The name sounds a bit frightening, but you should consider this diet. You don’t have to make a deal with the devil, but the devil is in all the details that come with the diet.
This diet has become a popular fad diet, and it takes several food groups and combines them in unique ways, so you maximize your weight loss. The best part is that you can eat all you want of the foods you’re allowed to eat each day.
Personally, I love to use this diet occasionally to take off a few extra pounds. The diet lasts only 7 days, which is one of its main benefits.
While some people like to follow the diet for a few weeks, I like just following it for a single week. While that week isn’t easy, you will definitely like the results you see after a week on this diet.
Each time I’ve used this diet I have lost 10 pounds in 7 days. The diet is supposed to help you lose at least 7 lbs within a week, but I’ve enjoyed even better results.
The great part is that you can sustain that weight loss as long as you stick to a healthy diet when you’re done. As you follow the diet throughout the week, you’ll get the essential nutrients, but you’ll be getting different nutrients on different days.
What’s the secret of this diet?
Well, the foods that you eat take more calories to digest than some calories they provide the body. This lets you eat as much food as you want while on a diet.
I just repeatedly tell myself, “This is something I can control.” That’s my empowering phrase, SO much in life and things that happen to our bodies we can’t control- but I can control my eating.
My biggest tip is to drink LOTS of crystal light! Make sure you drink plenty of water on this diet. If you are craving something sweet, add crystal light to your water, since it is sugar-free and calorie-free.
For example, on one day, you can eat fruits all day long. Fill up on your favorite fruits, and if you stick with lower calorie fruits, you’ll lose even more.
Another day of the diet includes eating six tomatoes and as much turkey or chicken as you want. On one day, you get to eat veggies all day as long as you avoid starchy veggies. Each day of the diet has a particular focus.
While the diet is very restricting, the details help you stick to it. You know exactly what you can eat each day, and since you can eat as much as you want, you don’t feel like you’re going hungry all the time.
Here’s the 7-Day Breakdown
- Day 1 Fruit Day: Fruit only, but no bananas
- Day 2 Veggie Day: Veggies only, but nothing starchy like corn or peas BUT you do get a baked potato (I had a sweet potato)
- Day 3 Fruit and Veggies: day 1 and 2 combined but no potato
- Day 4 Bananas and Yogurt: As many as 8 bananas and 8 glasses of skim milk or weight watchers yogurt – THIS was difficult, I could only choke 3 bananas down.
- Day 5 Fowl and Tomatoes: Chicken and/or turkey and 6 tomatoes (I used Roma)
- Day 6 Fowl and Veggies: Chicken and/or turkey and veggies, but no potato
- Days 7 Miracle Soup: Cabbage soup recipe containing cabbage, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, Lipton beef broth, and water. Just make a soup using these ingredients.
For the day of the soup, can you eat fruits or vegetables also through out the day or is it just soup for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Also is there anything you can substitute the tomatoes with or would it still work if I skipped them?
Hi.. what should we have in breakfast on all these days?Tx!! Pls let me know so that I can start it.
I’m allergic to bananas, anything I could sub for Them ?
@Chelsy,
You can eat sweet potato or yam instead of bananas.
Hi. I was wondering what kind of chicken and turkey is best to eat ?
On day 4 if you substitute the yogurt for skim milk, are you basically just eating bananas the whole day?
Can you work out with this diet plan?
Do you have to eat the soup or the tomatoes I’m not a fan of either do you have any suggestions for a substitute thanks
What can you substitute tomatoes for? Please reply.
Hi there I have just started the diet…can I have coffee with unsweetened almond milk? ?
I am on day two and I was wondering if avocado is ok?
What about olives?
And green beans?
I am on day two and I was wondering if avocado is ok?
What about olives?
This actually works!!
I’ve used this diet plenty of times after I’ve given birth. It helped me drop all my pregnancy weight within two weeks.I never knew it was a popular thing. It was just what I did!
It’s important to stay active and maintain a healthy diet after to sustain the results!
