Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe that made me lose 10 pounds in 7 days and detox the body. As a bonus, get the 7-Day Diet Plan (PDF) to follow the diet easily. It's delicious, quick-and-easy to make, and you can eat as much as you want!
Table of Contents
- 1 How to Make Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe
- 2 Alternative Cooking Methods for Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe
- 3 More Cabbage Recipes
- 4 More Weight Loss Diets and Diet Recipes That I Have Tried
- 5 What Can I Eat on The Cabbage Soup Diet Plan?
- 6 What is the Cabbage Soup Diet?
- 7 What Are the Pros and Cons?
- 8 Is This a 7-Day Weight Loss Cabbage Soup (Wonder Soup)?
- 9 How Much Weight Can You Lose On The 7-Day Cabbage Soup Diet?
- 10 How Does the Cabbage Soup Diet Work?
- 11 Can I Exercise on The Cabbage Soup Diet?
- 12 Who Can or Cannot Do The 7-Day Soup Diet
- 13 7-Day Cabbage Soup Diet FAQs
- 14 Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe Ingredients
- 15 Variations on The Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe
- 16 How to Store
- 17 Can I Make Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe Ahead?
- 18 Meal Prepping Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe
- 19 7-Day Cabbage Soup Diet Plan
- 20 BEST Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe
Did you overindulge a bit during the holidays? Me too! Whether you're looking to lose up to 10 pounds or more in only 7 days, fit back into your clothing, detox, or get rid of bloating, this weight loss cabbage soup recipe and diet plan may help you accomplish these goals quickly.
As a plus, find out the pros and cons of the cabbage soup diet, get answers to some FAQs, and learn how to make the best 7-day cabbage soup diet recipe in the slow cooker, instant pot, and stovetop.
Watch me make this cabbage soup diet recipe quickly! Also, find out “How I lose 10 pounds in 7 days with this cabbage soup diet recipe and the 7-day meal plan!”
Other people's reviews:
I made this soup and love it! Lots of flavor compared to other recipes. Finished the first batch and the second batch is in the pressure cooker as I write this. I use this for a healthy snack. It’s pre-prepared so it’s very convenient and keeps me from looking for other not-so-healthy things."
Deb
How to Make Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe
Learn how to make the 7-day fat-burning soup diet recipe on the stovetop.
- Heat a large nonstick pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add oil, and cook onion, bell pepper, and celery for about 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir now and then. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in all the other ingredients, except spinach, lemon juice, and salt. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
- Remove the lid and stir in spinach and lemon juice. Stir in just enough salt to taste.
Alternative Cooking Methods for Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe
In addition to the stovetop method, find out how to make our diet cabbage soup recipe in the slow cooker or the instant pot!
Instant Pot Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe
- To make the detox cabbage soup in the pressure cooker, press the saute function.
- Heat oil and cook onion, bell pepper, and celery for about 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir now and then. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomato, broccoli slaw, cabbage, broth, tomato paste, pepper, and turmeric. Stir and secure the lid. Set it on high for 15 minutes, or press the soup function and set for 15 minutes. Allow natural release, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir in spinach and lemon juice. Stir in salt but do not go overboard.
Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe
- To make this cabbage soup recipe in the crockpot, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil, and cook onion, bell pepper, and celery for about 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir now and then. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Stir in all the other ingredients for the cabbage soup diet recipe, except spinach, lemon juice, and salt. Secure lid and cook for 2-4 hours on high, or 8-10 hours on low.
- Remove the lid and stir in spinach and lemon juice. Stir in salt but go easy.
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What Can I Eat on The Cabbage Soup Diet Plan?
This diet consists of cabbage soup, eaten at least 2 to 3 times a day (or AS MUCH as you want) with other allowed foods as follows:
- Day 1: Eat low-sugar fruits only (i.e. avocado, stone fruits such as peach, apricots, and plums), grapes, honeydew melon, oranges, grapefruit, berries, and cherries. Do not eat bananas! Meal Suggestions: Slushie, large fruit salad, fruit juice without straining, frozen grapes, etc
- Day 2: Eat Non-Starch Vegetables only (i.e. cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, etc). This is my least favorite day because the only foods I eat all day are veggies and the vegetable diet soup. Meal Suggestions: Cauliflower rice with sauteed mushrooms, roasted veggies, stir-fry zucchini or eggplant, air-fried green beans, and a large salad.
