pressure of not being able to eat carbs, always wanting something to nibble on. My cravings are horrendouse and anything usually repulsive is looking appetising. I have put on a couple of pounds but hope that the hard work will reap benefits in the shape of 10lb loss by day 7. Can salad be ate on this diet as it only mentions fruit and veg ?
I have done this diet and the first lost 35 lbs in one month. The next time I lost 25 lbs in one month. starting weight 320
This is my first day and so far so good im 350lbs and i`m thinking about surgery so thought id try this diet out before i do something even more drastic. Im going away soon so will let you guys know how im doing.
Started this diet today as a quick start to weight loss. I`m 350lbs and thinking about surgery but want to try some other things before i do anything drastic. Will keep you posted
On day Five and have lost 6 lbs! (163 to 157). It really works! All you have to do is change the soup’s flavor/taste with herbs and spices. Just do something different with it everyday so that you dont get bored. This is my second time on the diet, the first time I lost a total of 11 pounds and kept it off.
I did this diet about 12 yers ago and lost about 15 or 20 lbs. I am on it again because I need to lose weight. For anyone who says this is a bland soup, you must not be adding enough seasoning. It does take will power to stay on it, but it is worth the weight loss.
I am not overweight but have gained a few kilos over the last year so i tried this diet and have slightly adjusted it and still get good results. I eat porridge (oatmeal sachets with fruit , with low fat milk) in the morning and then follow the plan daily as stated and it works!
The oatmeal gives you extra energy and is really good for you also and helps stop you from giving up on the soup diet entirely. Also it is low in calories and fat, but gives you loads of energy.
Also i leave the tomatoes out of the soup and i find it tastes a lot better as i could no longer stand the smell and taste.
If you don’t think you can last on this diet as it is or want to adjust it then pick a few extra healthy options, for variety.
If you want a more sustainable weight and lifestyle change, then i think implementing this soup and the vege, fruit, lean meat is the way to go along with other healthy choices and lots of exercise. Oatmeal is great, in the mornings, and the best thing to do is cut out sugar. Also if you make the options more reasonable and varied then you are more likely to really lose weight and not just water weight along with keeping it off including exercise daily.
All the best
Lisa
This diet really works, but it is really hard to stick too. By the way if you gain weight it may be from eating too much after the diet. If you continue to eat really fatty foods after the diet then you will gain the weight back!
okay first of all you people who say that you are gaining weight from it is probly because you did not finish it and are jealous about the people who did me personally did this diet and lost weight even i did not stick to it all the way because i hate tomatoes but i still lost weight but i am gonna try it again so all you peole who want to do this just suck it up and do it you will thank me. and after it eats healthy foods don’t go and eat macdonalds or like cake or cookies seriously don’t it will screw it up
This diet real works im so proud i lost 12 pounds the first week,WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great way to cleanse your body. I add squash, zucchini, etc. I also pep it up with cayenne and the Spicy V8 Juice. Yes, it does work… as do most diets out there if people just stay on them as recommended!! People in life are such quitters.
On my First Day, i think it will be fine, i added spices to mine and liquidized it, taste pretty good. see how much i can loose !
its my third day but still not losing anything
this diet worked great for me about 10 years ago. I lost 20 pounds in 14 days. You have to drink about a gallon of water a day and work out about 40 minutes daily if you really want the weight to fall off. I changed the diet too. I added hot peppers/crushed red peppers and I used fat free chicken broth and sea salt. For work, I sliced all the veggies and brought a packet of Sazon seasoning so I could microwave it fresh. Don’t make too much at a time. It will get mushy and you wouldn’t want to eat it. Prep everything ahead of time and you’ll be ok.
I am a man and tried it because 7 women at work did it together and ALL of them lost at least 7 lbs. The ranges were 7-12 lbs. (the 12 is a VERY big girl). All of them also KEPT THE WEIGHT OFF too by eating more carefully. Anyway, after 3 days I lost nothing. But, now I am at the end of day four and all of a sudden I am down 3 LBS! WOW! Stick it out- that’s what they all keep telling me- and they’re right! Also, remember that when you eat right one day, it takes your body a while to burn the fat off- usually 1 1/2 days. I am thinking that I will lose at LEAST 5 lbs. with 3 1/2 days to go- hopefully more! This diet is awesome (but not easy at all). Sweeeet! Have will power baby! P.S. I was about 25 lbs. overweight when I started and am skeptical no more.
well here it goes im gunna start it tomorrow it looks really good I think I can do it
it helped me… i definitely lost 7 lbs
This diets works good after the lemon detox diet I tried it. It will give you gass but if you take beano befor it will be no gass later!