Can u suggest smthng vegetarian instead of chicken
Can u suggest something vegetarian in replacement of chicken
hi there,
What’s substitute for tomatoes? I don’t like tomatoes,, do I eat chicken or turkey all day?
Hi calleigh I started this diet once felt too low .I have few questions along with mentioned diet can I take few things like homemade non fat 1 cup yougart,1 glass of milk and very little oil to saute veggies .thanks for your great tips
hi Rana,
I know this is quite hard for some people to take, but you are only allowed foods that were mentioned on the post. If you read it thoroughly, you are allowed to eat as much as you can on foods that are meant for this diet.
Plz can we add milk in tea and drink 7 day three time daily during this diet
Can u plz suggest a list of non starchy vegetables ?thanks
hi Rana,
Lettuce, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers and tomatoes are all considered non-starchy vegetables.
hi Calleigh
Is this GM diet ?first I need to know how far is it true that after this diet there are more chances to gain more neigh the back .
Few questions I have first as you said little bit oil is ok to cook veggies or chicken.can I eat veggies in soup form .can I use red or black pepper for seasoning .How much veggies and. Chicken can we eat .basically snacks or meals are as mentioned in plan..are these just for meals or can eat as snacks too.
Can milk or yougart be taken everyday?
hi Rana,
Any weight loss diet is effective in the initial days and the effect gets better as you combine it with a good physical activity.
The trick here is eating ONLY the allowed foods as mentioned in the image, on each listed day – this works. The secret of this diet is that the food eaten takes more calories to burn, than it gives the body – so you can actually eat as much as you want.
I love this diet! Have been following it this week- I am on day 6 today. I have had no desire it cheat as in the past with other diets. Thus far I have lost 7 pounds! I am planning to continue it again next week. I have a special event later this month and this diet has given me the plan and control. I have 10 pounds more to go to reach my goal. Giving it my all! I have not exercised this week except for walking. Perhaps if I add that in next week I can attain my goal! Thanks!
hi Michelle,
Thanks for the update. Glad to know this trick works for you. Keep it up.
Hi.. Can i eat watermelon whole 7days of this diet? plz rly… I have done this diet 3times. Each time i had lost only 2kgs. I want to loose more… Plz rly…
hi Sweety,
Just follow the instructions according to this meal plan, if it says fruits, you can eat watermelon but if NOT, don’t eat this fruit.
This worked wonders for me every time i’ve tried it in the past. I just recently had a baby and am currently trying this again. I got through Day 1 and lost 2.5 lbs (though I’m certain most of that is water weight, I’ll TAKE IT!!!) I need to lose 60 lbs so I was thinking of cycling through this diet every week and instead of the soup day doing a splurge day then jumping right back on the diet. Modifying it for long term use. Honestly, days 1 and 2 suck the most for me every time I start doing this again because my tummy gets no protein and i become hungry so easily
On day one can you drink wine?
Hi Donna,
I guess, you should skip the wine 🙂
Just drink lots of water to hydrate yourself.
Can i take butter milk during this 7days of diet? Plz reply.
@LOVELY,
Please follow/eat the foods being mentioned here for 7 days to get better results and drink lots, lots of water as you can.
Can i take butter milk in this whole diet?
hi Lovely,
If possible, skip the buttermilk for the sake of this diet. Just drink lots of water to hydrate yourself.
Hi,I have done tthis diet before and had lost 8-9 lbs. After a gap of 3 weeks i am starting it again. Lets see how much i loose this time 🙂 Thanks calleigh
@Neha,
Glad to hear this trick worked for you.. <3
Are there any substitutions if I hate yogurt and tomatoes.
@Meredith,
You can drink milk instead of yogurt. But for tomatoes, sorry there’s no substitute for that.
Can we have mangos
@Reenu
You can eat the fruits you want except bananas.
helo.. i wanted to ask that i’m having a drink made up of apple cider vinegar, lemon, honey,garlic and ginger its for weight loss so can i drink this with this diet plzz reply meee..
@Annie,
You can incorporate the drink you’ve mentioned on this diet. Also make sure to drink lots of water.
