Frequently Asked Questions

** UPDATED F.A.Q's **

These questions are about the Eat Your Heart Out Cleanse

Do you do anything in particular for exercise? N0, the first time I did it I didn't even exercise and lost ten pounds, the last two times I have kept doing my regular work out (running & weightlifting) and I have had similar results. I would say just keep doing what you are doing. The calorie value is lower, so you might feel a little weaker than normal and an intense workout might not work. 

 Any idea if there's an alternative to the tomatoes?  I have never tried a tomato alternate, so I am not sure! My friend who hated tomatoes just salted them and said it was easier to stomach :)

Also, do you use spices, oils etc to season your food? YES! I usually put salt on all my veggies, but dont overdue it since salt makes you retain water. I do use a little bit of evoo when I am cooking stir fries, and I usually go buy a costco rotisserie chicken for the chicken days- and those are marinated & flavored alot and it still works! So yes, flavor with anything that isn't creamy. 

So are the foods you have listed for each day the only thing you can eat all day?  Yes, you can only eat the foods listed- but the quantities are UNLIMITED!

Can you use spices or things like Balsamic Vinegar? Like I said above, yes to the spices. Balsamic Vinegar I would think would be fine, I haven't tried it but since the calories are so low- I think that would be great.

On turkey and chicken days, does it matter what type (lunch meat, breast, dark meat, white mean) it is? I usually will go buy a rotisserie chicken and use the meat over the 2 days, which is a mix of light & dark meat. I would say no to lunch meat, but you can if you need to! It generally is really processed. 

 I love bananas so I don't think day 4 will be too bad, but is that ALL you eat that day?  You eat bananas and you can either drink milk, or have Weight Watchers Yogurt. Try really hard to eat them, the nutrients in them your body will need after 3 days of fruits & veggies exclusively. 

Is coffee out? :) I stick with water and crystal light (artificially flavored water) You could try coffee and see how it affects your results- but I think its best to not to drink it. 


I had a question about day 4. I am doing the yogurt option instead of milk. Do you have to use weight watchers yogurt or could you use regular yoplait light yogurt? Weight watchers is a MUCH better option. It is basically artifically flavored skim milk- if you look at the nutrition facts in a light yoplait - it has significantly more sugar, carbs, and calories. 

Is it essential that I do day 7? Nothing on the diet is essential- but the closer you stick to it the more weight you will lose. My sister despises the soup- so she just does another day 6, chicken & veggies. Good luck!

Any vegetarian suggestions for the chicken days? I know the protein is essential that day, so I would go with any other protein that is low in fat, maybe tofu? Please let me know what you try and what your results are at the end of the week so I can add that in for other vegetarians!


So can we continue to do it week after week with the same results? Or should be take a break in between? YES! You can do it for several weeks. My dad did it for 9 weeks I believe and lost LOTS! 

By losing the 10 pounds in 7 days did you lose inches or a dress size?  Yes, I lost 10 pounds and one dress size in one week.

So I can't find weight watchers yogurt in AZ.... any other alternatives, besides skim milk? I really don't like regular (cow) milk but if almond milk worked I could do that. Anyone know? You need calcium and low sugar in this day. Almond milk has really low sugar, I would try that! I also saw someone try plain greek yogurt with stevia. Like I said, the results are only guaranteed by sticking to the plan- but I am sure you could try a few other options and get similar results. 

I feel like I have to keep eating constantly because I'm really hungry (not to mention the headache is pretty rough.) Normal? Yes, you can still feel hungry, that's what dieting is sadly! But eat as much as you want to feel full. I haven't heard about others getting headaches, try some tylenol?


On veggie day can I have spaghetti squash? Carrots? Tomato sauce? Yes to all three! I love to make spaghetto squash on veggie day for dinner, I blend tomatoes and garlic salt in the blender for the sauce. 

What about alcohol, specifically red wine? Any advice? Skip it., its just a week you can do it!