- On Day 3: Eat Low-sugar fruits and non-starchy vegetables only. Meal Suggestions: Fruit or veggie salad, a green smoothie, mushroom steak, cauliflower steak, and cabbage steaks seasoned with salt and pepper plus olive oil (without soy sauce and other condiments).
- Day 4: Eat bananas and skim milk/low-fat yogurt only. Meal Suggestions: A banana parfait, a banana smoothie, frozen yogurt bars with bananas only, baked bananas, or banana chips.
- Day 5: Eat protein (i.e. fish, beef, or baked chicken breast without the skin) and tomatoes only. Meal Suggestions: Air fryer chicken thighs (skin removed after cooking) or air fryer salmon with pan-fried tomatoes, Grilled chicken breast with fresh tomatoes and basil leaves, baked salmon with tomatoes, ground beef stewed in tomato sauce, etc
- On Day 6: Eat protein and non-starchy vegetables only. Meal Suggestions: Fried cauliflower rice with veggies and eggs, baked chicken thighs (skin removed after cooking) with roasted veggies,
- Day 7: ½ cup brown rice or a small baked potato (Russet or Sweet), unsweetened fruit juices, low-sugar fruits, and non-starchy vegetables only. A whole grain starch (brown rice) was added to the last day of the diet, preparing your body to eat starchy foods. Meal Suggestions: Baked sweet potatoes with cinnamon, potato chips, or fried brown rice with sauteed mushrooms, fruit juice without straining, large fruit or veggie salad with mixed green leaves, etc
- Day 8: You will feel much lighter (about 10+ lbs)! To keep your amazing results, start eating a balanced, healthy diet (whole grains, lean protein, healthy fats, fruits, and veggies) and keep drinking plenty of water. You may start exercising again!
NOTE: Every single day make sure to drink at least 8 glasses of water to hydrate your body and eat as much cabbage weight loss soup as you want several times per day.
What is the Cabbage Soup Diet?
The Cabbage Soup Diet has variations, but it is mainly:
- A low-calorie diet (around 1,000 calories per day);
- Low-fat;
- High-fiber;
- It can be low-carb on most days.
Yet it is not vegetarian or vegan because limited amounts of animal protein are allowed on a couple of days. This is a rigid diet – with little room for tweaks, just like the military diet.
What Are the Pros and Cons?
Pros (Cabbage Soup Benefits):
- Quick weight loss – up to 10 pounds or more in only 7 days.
- Body detox and a kickstart to a sustainable diet.
- It may have anti-inflammatory properties, depending on the ingredients. Our cabbage diet soup recipe does have some, such as turmeric, garlic, lemon, and spinach.
Cons:
- If you don't drink plenty of water and start a balanced diet, you may regain weight fast as well.
- It is a fairly boring diet since it mostly consists of cabbage soup.
Is This a 7-Day Weight Loss Cabbage Soup (Wonder Soup)?
Yes! With this cabbage soup diet, you can lose 10 pounds (4.5 kg) or more in 7 days. This is a fast weight-loss diet, ideal to shed weight after the holiday binge, or for a special event. But be aware that this is not a permanent solution because long-term your body can run out of essential nutrients.
How Much Weight Can You Lose On The 7-Day Cabbage Soup Diet?
There are many factors to consider such as gender and age, whether you follow the diet strictly or cheat, and to what degree. But most people reported losing up to 10 or more pounds in one week on cabbage soup for weight loss. Keep in mind that the weight that you'll lose is a combination of water, fat, and even muscle.
How Does the Cabbage Soup Diet Work?
This is a low-calorie intake diet (around 1,000 calories per day) and its main purpose is quick weight loss -- 10 pounds or more in 7 days. In addition, it is mostly low-carb, vegetarian, and vegan!