Hi
I went through ur replies, u have mentioned to some1 that coconut oil & olive oil can be used,
Wat about vegetable oil, Vesson oil, corn oil.
They have a label on them, stating,
Cholesterol free, no trans fat.
Wats the good oil u suggest for regular usage, that’s healthy.
Ur posts are wonderful,
luv ur page
Thanq.
@Inara,
If you are trying to lose weight, using coconut oil is beneficial for weight loss. Coconut oil is one of the best possibilities for keeping your blood sugar levels steady due to its healthy and satiating fats. In addition, it is an excellent source of medium chain saturated fatty acids (MCTs) that can be used to give the body a lot of energy and boost the metabolism.
please Calleigh.. i’m waiting for your reply…
I don’t eat meat, can I eat vegetarian “meat” instead?
Thanks Thanks for your reply… Calleigh there’s 1 more thing.. that can breastfeeding mother do this diet ?? if yes than ok…. and if not, than can u tell me a diet for breastfeeding mother…. and diabetic patient too….What about fish, mushroom, and lentils… can i take this on vegetable days ???
please dear im waiting for your reply… and i’ve already started this diet… and today is my day 2 … waiting for the final result… very excited… 🙂
@Salma,
I dont recommend this diet if you are currently breastfeeding, I suggest that you wait a couple more months after your baby is born to start to focus on weight loss. And it is important to make sure that your milk production is good. Here’s some useful tips to get you started:
1. Don’t pressure yourself – For time being, just focus on your baby, and don’t worry about dieting.
2. Make savvy substitutions
Think before you snack. Instead of reaching for the Doritos, pop some popcorn.Oatmeal is a great breakfast for a breastfeeding mom who’s trying to lose weight. It keeps you full for a long period of time and keeps insulin levels stable. Starchy veggies, such as baked potatoes and sweet potatoes, can also satisfy your craving for carbs. Brown and wild rice are good side dish and snack options, too.
3. Set yourself up for success
A little bit of prep work one day can help you keep your eating on track for the next few days. Cut up some veggies and fruit to keep in the fridge, cook and freeze healthy meals for later quick defrosting. The idea is to keep healthy snacks and meals in the cabinet and fridge, and to keep out the Girl Scout cookies and chips.
4. Eat smaller, more frequent meals
If you wait too long between meals, there’s a hormonal effect that affects milk supply. Your body will start pulling energy from the reserves, which decreases insulin production and affects thyroid hormone levels. That lowers prolactin, which is the hormone that controls how much milk we make. When you’re feeling starving, you’re more likely to eat something you know you shouldn’t. Instead, spread your calories out over six mini-meals throughout the day.
5. Cut calories — but not too much
It’s perfectly safe to diet while breastfeeding, as long as your total caloric intake doesn’t dip below 1,800 calories per day and you keep eating a wide variety of nutritious foods.
6. Work in exercise
Wait at least six to eight weeks before starting or restarting a serious exercise regimen. If you’re planning a particularly strenuous workout, eat a healthy carb about a half-hour before you exercise. Eating a starchy vegetable, like half of a baked potato, before running can really help prevent a decrease in your milk supply.
7. Keep at it
Everyone loses weight at a different rate, so don’t be discouraged if your weight loss happens more slowly than it does for all those celeb mamas. With a healthy diet plan, breastfeeding moms typically lose about a pound a week.
hi Calleigh.. i have some 1 question..
Can i eat eggs on vegetables day … if yes then how many is limit ???
please help me out.. waiting for ur reply… and im really fan of yours…
so many important things i get to know by your post… thank you very much…
@Salma,
You can eat 1 or 2 eggs a day. Thanks for the kind words and the regular visit.
Calleigh
The eggs won’t mess up the plan? I am just finishing day 1! So far, so good. I love watermelon so it wasn’t that hard. I am thinking banana day will be the most difficult, so being able to eat an egg if need be really gives me some hope! Any reason that egg tip isn’t listed above? Thanks!
Is there any ideas for the vegetables?
Besides cauliflower & broccoli?
