Amazing Soup Diet!!???

Jessk63

Has anyone ever tried this 7 day jumpstart called the amazing soup diet. My mom found it on good housekeeping and asked me to try it with her this week....i started today and I was curious about it so I was hoping for some feedback from people who have tried it...THANKS!!

vim_n_vigor

Does it sound like a good idea? Does it give you all the nutrients your body needs to function properly? Gimmicky diets like this will give you a quick loss usually, but it usually comes right back when you start eating normally again.

Healthyby30

Seriously? :ohwell:

bprague

If it's anything like the one my mother does- dear, God, no. Please don't use that as a means to lose weight. My mom loses about ten pounds when she does it and then gains 15 back within a week. Please don't look for short cuts.

ukgirly01

I imagine its a bit like the cabbage soup diet that was going around years ago? you'll lose weight but probably will be far to far under your calorie goal so in that respect its probably not that healthy.
Having said that, its a decent meal replacement for 1 meal and full of nutrients so if you're just using it for lunch its probably fine.

Jessk63

thanks ladies....this actually involves a lot of eating.....the only meal that is soup is the dinner....but you can change the soup to make it heartier like into a chili or something like that.....like today i had yogurt and fruit for breakfast....and it calls for a turkey sandwich on wheat with no cheese for lunch....tons of water and snacks that are only fruits and veggies or they offer a list of things if you have a craving for sweet or salty stuff....its only seven days but i was afraid of it being a quick loss then an even quicker gain when i go back to having regular dinner....im still tracking my calories on here to make sure im getting enough

Jessk63

I imagine its a bit like the cabbage soup diet that was going around years ago? you'll lose weight but probably will be far to far under your calorie goal so in that respect its probably not that healthy.
Having said that, its a decent meal replacement for 1 meal and full of nutrients so if you're just using it for lunch its probably fine.

yes thats exactly it its the cabbage soup diet but it is only a one meal replacement....you still eat a full breakfast and lunch

skierxjes

My dad had kidney stones the size of nickels and could only eat soup for 2 weeks. He lost 21 lbs in that time and has kept about 15 of those lbs off and it's been almost a year.

MrsCon40

My dad had kidney stones the size of nickels and could only eat soup for 2 weeks. He lost 21 lbs in that time and has kept about 15 of those lbs off and it's been almost a year.

How can I get me some kidney stones? I only have 25 pounds to lose til goal!

:noway:

koosdel

So how can you inhale as much food as you like and still slim down? Here’s the trick: For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you’ll eat portion-controlled meals. But at any other time of day, you can have bowl after bowl of our nutrition-packed Hearty Vegetable Soup — since it’s only 45 calories per cup, you can knock back as much of it as you like and still lose weight.

-From goodhousekeeping.com

I'm thinking no.

infamousmk

Sounds like a horrible idea, just like every other time I've heard about soup diets.

infamousmk

So how can you inhale as much food as you like and still slim down? Here’s the trick: For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you’ll eat portion-controlled meals. But at any other time of day, you can have bowl after bowl of our nutrition-packed Hearty Vegetable Soup — since it’s only 45 calories per cup, you can knock back as much of it as you like and still lose weight.

-From goodhousekeeping.com

I'm thinking no.

Pretty sure that's bullsh!t. I mean, mathematically, I'm totally sure... but anyone who reads this and believes it is a moron.

chocolateandvodka

know what else works? eating fruits and vegetables, counting calories, burning more than you consume, and exercising regularly.


you know. just an idea.

Jessk63

So how can you inhale as much food as you like and still slim down? Here’s the trick: For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you’ll eat portion-controlled meals. But at any other time of day, you can have bowl after bowl of our nutrition-packed Hearty Vegetable Soup — since it’s only 45 calories per cup, you can knock back as much of it as you like and still lose weight.

-From goodhousekeeping.com

I'm thinking no.

no no no you dont inhale as much food as you want....its a meal plan....they have all the meals planned out for 7 days...for example today i had yogurt and fruit for breakfast....and for lunch it calls for a turkey sandwich no cheese...snacks are veggies ...sorry i should have clarified

summertime_girl

Good Housekeeping from what decade?

kenzietea

So how can you inhale as much food as you like and still slim down? Here’s the trick: For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you’ll eat portion-controlled meals. But at any other time of day, you can have bowl after bowl of our nutrition-packed Hearty Vegetable Soup — since it’s only 45 calories per cup, you can knock back as much of it as you like and still lose weight.

-From goodhousekeeping.com

I'm thinking no.

Pretty sure that's bullsh!t. I mean, mathematically, I'm totally sure... but anyone who reads this and believes it is a moron.