On the 7-day cabbage soup diet, you'll follow a specific eating plan every day. This means you will eat as much weight-loss cabbage soup as you want, drink at least 8 cups of water per day, and eat certain foods each day of the week.
This diet soup is also known under other names such as Wonder Soup, Weight Loss Soup, Miracle Soup, WW Cabbage Soup, Detox Soup, Fat-Burning Soup, Detox Soup, and Weight Watchers Cabbage Soup.
Can I Exercise on The Cabbage Soup Diet?
Exercise is not recommended while on this restrictive diet, especially at moderate to high levels. Why? Because this is a low-calorie diet-- one that can leave you weak even without exercising. You'll likely get around 1,000 calories or less a day which is about half of the 2,000 daily calories that most adults should get.
Who Can or Cannot Do The 7-Day Soup Diet
It works well for those who are obese and need to lose weight fast to undergo surgery. If you have any condition, such as diabetes, consult your doctor before making the cabbage diet soup. Your blood sugar levels may drop a lot. It also won't have a long-lasting impact on heart disease, lowering cholesterol, or treating high blood pressure.
7-Day Cabbage Soup Diet FAQs
To begin with, you should always ask your doctor before starting any diet, including this cabbage soup diet. Here are a few often-asked questions about one of the most well-known weight loss soups and its diet:
This is a strict diet that does not allow tweaks. But I have to say that I lost 3 pounds in 5 days only by eating large amounts of this diet cabbage soup and eating outside of the diet a few times but mostly up to 1300 calories a day.
It allows for drinking water, coffee, or unsweetened herbal tea – but not alcohol or sodas. But I confess that I drank diet tea (stevia-based). It has zero calories but is not detox.
Yes! Although I am used to dieting, I felt more tired on this cabbage soup diet than on others. I also felt weak, had issues focusing, and was highly irritable and hungry.
This is a 7-day diet only – it's super-restrictive and can make you feel weak, lose focus, and run low on nutrients. For these reasons, do not stay on the diet beyond 7 days. This diet is ideal for detoxing the body and preparing it for a sustainable diet.
Be sure to drink a lot of water so your body won't hold on to fluids, and start a balanced healthy diet.
The original cabbage soup diet recipe is vegan/vegetarian and calls for vegetable broth. However, if you aren't on a diet, you can use beef or chicken broth and even add some beef or shredded chicken to the soup.
Although most cabbage soup recipes for weight loss call for green cabbage (the most common type), you can use purple cabbage (which contains a higher level of antioxidants) or a mix of both. They have the same amount of calories!
Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe Ingredients
Although most recipes have bouillon/water and veggies in common, there are different recipes for the diet soup. Our diet cabbage soup recipe is low-fat and has low-carb veggies, among other ingredients that are detox and anti-inflammatory, such as spinach, garlic, turmeric, tomatoes, and lemon juice. It is similar to Weight Watchers Cabbage Soup!
Here are the ingredients for the weight-loss cabbage soup recipe that maximizes weight loss while detoxing:
- Olive oil
- Yellow Onion (or white)
- Pepper
- Garlic
- Tomato
- Cabbage (purple or green cabbage)
- Celery stalks
- Low-sodium vegetable broth
- Tomato paste
- Lemon Juice
- Turmeric
- Broccoli slaw (optional)
- Spinach
Variations on The Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe
We added turmeric to the original cabbage soup diet recipe to make it also anti-inflammatory. This is a vegan recipe but you can add some animal protein to it on the days you should eat either beef or chicken. The soup itself tastes amazing and many love to eat it even when they are not on the diet. Most add some protein! Here are a few suggestions:
- Vegetarian: You can add a heavy cream or half-and-half and blend the soup until creamy and smooth, making it a vegetarian bisque.
- Pescatarian: You can season with salt and pepper and pan-sear chunks of salmon, cod, or halibut in olive oil to add to the soup.
- High-Protein: You can add hamburger, chopped ham, shredded chicken, beef chunks, or sausage. It's a great way to use leftovers. Or, you may add some plant-based protein such as brown lentils or chickpeas for a healthy cabbage soup recipe.