I’m drawing a blank
@Rebecca,
You can add more green, leafy vegetables – like spinach.
Hi calleigh ,
Thanks a lot to you for bringing up this diet regime to my knowledge . I am happy to announce that I have got rid of 9 lbs from the weight scale . It’s still a long way but I think the journey has begun ????. Once again thanks to you for the wonderful work that you are doing by spreading awareness about natural way of keeping oneself beautiful , healthy n happy .
Hi colleigh i lyk all ur remedies…i use ground water to drink n to wash my hair so my hair r damaged alot frm the roots so cn u tell me sumthing that i use ths water n my hair stops damaging frm ths water? Thnx n plx reply
Sounds worth a try, definetly
Are avocados okay for day1?
Thanks Calleigh,
I really appreciate you taking out the time to reply all my queries. I will let you know once I am done about my exact weight loss. People have already started noticing the change
🙂
@Neha,
Would be glad to hear your updates 🙂
Hello! I’m doing it, but i couldn’t find cabbage anywhere. Can I do it anyway?
Thanks for the reply . I am doing good so far , but still have a question for you. Is oil okay for stir frying the veggies or for grilling the chicken ?
@Neha,
Just use healthy oils like coconut oil or olive oil for cooking.
Hello, i just have started this diet from this morning. I have few questions
1: Can i add anything to my fruits like sea salt or black pepper
2: How do i eat veggies? saute or boiled or raw , also can i add salt and pepper to it or just home made dip ( honey,lemon n salt ) to eat it with .Is the oil a no no when on this diet
3: How am i suppose to eat chicken ..boiled or grilled or rotisserie chicken ? Am i allowed to add some oil to it and seasoning ? How much is the allowed quantity for chicken ?
4: can tomatoes be eaten in any form ? raw ,boiled or pureed or as a soup ??
5: Is raw honey okay while on this diet ?
@Neha,
Here’s the reply to your queries:
1.) Don’t add salt or black pepper to your fruits.
2.) Eat your veggies fresh, raw or cooked – if cooked, just add a bit of salt for flavor
3.) Boiled or grilled chicken is fine – you can some seasonings on it (just eat the chicken and once you feel full – just stop)
4.) Tomatoes can be eaten in raw or cooked.
5.) I guess “raw honey” is okay as long as it is “raw, unfiltered” ones.
can you drink coffee in the mornongs
do we need to eat soup everyday or only one day please answer me and if we have to drink it on one day we cannot eat anything else than soup.
do we need to eat soup everyday or only one day please answer me
I have a thyroid problem. My weight increasing too much…Can u provide tips to reduce my weight..
thanks in advance
Can i make soup by making chicken broth at home? And then cook veggies by adding in the broth?
on 7th day in soup can i use corn flour powder instead of beef broth? And on 4th day can i drink butter milk instead of milk?
please email this diet to me. Ty
can i not add the lipton beef broth?
it is not available in the place i live at and also i don’t eat beef. so can i add water buffalo to it or chicken?
can i drink coconut water during this diet?
@Sweety,
Yes, you can drink coconut water (the fresh one).
By doing this diet can i drink coconut water?
On 7th day of diet instead of beef broth can i use corn flour powder?
Can i drnk butter milk on 4th day? Instead of milk?
What can I take on day 7 instead of soup?
@Dimple Arora,
There’s no alternative for the soup, that’s the secret for this diet if you want to lose weight.
do you eat the soup throughout the whole last day?
hi Jessica,
Yes, you will only eat the soup for the 7th day.
I’m allergic to bananas. What can I substitute
I m a vegetarian so what cud i hv on fowl days
Hello ! I love the idea but the problem is only that I can’t find the soup here , are there any other suggestions instead of the Lipton beef broth ? Please reply. Thanks
@Sara,
You can use any beef broth, its not necessary to use that kind of brand. Or you can do it by yourself (the beef broth) by cooking the beef bones. But I’m sure, you can find beef broth (cans) at your local groceries.