When I am having days when I feel like "inhaling my food," I typically don't go running for the veggie soup. I don't like any diets with the word inhale on them, it scares me. lol

Jessk63

know what else works? eating fruits and vegetables, counting calories, burning more than you consume, and exercising regularly.


you know. just an idea.

pretty sure i didn't ask for rude sarcastic responses just some ideas....ive lost over 40lbs and maintained it for almost 2 years im pretty sure i know how to eat...im only on here to lose 10 more and to help with maintaining and i just enjoy it....my mom was asking about this and trying it i just offered to do it with her as support....i still count all my calories on here and intend on making sure to maintain my daily allotment....but thank you for your intelligent suggestions.

bcattoes

I haven't heard of it but as long as it is using healthy soups it's probably okay. Soups can be great as meals because they contain a water so you fill full (until you hit the bathroom).

koosdel

So how can you inhale as much food as you like and still slim down? Here’s the trick: For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you’ll eat portion-controlled meals. But at any other time of day, you can have bowl after bowl of our nutrition-packed Hearty Vegetable Soup — since it’s only 45 calories per cup, you can knock back as much of it as you like and still lose weight.

-From goodhousekeeping.com

I'm thinking no.

no no no you dont inhale as much food as you want....its a meal plan....they have all the meals planned out for 7 days...for example today i had yogurt and fruit for breakfast....and for lunch it calls for a turkey sandwich no cheese...snacks are veggies ...sorry i should have clarified

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/_mobile/recipes/healthy/amazing-soup-diet-1007

Paragraph two, maybe they should clarify.

chocolateandvodka

know what else works? eating fruits and vegetables, counting calories, burning more than you consume, and exercising regularly.


you know. just an idea.

pretty sure i didn't ask for rude sarcastic responses just some ideas....ive lost over 40lbs and maintained it for almost 2 years im pretty sure i know how to eat...im only on here to lose 10 more and to help with maintaining and i just enjoy it....my mom was asking about this and trying it i just offered to do it with her as support....i still count all my calories on here and intend on making sure to maintain my daily allotment....but thank you for your intelligent suggestions.

*looks again... nope, no rudeness there. sorry you misinterpreted my response.

p.s. as a sidenote limiting your diet to liquid or pureed foods may cause digestive problems when done for extended periods. don't believe me? ask a medical professional. better yet, ask more than one.

Thomasm198

know what else works? eating fruits and vegetables, counting calories, burning more than you consume, and exercising regularly.


you know. just an idea.

Strangely enough, I discovered the same thing.

It seems to work a lot better than any fad diet.

kenzietea

know what else works? eating fruits and vegetables, counting calories, burning more than you consume, and exercising regularly.


you know. just an idea.

pretty sure i didn't ask for rude sarcastic responses just some ideas....ive lost over 40lbs and maintained it for almost 2 years im pretty sure i know how to eat...im only on here to lose 10 more and to help with maintaining and i just enjoy it....my mom was asking about this and trying it i just offered to do it with her as support....i still count all my calories on here and intend on making sure to maintain my daily allotment....but thank you for your intelligent suggestions.

Actually, from what you said it doesn't sound like a completely ridiculous plan if you consume enough calories with the soup and you are eating more than just soup, which you have clearly pointed out. I doubt you will lose whatever you are promised (10 lbs in a week, etc) but if your mom really wants the support this wouldn't hurt you at all, and it doesn't sound very extreme. I personally have issues with eating the same thing even twice a week, because I get so bored, but if you think you can do it and you're getting enough protein, carbs, fat, and calories, then why the hell not. I looked up the recipe it has tons of veggies and you can put in ground beef or turkey- its a pretty hardy soup, not flimsy cabbage soup like some of you are thinking.

Healthyby30

I haven't heard of it but as long as it is using healthy soups it's probably okay. Soups can be great as meals because they contain a water so you fill full (until you hit the bathroom).

Soups normally also contain A LOT of sodium. Something you don't want too much of. I absolutely love soup, but limit my intake because of the sodium content.

bcattoes

know what else works? eating fruits and vegetables, counting calories, burning more than you consume, and exercising regularly.


you know. just an idea.

Strangely enough, I discovered the same thing.

It seems to work a lot better than any fad diet.

No reason those things can't be put into a soup though.

All I know is that I totally want to go home and make a big pot of vegetable soup now!

