Has eating soups daily/regularly helped in your weight loss?

NewLIFEstyle4ME
NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
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I haven't been feeling 100% for the past couple of days and have been making soup for one of my major meals and WOW...talk about FILLING--my goodness, eating soup is really hearty & really satisfying and makes me feel super FULL too. It's pretty low cal and loaded lots with good things. I usually don't make soups unless there's sickness around the house...but I think I'm going to start incorporating more soups into my daily eating routine and that inspired me to start this thread.

Now I'm NOT talking about using soups as some kind of gimmick/diet or in an unhealthy way, at all--just if adding soup has made a significant difference in your battle of the bulge.

Have you loss weight by incorporating soups into your daily/regular eating routine?

If so, how much weight did you lose and when did you start noticing a difference in your body?
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  • kblount10
    kblount10 Posts: 32
    I have a friend that when she loses weight; that is how she does it. She replaces her lunch with soup (though hers comes from a can). I would think that if you could make your own and control what goes in it; that would be the way to go!
  • fauxpunker
    fauxpunker Posts: 59 Member
    I would think that the biggest thing to watch out for would be sodium content. Soups can run majorly high, especially if they're pre-prepared.
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    I have a friend that when she loses weight; that is how she does it. She replaces her lunch with soup (though hers comes from a can). I would think that if you could make your own and control what goes in it; that would be the way to go!

    Yes, homemade is the best and it's not as complicated nor time consuming as the stews I make from time to time either. I'm going to have some more today!
  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
    I hate soup. :sick:
  • SuperSammi22
    SuperSammi22 Posts: 65 Member
    I am a big soup maker. I dont really think I can speak from experience yet, but I have soup a few times a week and have lost 6 lbs so far. Lentil and Split Pea Soup are extremely filling and good for you if you make it home made. When I make these, I usually incorporate carrots, celery, onion and tomato into them and use low sodium or home made chicken broth when its called for. I just tried home made tomato soup and its also fantastic. The recipe I got it from was Rachael Rays Quick Creamy Tomato Soup. I altered the recipe a bit for mine: I use low sodium or home made broth, replaced the heavy cream with Silk Original Soymilk and replaced the can tomatoes with about 3 cups of real tomato blended.
  • tekwriter
    tekwriter Posts: 923 Member
    Don't have the stats but a super quick yummy soup can be had by taking campbell's tomato soup and mixing it with a can of 365 tomatoes. it is yummy and good.
  • vastiris
    vastiris Posts: 56 Member
    Soup is my ultimate comfort food. I was a Campbell's kid from an early age. Now, I do make my own, and what's great is that the recipes can be tinkered with a lot to make them lower cal, and they're very forgiving. I don't know if I can say it has helped with my weight loss per se', but it's awfully nice if your 'comfort food' (to me, my mom's chicken soup recipe) can be a healthy one.
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    I hate soup. :sick:

    :laugh: I "thought" I did too. One of the reasons I shied away from soup is because growing up, in hard times, we ate soups ALL the time! We either ate lots of soups or beans and rice and rice and beans. To this day it's rare that I eat beans, because we used to eat so many different kinds of beans, that I "hate" them now. But ya know what? Reading your comment makes me remember how creative my mother was in making all kinds of soups and bean dishes and I'm going to humble myself and start eating more beans now too :noway: :grumble: ...because I remember how FULL I'm feeling eating soup for the past couple of days (I'm not feeling 100% and usually only eat soup when I'm feeling sickly--and how much better I feel. Eating soups these days reminds me of poverty times and yet HEALTHY times at the same time! Plus...eating soups and bean dishes will also help on my grocery budget too...which can be astronomical too!

    I'm going to try to incorporate a soup and/or a soup and salad into one of my major meals for the next few weeks and see how it effects/affects my weight loss--bean dishes too...yikes:smooched:
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    Soup will help yes but that is because most are low calorie. It's that simple...

    Now if you are eating a thick seafood bisque made with lots of heavy cream and butter...then no it wont help.

    I eat soup usually once a week...maybe.