What is crystal clear where can I buy …
@Crystee,
If you are in US, you can find crystal light in any grocery stores but I ONLY mentioned that as an option. However, you can use the some detox water instead of crystal light that I posted here https://beautytips4her.com/natural-belly-slimming-detox-water-recipe/
hi
i really like your tips. i just want to ask can i take tea or cofee with artificial sweetner during this diet
@Sam,
Dont drink tea with added artificial sweetener, its better to add “raw honey” instead.
I have done it. I had lost 3kg in 7 days. Thank u calleigh.
on 7th day in soup One head of cabbage means whole cabbage or just upper skin of the cabbage i hav to chop?
And nw am in this diet. 2day is my 6th day. Am following evrythng as u told. But am not finding much result in my body. Plz rly.
Hello can we eat wheat flour roti’s without oil on second day with vegetables?
Hello. Can we eat wheat flour roti’s or chapati’s on veggie day? Plz rly.
@Basheerun,
You can only eat vegetables for veggie day but need to refrain eating the starchy one. The one you’ve mentioned is a wheat flour roti (so it means it is a starchy food )
Can breasstfeeding mums do this diet? Pls answer plz
@Abi,
Sorry, not recommended for lactating moms.
i breastfeed my baby.. Is this diet affect supply of breast milk
Is this diet suitable for women who are breastfeeding.?
it didnt work on me..i m v sad and disappointed… i gained 20 kg after my delivery..i followed dis diet plan even during breastfeeding but lose only 1 kg
As I.am having thyroid can i avoid the cabbage in the soup. Anything else I could substitute for it
No salt intake in 7 days???suggest as i hav low blood pressure…
Can we skip crystal light on this diet and get the same result?
Where can i buu crystal light?
Where can i buy crystal light?
@Thricia,
If you are in US, you can buy crystal light in any grocery stores. But you can skip that one, it was only a suggestion because it worked for me.
I really would like to try this diet. My only question is about the soup, I hate green peppers and celery but how would it be if I used a blender to “grind” them up before adding them to the soup? Would they still be as effective?
I love your blogs and all of your advice!
@Sandra,
Grinding the vegetables is fine, you will get the same benefits.
Hii plz tell me veg food instead of non veg as I am vegitarian
@Bhumii,
You can just skip the foods that aren’t allowed for vegetarian.
can i substitute soup here ..like crab and corn or others
@Mel,
If you want to see results, you should follow the instructions. 🙂
i have thyroid can i follow this ?
@Inderpreet,
Sorry but Im not in a position to give you a go signal, it would be best if you consult your medical doctor about this diet and see how it goes for you.
Chicken? boiled or oily ones….
Pls rell the substitute of chicken n beef for vegetarians..no egg
Hi..can i have tea while on this diet? And also can we add salt and spice to our vegetables and chicken ??
@Aman,
Yes, you can actually incorporate drinking green tea on this diet. You can add spices in moderate amount on your chicken and vegetables.
Y can’t I eat peas n corn? What’s the problem with that? I love peas:-(
@Emmy Chowdhurry,
Peas and corn are starchy vegetables, that’s the reason you need to skip them.
Are we able to drink herbal teas with this? Just water and full leaf teas no sugar added
@Danni,
Yes, you can actually incorporate drinking herbal teas on this particular diet with no added sugar of course.
Is there any other substitute of soup that can be taken while following this diet chart?
Second thing is..I can’t have tomatoes nd I am pure vegetarian..so help me with the same by telling me the answers of my questions..I ll surely do it..
@Dimple Arora,
This is the soup that could help fill you up without the added calories, other soups yield more fats that’s why the cabbage soup is the way to go.
Also, if you cant eat tomatoes, just skip it and just eat the foods mentioned from the chart.
I am allergic tomatoes. Is there any substitute for the tomatoes.
@Nathasa,
Just skip the tomato and just eat the food listed from the chart.
Please give a substitute for Beefy onion soup mix
Hi! This sounds awesome! I am going to try it from tomorrow. But I am a vegetarian and I hate Toffu. So could you please tell another substitute for chicken/turkey day?