How to Store
- Fridge: Store homemade cabbage soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat it, covered, in the microwave or on medium-low heat on the stovetop.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 4-6 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat well.
Can I Make Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe Ahead?
Yes! If you are trying the cabbage soup diet, you'll want to make a large batch of weight-loss cabbage soup in advance. Then, divide the soup into 2 batches, keeping one in the fridge for up to 4 days, and freeze the other to thaw for the rest of the 7 days. Of course, you can also freeze it for up to 4-6 months. Thus, if you work outside the home, you can portion it out into individual servings for a grab-and-go meal.
Meal Prepping Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe
There are 2 ways to meal prep this weight-loss cabbage soup: Either preparing a large batch in advance or prepping all the ingredients ahead to mix them for when you need them.
- Prep Extra: Cut all the veggies and make the soup in advance for the 7 days you'll be on the diet. You may have to double the recipe, making it in a large pot on the stovetop. Depending on the capacity of your slow cooker or Instant Pot, it won't allow you to double the recipe.
- Store Extra: You can make the full recipe in advance and divide it into individual containers in the fridge or freezer, or divide the ingredients into containers to combine them for when you need them.
7-Day Cabbage Soup Diet Plan
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Equipment
- slow cooker
- instant pot
- pot
- cutting board
- knife
- wood spoon
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped (or white onion)
- 2 bell peppers chopped (any color)
- 4 celery stalks chopped
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 large tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup broccoli slaw optional
- 1 green cabbage head chopped (or purple cabbage, or a mix of green and purple cabbage)
- 9 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth for a non-vegan recipe
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 lemon juiced
- salt to taste
Instructions
Stovetop Method
- Heat a large nonstick pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add oil, and cook onion, bell pepper, and celery for about 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir every now and then. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in all the other ingredients, except spinach, lemon juice, and salt. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes, or until veggies are tender. Remove the lid and stir in spinach and lemon juice. Stir in just enough salt to taste.
Instant Pot Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe
- To make the detox cabbage soup in the pressure cooker, press the saute function. Heat oil and cook onion, bell pepper, and celery for about 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir now and then. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato, broccoli slaw, cabbage, broth, tomato paste, pepper, and turmeric. Stir and secure the lid.
- Set it on high for 15 minutes, or press the soup function and set for 15 minutes. Allow natural release, about 20 minutes. Remove the lid and stir in spinach and lemon juice. Stir in salt but do not go overboard.
Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil, and cook onion, bell pepper, and celery for about 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir now and then. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Stir in all the other ingredients for the cabbage soup diet recipe, except spinach, lemon juice, and salt. Secure lid and cook for 2-4 hours on high, or 8-10 hours on low. Remove the lid and stir in spinach and lemon juice. Stir in salt but go easy.
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Recipe Notes
- Fridge: Store homemade cabbage soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat it, covered, in the microwave or on medium-low heat on the stovetop.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 4-6 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat well.
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Melinda C. says
Today is my sixth day on the cabbage soup diet and I feel wonderful! I have lost a total of 8 pounds and plan to kick 2 more off before the end, tomorrow! I would recommend the diet to anyone who wants a kick start to changing the way they eat and experiencing this wonderful feeling!
Denise Browning says
Hi Melinda! I really appreciate your comment and I am so happy for you. Eight pounds off is an amazing accomplishment. After you complete these 7 days, please make sure to adopt a nutritious, balanced diet and drink plenty of water. Otherwise, the pounds you lost can be recovered quickly as well. Good job!
Lisa says
Hi Melinda,
How much soup are you eating at each meal? Is there a recommended serving size for the other foods allowed?
Deborah Spivey says
Can I drink unsweetened almond milk instead l
Denise Browning says
Yes, you can!
Bo Szanto says
That reminds me of my mother's kitchen. I am going to use your recipe I have my own imagination. l love soup so perfict fit.
Judy says
I don't know if you stated it and I missed it, but is it only 1 banana and cup of milk for the day or at each meal? Same with other additions with meat and veggies.