    I eat it on a cold chilly day but usually add crackers, cheese, avocado and crab meat mixed with mayo...
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    I eat soup at work a lot. It's a great way to control portions, it's easy to store in a drawer, and it's usually low-cal. I'm not particularly concerned about sodium intake. The latest studies confirm that healthy sodium intake is actually about twice as high as the current guidelines.

    I just have to avoid putting crackers in my soup.
  • jstout365
    jstout365 Posts: 1,686 Member
    I do a lot of soups, stews, and chili during the winter. I'm actually eating this this week:

    http://ourlifeinfood.com/2011/10/24/mushroom-sweet-potato-and-smoked-gouda-chowder/

    I reduce the amount of bacon and use plain greek yogurt instead of the heavy cream to ease up a little on the calories and add chicken thighs to add protein. A batch gets split into 5 servings and you can check my diary out for calorie breakdown.

    I also make a chicken and veg soup, mexican style beef stew, and sweet potato chili that I really like.

    As long as I make them I can control the macros and sodium so I know they work within my goals. I fit them into my calories like anything else. I wouldn't say it has helped my weight loss outside of the fact that I enjoy soup and I don't feel like I'm suffering by eating them.
  • Cby60
    Cby60 Posts: 38 Member
    About a month ago I noticed my male cousin was a lot thinner. I mentioned it to his wife and she said he started making and eating soup all the time for lunches and even in the evening when he wanted a snack. It's homemade soup. I'm sure it could work as long as you ate careful what kind of soup.
  • mwkimmel
    mwkimmel Posts: 9 Member
    Since I cannot make my own soup, I have to buy either in the can or some other pre-made soup. But because of my hypertension, I must avoid these soups due to their high sodium content.

    If I had the time and inclination, I'd eat more soup.
  • bajoyba
    bajoyba Posts: 1,153 Member
    I do a lot of soups, stews, and chili during the winter. I'm actually eating this this week:

    http://ourlifeinfood.com/2011/10/24/mushroom-sweet-potato-and-smoked-gouda-chowder/

    I reduce the amount of bacon and use plain greek yogurt instead of the heavy cream to ease up a little on the calories and add chicken thighs to add protein. A batch gets split into 5 servings and you can check my diary out for calorie breakdown.

    HOLD THE PHONE.

    I am currently in possession of some smoked gouda, and I am totes making that soup!

    Alright, now back to your regularly scheduled programming. :smile:
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    About a month ago I noticed my male cousin was a lot thinner. I mentioned it to his wife and she said he started making and eating soup all the time for lunches and even in the evening when he wanted a snack. It's homemade soup. I'm sure it could work as long as you ate careful what kind of soup.