What about eggs or egg whites for the fowl and veggie days? I am assuming we need the protein for those days. Egg whites are a great idea for lean protein, try it out and let us know how it goes!

Could you rotate some of the days? Like, move the banana/milk day to day 3 and move day 3 to day 4? Or would that mess everything up? No, you need to do the days in order, the first three act as a cleanse- the following are recovery getting your body the nutrients it missed out on and needs from the first 3 days. 

Can the fruit and veggies be frozen fruits? Yes they can be frozen- but not canned. Fresh is best though!

What have you had for day 2 veggie breakfast?  I usually have 2 cucumbers, they are the only thing light enough in the morning. I salt them a little too. I am thinking about posting a meal plan here ... stay tuned

My only question is if I do this diet for a couple of weeks in a row will I lose 10 pounds each week or is there a plateau my body will reach?  You will get the ten pounds the first week, and about 5 each following week. Its different for each person, but you will continue to lose weight if you continue to do it. 

What about Avocados for the veggies day? Or is it too high in calories?  I have 1 avacado on veggie day because I LOVE them, but yes the have more calories so I wouldn't eat more than one. 

What about tea? Specifically green tea?  Water is the best option, but you can try green tea- I have not tried to so I am not sure what the results will be. If it is zero calories you should be ok

Is it okay to use a sweet potato instead of a white potato? Sweet potatoes are a great option! Go for it!

Can u work out while doing this diet? It doesn't seem like you're taking in enough calories to be doing cardio, etc? Yes you can, keep doing what you are are doing and you should be ok. If you start to feel weak, then stop- but I have been fine working out while doing the diet. 

Ugh! I so want to do this, but I assume it is not a smart idea while I am breastfeeding. I am trying to weene my daughter anyway. I wonder what kind of milk supply I would keep through this. Anyone ever tried? I would not do this while breastfeeding, there is not enough calories. After you are done, its a great way to lose the weight quick!

Things like avocados, peas, tomatoes, show up on both sides of that list. What source did you use to come up with your lists of fruits and veggies?  Tomatoes ONLY on tomato day. Peas and sweet potatos are starchy- so I would avoid them but you can technically eat them, but for better results avoid them. The list is just what we got from the doctor!

On day 2, are you having sweet potatoes plus a baked white potato - or just one type of potato only. I would only do the sweet potato, not both. 


Can I drink seltzer? I'm assuming yes but don't like to assume bc I wanna do this right! No, just stick with water- and crystal light (artifically flavored water!) Seltzer has sodium, and thats no good! 

I like to make sausage and peppers with turkey sausage. Is that ok to eat on day 6? Just turkey sausage, onions, peppers, evoo and a little salt n pepper. If its mostly turkey, I think you will be ok- generally those premade sausages have other ingredients- check and see whats in them!



 If im doing the weight watchers yogurt instead of milk how much should i eat? I will usually eat 6 yogurts.

I plan to substitute low sodium canned tomato soup for the tomatoes. I always say the fresher the better, so I cant guarantee the same results with canned soup. 

Would it be alright to use chobani greek yogurt on day 4? I am not familiar with chobani, but if it has low sugar, and high calcium its probably a safe substitute.

I know day 6 says eat your hearts desire of chicken and turkey but is day 5 the same? Can I really eat as much fowl as I want to? Or should I have a limit.  No limit on either day. 

And on banana day should I be trying to eat all 8 bananas? I know you said somewhere that u don't have to eat them all but there is probably an amount u should eat right? I would say at least 4. But the closer you stick to the plan, the better. 



Is anyone else not having as much success as they hoped? I lost all my weight after Day 1, and the scaled hasn't moved since even though I've followed the diet pretty strictly. I'm starting Day 6 and am getting pretty discouraged. Any tips for people who can't get the scale to budge? I would love to email you! Will you contact me? ashleyrosereeves@gmail.com I want to know how the week ended for you. This diet works for everyone I know that has tried it, but I am sure that some peoples bodies don't react well. Please email me KARA! I can't find your contact info

I'm not an EXTREMELY overweight person so I know I don't have as much to lose as some people. Overall i think this diet is great. HARD, but good! I'm going to start doing weight watchers when I'm done with this so I don't gain the weight back. If you are already at a healthy/low weight you might not lose the total ten. But think in the mind set that this diet will cleanse your body and really help jump start your digestive system!