Denise Browning says
Hi Judy! Anything in the chart is to be eaten 2 to 3 times per day (something different is asked on each day) So yes, you can eat one banana and 1 cup of skim milk 2 to 3 times a day on that day 4.
Mary G says
Denise. This Cabbage soup recipe is delicious. I'm on day 5 but need to add lettuce to the chicken (not beef) and tomato to make a small salad without dressing. Yesterday, day 4, banana and milk....I cut the large banana in 3 and made 3 small smoothies by adding 1 c milk each time. Instead of making 1 large smoothie, I did this 3xs so I wouldn't drink it all at once. That helped me to have something to look forward to.
Denise Browning says
So glad you enjoyed the soup. I eat it even when I am not on a diet. I loved that you repurposed the ingreidents on day 4, making a smoothie out of the banana and milk. Great job!
theresa says
Love this tip! Did you use a cup of milk at each smoothie serving or did you divide 1 cup by 3?
Ruby says
I am about to start this diet as I have a wedding to go to in 2 months and would like to loose a total of 20 pounds. I will use this diet as my starting point. I do have a question. Can we add Kielbasa sausage to this? would it change the final results in loosing weight?
Denise Browning says
Hi Ruby! This is a low calorie diet for only 7 days. Adding sausage that is a high calorie protein would alter the results unfortunately. Wishing you much success on your weight loss journey. Take great care of yourself! xx
tater says
Can I drink my veto powder with almond milk in the morning with it? it has zero carbs, just protein.
Denise Browning says
Hi Tater! Yes you can!
Stephanie Hill says
Is 4 stalks of celery meaning 4 whole bunches or 4 ribs?
Denise Browning says
It is just the stalks or ribs (without leaves).
julien says
I never tried this cabbage soup recipe but I think it could be quite a nice idea!
Susan says
My mom n I have done this in the past You'll definitely clean out your system with the cabbage but it's worth it. It is very flavorful and is pretty easy to stick to. We did 3-4 cos a day to stay full and it worked well. We both lost Bettendorf 8-12lbs and kept off the weight by eating into a low carb high protein lifestyle. I highly recommend it
Denise Browning says
Hi Susan! Thanks for your feedback. It is great to hear this cabbage diet soup worked for you. And yes, after those 7 days of detoxing you have to follow a long term diet appropriate to your needs. If you start eating a bunch of junk or overeating, as after any other diet, you will gain the weight back.
J says
Hi,
You seemed to have missed off the much needed jacket potato and butter that you are allowed to eat for dinner on the 2nd day. When I have done this diet in the past, knowing that I would have a jacket potato certainly kept me going!
Denise Browning says
Hi Jessica! When I did this diet, there wasn't a single mention about potato and butter. It must be the old version of the diet which sometimes are revised. The food with most carb in my version is bananas. But if the potato helps you, eat it. Thanks for stopping by and letting me know.
Mina says
Can I have black coffee? While on this diet?
Denise Browning says
I think you can because this is a low calorie diet and black coffee has about 2 calories per cup (8 oz). But please be mindful about sweeteners which can add a lot of calories to your coffee.
Denise Browning says
I think you can because this is a low-calorie diet and black coffee has about 2 calories per cup (8 oz). But please be mindful about sweeteners which can add a lot of calories to your coffee.
Sean says
Can confirm I've done the entire diet.............Somehow lol and you do literally shit the pounds of instantly.
I did however use chopped tomato's with herbs and add some chilli flakes to make it more barrable.
Denise Browning says
Thanks for your feedback Sean! I don't believe the tomato with herbs and chili flakes would alter anything significantly in terms of weight loss. But this is the type of diet that you have to eat a balanced diet afterwards otherwise the pounds will creep back quickly.
Marco says
Another meal plan for weight loss. Easy to cook cabbage soup and the recipes are easy to follow. I can try this at home now.
Denise Browning says
I hope you enjoy our cabbage soup diet recipe at home. Please read everything before trying the diet. Thank you!
