Cabbage Soup Diet: Is It a Healthy & Sustainable Weight Loss Solution?

Question
My friend just lost 20lbs in 4 weeks on the cabbage soup diet.  I'm a little overweight myself and thinking about trying it.  What do you think?
Thanks.

Answer
Hello Susan!

   Thank you for nutrition question.  Congratulations on your friend's recent weight loss.  I usually don't recommend "diets" because they usually don't result in permanent weight loss.  When the dieter stops being on a diet she tends to put the weight back on.  I do however, recommend "lifestyle changes" such as choosing healthier foods and increasing physical activity. If you combine these 2 things you lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime.  Check out http://www.mypyramid.gov to design an eating plan that fits your specific weight loss needs.  Hope this helps.  Let me know if you have more questions.

-George Rapitis, Nutritionist
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