Would fish be an acceptable substitution for chicken? Yes fish is a FABULOUS sub for chicken!

Is Vegetable stock okay on vegetable days? Try to keep your sodium low, but that could work!

I was curious. I'm sensitive to dairy products so how would lactose free yoplait yogurt do? Or Silk Lactose free milk? HELP!! If any of those options have high calcium and low sugar, they would work!

Anyone have suggestions for a banana substitution? I cannot have bananas and am on day 2 of the diet. I really want to stick with it. Maybe a different high potassium fruit? I dont have any suggestions, you need to stick as close to the diet as possible, and I dont know another fruit that has the 'recovery' effect with all the potassium required. 

I'm highly allergic to bananas. I'm also allergic to melons, but day 1 is okay since I can have other things. Any good fruit substitute for bananas? See above. I dont know of a banana substitute. 

Are nuts (almonds) ok for fowl day as a substitute protein. I don't really like meat at all and am trying to find some substitues for that. Feel free to try! But results are more likely to be achieved by sticking to the plan with absoluteness. 

Okay, I'm not at all convinced that this is healthy. Losing seven pounds in a week? Doesn't sound healthy at all. It is doctor recommended and these are all healthy foods in unlimited quantity, I guarantee its healther eating then what most americans are eating on any given day. 

Is there a vegetarian version of this? I was planning on cleansing next week and this looks great other than the fowl days. Eggs? Nuts? Meat substitutes? I don't want to choose something that makes it unsuccessful. Thanks! I am not aware of a vegetarian version.


You said it's best not to drink coffee.. is that because of the caffiene or because of the sugar? I really love drinking coffee and don't know if I can give it up for the diet... (I drink instant coffee with one sweet and low and non fat milk) so I'm wondering if I can switch to decaf for the week - or if I really need to give it up for the diet to be successful. The caffiene AND sugar are bad for you, and no- you will not get as good of results if you drink coffee. Sorry! This diet isnt easy 

Is it okay to take my regular vitamins during this time? I'mt thinking "yes" but wanted your opinion. Thanks! YES ! Please take vitamins, they are always good for you= and recommended. 

What about nuts for the fruit day? JUST FRUIT on the fruit day, no nuts at all during this week. 

on day two & day six is it okay to eat raddishes ? or are they a starchy veggie? I think they would be fine. 

 So the soup...is not my favorite and there is A LOT of it. Do you finish the whole thing all by yourself? Any suggestions what to do with leftovers? I have saved it for a week and it still saves nicely :) I dont offer it to people, because its nothing to brag about :)

Do you only eat bananas and milk/yogurt on day 4 or do you eat other fruits too? :) Just bananas and WEIGHT WATCHERS yogurt or milk. 

I really really hate bananas, is there a different fruit I can exchange for the Banana and milk day? I dont have an exchange, the closer you follow the diet- the better the results. 

Do you have any before/after pics to share of your results? Thanks! No, but thats a really good idea! Anyone have any they'd like to send in?

Hi, I was looking over your diet plan and also went on the website "my7daydiet.com" and in their version you have to eat "wonder Soup" pretty much everyday, not just the last day. When you did your diet you only ate the soup on that last one right?  Yes, Originally I only did a soup day at the end, but I recently tried it with the soup everyday and it made my hunger much more manageable and I felt more full, so I would recommend doing the soup daily. 

I feel like you would gain the weight back as soon as you stopped the diet? is this true? how do you maintain the weight loss? If you go back to unhealthy eating, you will most likely gain it back. I kept it off by sticking to a clean diet- I didn't eat any white flour or sugar or fried food. 