Nançy Helm says
Can I use kale instead of spinach?
Denise Browning says
Yes you can use kale instead, Nancy!
Kimberly says
Is one serving a cup?
Denise Browning says
Yes, one serving is a cup of the soup.
Lisa Cappiello says
Is one cup the recommended serving size for a meal?
Denise Browning says
Hi Lisa! I replied your email. Yes, one cup is the serving size. You eat 2 to 3 times a day or more if you are hungry.
sheryl white says
After 7 days what's the recommended food to eat or how to ease back into normal eating
Denise Browning says
Hi Sheryl! As far as I know you must eat a regular diet after those 7 days but in moderation. Just do not exceed the amount of calories that a person of your gender and age should eat daily. If you eat any special diet, so continue to eat your special diet within the reccomended amount of calories to ingest. Always drink plenty of water and if your doctor prescribe any exercise, continue to do so. It is regular life without excesses basically!
Cindy Phillips says
I will be eating Keto when not eatingcabbage soup!
Pat Crane says
I printed a copy of your recipe, now how can I copy the daily schedule of the foods I need to eat to loose weight.
Denise Browning says
Hi Pat! If you click your mouse right button over the diet food chart, it will open a small window where you can either save the picture or copy and paste somewhere. If you are doing this in mobile, you can print screen. In either you can share/save the image in several social media including Pinterest. If I have to choose one of them, I would print screen on my phone. It is easier and you can take a look at every day quite easily. I hope it helps!
Mobakeng says
Tried it as in method 3) and found it delicious. I alternated your recipe with another cabbage diet soup to avoid boredom during my 7-day detox.
Denise Browning says
Glad to hear you enjoyed our cabbage soup diet recipe. It is truly flavorful and quite easy to make.
Courtney says
For the days with beef should it be cooked all the way or does it matter?. And for the leafy veggies how should those be prepared?.
Denise Browning says
Hi Courtney! If you want to add chunks of beef to your cabbage soup you can. Any of the 3 methods used (stovetop, Instant Pot, or Crockpot) will cook the beef without problems (cook all the way through). As for leafy veggies, I would add them at the very end; otherwise, they will be quite mushy. It takes about 1 minute for them to cook. Enjoy!
Cindy Phillips says
Make a salad with Skinny Girl dressing" it has no calories.
Gerald S. says
Hi Denise, thanks for this cabbage soup recipe. I made for my grandma. She has diabetes and struggles to find comforting soups that are also low carb. It was tasty and made her happy. I added ground turkey to the soup though.
Blanche says
My grandson and made this soup today and it was great .Recently diagnosed with diabetes
T says
Can you tell me how much soup you should be eating at a time?
Denise Browning says
Hi T! You can have one or two cups of soup in every meal or anytime you feel hungry during the day.
John / Kitchen Riffs says
I'm with Karen --- sounds really good for a meal, but not for a week!
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
While I could never do that diet for seven days, I would be happy to have a bowl for a single meal.
Cindy says
I can understand that. I did the diet in the beginning of July and and now I’m on my fourth day again. I did loose 11 pounds (which I know some is water weight) but even though I gained a few pounds back (not all) it really helps get your body on the right track and lessons your desire to overeat too much.
Denise Browning says
Glad to hear, Cindy! 11 pounds is a super loss. I did the diet and lost 4 pounds in 7 days. But every body is different. And yes, part of the weight is water and you may recover because normally our water weight flutuates every day.
Paula says
I am currently up to day 6 and going to complete 7 day diet. To tell you the truth was fine up to day 5 then am so over recipe. But will complete as nearly there, YAY!!! Actually weighed in today and hve lost 4.7 kgs, pretty good. Feeling great and fit into my clothes with ease. It's definitely a hard slig but results are amazing. Didn't add any other meats, just the original cabbage soup detox recipe. Thk you !!! As needed to change my life. Would do say 5 days every few months for the detox. 🙂
Denise Browning says
Congrats on your great results and feeling lighter! Please go easy after the diet. Get a nutritious and balanced diet and to drink plenty of water.