Hi everyone. I am a healthy eater and so far have lost 3 lbs own. But, I have decided to start the cabbage soup diet because I want to lose weight (faster) for my trip to Jamaica at the end of this month. I will tell you how it all goes. Even after i stop. But, I remember my mom doing it when I was young and it worked for her and with careful eating afterwards she has not gained the weight back.
I haven’t started the diet yet, after reading the commments on the page i’m a bit skeptic!! tomorrow 7/7/08 will be me and my husband’s first day on the diet. I weigh 260lbs and my hubby weighs 320lbs. I will keep you all posted with our results.
I have done this diet before,and lost 15lbs. I will start it on Wednesday this week,hope to god it helps me.I need to lose like alot of pounds.
I kinda started the diet yesterday. I made it last night but already ate a bunch of crap… Today, I followed it faithfully… Lost one pound already… Tomorrow I get to eat a baked potato– Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Ha! Is it just me or does anyone else think about food all day? Im heavier than what I was 3-4 yrs ago. Getting married in August and all I want to do is eat… God help me!!! Im stickin to it though– :o)–d.
I am on day one!! I love soup I added a bayleaf and low sodium everything and tabasco. Tomarrow I am making a low sodium enchilada sauce to add to the soup base and adding a vegie salsa (its veggie day 2) I am really doing this for my hubby. We are 27 and his waist is 38 Im worried about his health. I will update, gotta go for a walk (also I am feeding my 3 kids lots more veggies with us on this diet) Its great for the whole fam. I am surprised how much my kids love all of the fruits and veggies(w/ranch light dip)
I added chicken and more tomatoes to the soup which makes it
taste better and the diet more bearable. I lost eight pounds in one week.
I added chicken and more tomatoes to the soup which makes it
taste better and the diet more bearable. I lost eight pounds in one week.
Linda
I tried this diet a few years ago and it works. Here I’m again on day 2. Thanks for the jump start.
OMG You guys have to try this if you have a sweet tooth or getting bored of the fruit. Get a bag of “frozen” fruit. Put it in the blender with cranberry juice. It makes a great fruit slushy and will definitely fix your craving for something sweet. I could live on these things! I also added chili perrers and extra chicken bouillon to my soup today. NOTHING bland about it!
Tip for Ya! Get Creative. On Fruit days try a bag of frozen mixed fruit. Put a couple of cups in a blender with your crandberry juice. Make a nice fruit slushie!
Today is my first day with this, the soup really does taste great I used some V8 juice in the broth so that really flavored it well. Just hope I can resist the cravings for everything else I want to eat!!!
i just finished my second yr of college, and like most college students gained freshmen 10 my 1st year. It’s been a pain losing weight. Well,I’m back home for the summer, and my mom insisted on going on this diet. Today is day 1, I’m not a big fan, but I’m going to try and stick it out, and see if I can really lose some weight. I don’t have a whole lot to loose, but I would still like to cleanse my system. Hope it’s working for everyone else.
This is a good diet. About 12 years ago I went on this diet. I lost 17lbs the first time, went off for a week and went back on and lost 13lbs, went off for a week and went back on and lost 10lbs. All of this was without exercise. I have been sick for the last year and 1/2 and have gain over 100 lbs and will be having surgery in about a month. So I am going on this diet again. I am hoping to loose at least 35lbs before my surgery. Thie diet is a good starting point, then you have to watch what you eat and exercise to balance it. Every now in then you can do the first three days of the diet that helped me also. I beleive if I had not gotten sick I would no need this diet now.
What if you can’t eat banana’s. What can they be replaced with?
Hi
This is very refreshing to read. I’m on day 3 and was thinking of giving up! I’ve down it before and lost a lot of weight, but now it’s just killing me! I think i need to add a little more seasonign to the soup, and maybe some chicken stock-earlier i was worried about it being fattening. Is it?
If anyone else has any ideas for making the soup better or little tips and tricks please do share them. My weddings in December, I’m 22 and really really want to look good for it! : )
Anyone who says the diet does not work has not followed directions like they are suppose to! The soup is great. Mind over matter people. Anyone who cares can lose weight. For your health, stay with it even if you fart accidentally at work and everyone hears! Tell em “Hey ,at least I’m blowing your diets away!” Gas is all part of the program folks. It should be called the Fart Diet! Pooooof
I tried the diet, Found I really liked the soup. I did not lose weight but towards the end of the seventh day I couldn’t wait to be off this diet!
today is my secand day onthis diet
i hop it works on me