    I'm feeling about 80% better now--but I'm still making soups daily, because I'm really loving it. I wish I'd make this discover in the fall and winter though--don't know about how good soups are in the summer--unless I start making those cold soups!
  • pocho269
    pocho269 Posts: 7 Member
    I eat soup everyday! at least 1 cup- lower sodium- less than 480 mg per serving. I eat a lot of Progresso heart healthy/ Campbell's home-style- heart healthy and Chunky's heart healthy line. All the chicken noodles are my favorite. I add low sodium canned green beans (rinsed) for extra filling. I also eat with 5 Dr. Kracker's asiago crisps- in fact, just got done with this meal- 190 calories total= satisfied. :)
  • softncudly
    softncudly Posts: 722 Member
    Yes. I often do soup and salad for dinner. (Homemade or I sometimes buy simple truth organic soups..)
  • shannonalgren1
    shannonalgren1 Posts: 36 Member
    so true about the sodium even in the reduced sodium soups
  • shannonalgren1
    shannonalgren1 Posts: 36 Member
    I make a lot of cabbage soup and change it up each time
  • ThinLizzie0802
    ThinLizzie0802 Posts: 863 Member
    I've been making what I call "garbage soup" which has been a big pot of chicken and veggies. It's low cal and packed with goodies so it helps me feel full and satisfied while staying within my calorie limit. I use boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken stock, parsnips, carrots, onion, celery, spinach, rainbow chard, kale, chili powder, ginger, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Easy, fast, and delicious!
  • airdiva1
    airdiva1 Posts: 198 Member
    I love having soup as part of my meals!
    I will get a whole chicken and pile in a lot of veggies like carrots,peas,, celery, orka,etc. For seasoning I use a lot of peppers, garlic,, bay leaves and Ms. Dash.
    Then I use a cup to measure portions into ziplock baggies and freeze.
    It's a quick easy meal when I know that when time is going to be limited to cook and still being healthy.
    I do the same with beans.
    It fills me up and knowing that it's homemade none of the process items!
    Since I'm about to start school soon, will look at both soup and beans as easy lunch items. By the time lunch comes, unthraw, heat up! Take along some raw bell peppers or tomato with some fruit and I have a great lunch.
    Hope this helps!
  • nmcguier
    nmcguier Posts: 27 Member
    Oh man, a can of light Progresso or Campbell's soup is my go-to lunch. I keep a small plastic bowl at my desk and just grab a can from the cupboard before I head to work every morning. Filling, tasty, and only 160-220 calories per can. That and an apple and I'm a happy camper for the whole day.
  • vinster345
    vinster345 Posts: 30 Member
    Yes, but if you can, make it from scratch at home. Had a supermarket fresh soup last friday as my homemade stuff had run out and it had 2/3rds the sugar of a can of coca cola.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    No, I don't care for soup.
  • Noogynoogs
    Noogynoogs Posts: 1,028 Member
    I lost three to e eating soup
  • Noogynoogs
    Noogynoogs Posts: 1,028 Member
    I lost three stones eating soup
  • Ashaleet
    Ashaleet Posts: 59
    The last few days i've made a chicken and rice soup for my lunch. It's super thick though, almost wouldn't call it a soup.
    6 oz Chicken
    1 Cup Onion
    1 Cup White rice
    1 Cup Chicken broth.
    Tapatio Sauce & Paprika
    Whatever fresh herbs I have around (basil, cilantro, parsley)
  • jennk5309
    jennk5309 Posts: 206 Member
    I get tired of anything if I eat it too often, lol, but I know there is research that shows it helps. There's a BBC documentary called "Why Thin People are not Fat" that talks about it. That's if I have my obesity documentaries straight- I've watched so many of them that I get them mixed up sometimes. In any case, that documentary is one of the best I've seen. I think the whole thing is available on youtube. It covers lots of scientific studies, and soup-eating is something it covers.
  • moe2max
    moe2max Posts: 1
    I make a great low calorie soup and it really helps shed the pounds and it is very healthy. I use fat free chicken broth and season it with whatever spices I'm in the mood for. If you like Asian or spicy, a very smal amount of lemongrass and/or sriracha sauce really give it flavor. Sometimes I just use salt and pepper, garlic and basil. Then I cut up a bunch of fresh veggies like mushrooms, celery, tomatoes (sometimes i dump in a can of diced tomatoes), onions, and cabbage (I'm not a huge cabbage fan, but the shredded cole slaw mix you can buy is easy and sliced small enough so it's not overwhelming). In the crockpot on low for several hours, then I heat up leftovers throughout the week. I always lose weight when I have a crockpot of this around when I am craving something substantial. You can eat all you want since it is low calorie, and it is very satisfying. I have heard thet your body burns more digesting celery and cabbage than the calorie content of them. Not sure if that's true or not, but this soup has given me super results in the past and really helps with cravings.
  • venus_blue
    venus_blue Posts: 103 Member
    Soup is kind of an obsession of mine, especially in the winter when I sometimes make two or three different soups on Sunday and we have it for lunch, dinner and snacks the rest of the week. I use up whatever I have left in the fridge from the previous week - leftover meats, veggies that might not make it a few more days and even rice or pasta. Anything that sits in the fridge and I'm worried I might have to toss gets turned into soup! Also great to have on hand when dinner is late and we need to take the edge of our hunger without racking up the calories. A small bowl of soup (or a small salad) before a meal helps you feel fuller on less calories, and adds some veggies to your diet if you do it right. When I go out for a meal, I almost always get one of those so I don't fill up on heavier foods. When I'm feeling icky and nothing else seems to appeal to me, I throw together a simple soup with miso paste and whatever veggies I have laying around, fixes me right up!

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