Does the Cabbage Soup diet actually work?
Although no formal research study has examined the diet conclusively, people who have used the diet report mixed results. For many dieters, the plan resulted in weight loss (up to ten pounds, typically less), but only temporarily, as the weight gradually returned as the dieter resumed normal eating habits. Some dieters complained of weakness, light-headedness, and lack of focus while on the cabbage soup diet. Other dieters experienced no effects at all, seeing no weight loss, but no illness either. The Cabbage Soup diet is just one of many “fad diets” that dieters can try. Unfortunately, because this diet may not work, for many people it just adds to the frustration of not being able to lose weight. A better approach to dieting does not rely on gimmicks or quick-fix dieting techniques. It takes dedication and lifestyle changes to achieve permanent weight loss. For most people, this means eating healthy and getting plenty of exercise. Unfortunately, many people struggle to maintain the