Thanks a lot!
should we eat chicken only using pepper and salt or in the normal way
What all can you drink on this diet, if you don’t drink crystal light….
And also is it ok to do exercise during this diet
Can you please tell any alternative for lipton beef broth..
Are any of the following allowed: Herbs, spices, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice
Thanks
Is there anything i can substitute for tomatoes? Tomatoes make me gag.
Hi There!!
could you please share what you did to keep off the weight after completing this diet. many ppl say that you gain it back after you go back to normal eating routine.
I am planning to start this from tomorrow.
Thanks ton !!
@Charu Rupesh,
You will only gain back if you will indulge yourself with sugary & fatty foods. After taking this 7 days diet, you need to go back to your regular food routine but in moderation.
This diet serves as a start up if you want to get rid of some excess lbs and its up to you on how to balance your diet in order not to gain the weight back.
Moderation is the key.
Hi There!!
i am planning to start this diet, i just want to check with you, if you were able to keep off the lost weight after the diet was over. If yes, can you please share the tips.
thanks a lot for your help
Its my 2nd day, it is hard, but as long as the result is positive it worth it 😉
Thx alot God bless u always I like u too much ur always give help…. :):)
Hey!!! I think its vry effective i want to start it asap.but on this level its ok but wht will we do in nxt week how to start meals n all tht plz reply…
@Mahi,
Eat your normal meal after 7 days and if you still want to do the diet plan, you can start after a week again.
Ur very nice I love u I have bone problem I can’t do exercise that why I asking u I do just walk not too fast…. I want reduce 10kg I have big breast I want reduce plz help me stomach problem too 🙁 plz again help: (
@Angel786,
Its better to walk than do nothing exercise at all. If you want to lose weight in a healthy way, try a healthy diet and always count your calories. Avoid sugary, fatty foods and most of all, drink a lot of water.
Your breast size will be reduced or shrink once you lose weight.
Really reduce weight this deit without exercise and work plz tell me
@Angel786,
If you strictly follow this diet plan for 7 days, you will see result.
Can I drink milk with this diet???
@Tina,
Just follow whatever food mentioned in the post in order to see results.
Any alternative for Lipton Beef onion soup? I don’t eat beef. Any vegetarian or chicken or goat options are good instead. Plz suggest.
@Meena,
You can get the chicken variety instead.
Can I take meals also during this diet or I have to eat only this fruits and vegetables throughout the day
@Sarah,
You only eat the following food mentioned for this diet.
Can I substitute the tomatoes with something else?
This sounds awesome. Though being a vegetarian and very much dislikes tofu (gags) is there anything else i can substitute it too? Thanks
@Mary,
There’s no tofu mentioned on this particular diet.
Can you please tell me the vegetarian diet as I m pure vegetarian. .
@Shagun,
This diet consists most of vegetables and only on DAY 5 you can eat chicken and turkey. You can substitute chicken and turkey by eating tofu.
Pls temne wot z crystal light?
@Priya,
Crystal Light is a powder mix to give flavor to your water but in less calories.
I love love love all your post n tutorials.Thank u so so much GOD BLESS U REALLY GOOD.
Can I drink as much water with lemon all 7 days while I’m on this diet?
@Angel,
Yes, you can drink that one. But my biggest tip is to drink LOTS of crystal light! Its calorie free, fills you up and satisfies that sweet tooth craving.
any substitute for beef broth plzzz
Its GM’s diet plan and i have reduced 5 kgs in a week
And body feels so light after this diet plan
I would love to follow it after my current pregnancy to be same as before
I hope it will work again 🙂
What we can eat in breakfast or start the diet as it is ??
ISN’T IT THE GM DIET…?
U r great
This is GM DIET I have done it it works wonders . I had lost 7 kgs in 7 days.
Is there a better picture of the 7 day breakdown?? It’s beyond blurry on my phone..
@Kristen,
I just added the breakdown of what foods to eat at the bottom of the post. You can try checking them now.
Or you can left click the image to see the bigger image and save it thru your phone.