Jessk63

know what else works? eating fruits and vegetables, counting calories, burning more than you consume, and exercising regularly.


you know. just an idea.

pretty sure i didn't ask for rude sarcastic responses just some ideas....ive lost over 40lbs and maintained it for almost 2 years im pretty sure i know how to eat...im only on here to lose 10 more and to help with maintaining and i just enjoy it....my mom was asking about this and trying it i just offered to do it with her as support....i still count all my calories on here and intend on making sure to maintain my daily allotment....but thank you for your intelligent suggestions.

*looks again... nope, no rudeness there. sorry you misinterpreted my response.

p.s. as a sidenote limiting your diet to liquid or pureed foods may cause digestive problems when done for extended periods. don't believe me? ask a medical professional. better yet, ask more than one.

and once again my friend....its not a LIQUID DIET...try reading one more time...but thank again for your wonderful advice

Jessk63

know what else works? eating fruits and vegetables, counting calories, burning more than you consume, and exercising regularly.


you know. just an idea.

pretty sure i didn't ask for rude sarcastic responses just some ideas....ive lost over 40lbs and maintained it for almost 2 years im pretty sure i know how to eat...im only on here to lose 10 more and to help with maintaining and i just enjoy it....my mom was asking about this and trying it i just offered to do it with her as support....i still count all my calories on here and intend on making sure to maintain my daily allotment....but thank you for your intelligent suggestions.

Actually, from what you said it doesn't sound like a completely ridiculous plan if you consume enough calories with the soup and you are eating more than just soup, which you have clearly pointed out. I doubt you will lose whatever you are promised (10 lbs in a week, etc) but if your mom really wants the support this wouldn't hurt you at all, and it doesn't sound very extreme. I personally have issues with eating the same thing even twice a week, because I get so bored, but if you think you can do it and you're getting enough protein, carbs, fat, and calories, then why the hell not. I looked up the recipe it has tons of veggies and you can put in ground beef or turkey- its a pretty hardy soup, not flimsy cabbage soup like some of you are thinking.

thank you very much....i was trying to explain but i feel like no one is listening....i jus thought switching things up and having a structured meal plan for a week that is FULL of healthy foods would maybe give me a little jump start and help me find new meal ideas.

Healthyby30

It makes me laugh when people ask for opinions on things and then get angry at the negative remarks! People post because they only want to hear good things and when they don't, they get defensive.

Why do you ask opinions if you don't want to hear them?

Just want a pat on the back and be told what you want to hear? Then don't post.

bcattoes

I haven't heard of it but as long as it is using healthy soups it's probably okay. Soups can be great as meals because they contain a water so you fill full (until you hit the bathroom).

Soups normally also contain A LOT of sodium. Something you don't want too much of. I absolutely love soup, but limit my intake because of the sodium content.

Canned soups may contain a LOT of sodium, but if it's homemade it's only going to contain the amount you put in.

I'm so confused by all these replies. Are there really this many people who think soup is unhealthy?? That's kind of sad to me. I make awesome soups.

gonnareachmygoal

I very, very frequently have home made soup for lunch which is the same as this "diet" only I am using it at a different meal. Weight watchers also has a Zero point soup that you can eat for snacks or meals (as long as you are getting your daily nutrition and calories). I see no problem with this. I'm Canadian! We eat tons of soup in the winter! haha

Healthyby30

I haven't heard of it but as long as it is using healthy soups it's probably okay. Soups can be great as meals because they contain a water so you fill full (until you hit the bathroom).

Soups normally also contain A LOT of sodium. Something you don't want too much of. I absolutely love soup, but limit my intake because of the sodium content.

Canned soups may contain a LOT of sodium, but if it's homemade it's only going to contain the amount you put in.

I'm so confused by all these replies. Are there really this many people who think soup is unhealthy?? That's kind of sad to me. I make awesome soups.

Yes, if you don't put in any sort of stock/broth. THIS recipe involves 48oz chicken broth. THAT is where the sodium comes from. Even low sodium broths are high in sodium.

bcattoes

I haven't heard of it but as long as it is using healthy soups it's probably okay. Soups can be great as meals because they contain a water so you fill full (until you hit the bathroom).

Soups normally also contain A LOT of sodium. Something you don't want too much of. I absolutely love soup, but limit my intake because of the sodium content.

Canned soups may contain a LOT of sodium, but if it's homemade it's only going to contain the amount you put in.

I'm so confused by all these replies. Are there really this many people who think soup is unhealthy?? That's kind of sad to me. I make awesome soups.

Yes, if you don't put in any sort of stock/broth. THIS recipe involves 48oz chicken broth. THAT is where the sodium comes from. Even low sodium broths are high in sodium.

Assuming you buy prepacked chicken broth. It's easy enough to make your own broth too.