Should you eat the basic 3 meals a day or 6 small ones? What do you go by? On this diet I probably eat ten time a day, its like constant snacking on whatever is allowed to eat that day. 

Ashley, what medical reason are the tomatos there for? Is it just a water saturated fruit? Can I substitute watermelon, or cantaloup?  I am not sure, I am not the doctor- I just know its required for the results!







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  1. wow....I REALLY WANNA DO THIS...but I'd have to like live in your house and have you put a chain around the pantry! hahaha.
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  2. I could do day 5 for the rest of my life. Tomatoes are my #1 all time favourite food.
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  3. do you do anything in particular for exercise?
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  4. not sure i could do this as written. weight watchers yogurt prolly has artificial sweeteners (same as crystal lite) so i'd have to switch it up a bit. we'll see, it's pretty tempting, ten lbs in one week!! woah!
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  5. @Sarah I didn't modify my workout at all - the first time I didn't even work out and still lost the weight- this time I am running and weightlifting 3 days a week.
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  6. I was just blog stalking but I had to stop and read this post (you had me at "Eat your heart out", haha).
    I've heard variations of this diet before, but they all seemed crazier than the rules you've set out here. I think I could definitely handle this for a week (though I'd be sad to say bye to my nightly bowl of ice cream).
    Maybe I'll give this a go to kick off my "get into bikini shape" workout and health routine.
    Thanks for the tip!

    Andrea
    Left brain, right brain, pug brain.
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  7. You're doing it a second week? I love you but you're crazy!! Besides you already seem crazy healthy to me.

    Is there an all you can eat "cereal & tootsie roll" diet? If so, I'm rockin' that one.
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  8. Hmm.. I'm always down to try a new diet. Any idea if there's an alternative to the tomatoes? (I'm not a fan) Also, do you use spices, oils etc to season your food?
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  9. OK Ash, the retard in me is a little confused. So are the foods you have listed for each day the only thing you can eat all day? And can you use spices or things like Balsamic Vinegar? And on Turkey and chicken days, does it matter what type (lunch meat, breast, dark meat, white mean) it is? I'm sure I have more questions, but I can't think of them now.
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  10. I absolutely hate bananas do you have any suggestions for day 4 or possible alternatives?
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  11. Thanks for the additional info! The b/f and I are starting this tomorrow. Is coffee out? ;) Assuming it is.
    -Kare
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  12. My boyfriend and I started this today! Its lunch time and all we've had is FRUIT FRUIT FRUIT! Haha, but its going well so far! It is a little difficult though because we live on a college campus and we usually are stuck to eating what is offered. I'm hoping they'll have chicken on the day we need it! I have a few questions: I love bananas so I don't think day 4 will be too bad, but is that ALL you eat that day? Bananas and milk? It just doesn't seem like much. Also, IS coffee out? :) I figured it is...but I just thought I'd make sure!
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  13. I am currently doing this. I am only on day 1, but I had a question about day 4. I am doing the yogurt option instead of milk. Do you have to use weight watchers yogurt or could you use regular yoplait light yogurt? Thanks!
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  14. Thank you, thank you! This is easy and totally doable. Thank you! Now... I've gotta see if the hubby will do it with me!

    Aubrey
    sweetnessoftheeveryday.blogspot.com
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  15. Hey Ashley.. How's week 2 going for you? I am on day 4. So far, I've lost a pound each day. Would love to hear how everyone else is doing. Since it's the skim milk (yogurt) day, I did break down and have some coffee w/ a little skim & stevia. I've just been getting the worst headaches, I couldn't help myself. :) Hope all is well!
    -Kare
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  16. Is it essential that I do day 7? I'm going to be traveling that day, and I don't think TSA will allow me to bring soup onto the planes, even if it is for a great cause. If I do need that soup, do you have any suggestions as to another day I could possibly skip out on?
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  18. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! I am amazed how how easy this has been. I am on day 4 and have lost a pound per day so far! If I lose 7lbs for the week I will be beyond thrilled. This is the best diet I have seen by far. I love it because I am not hungry, and I feel healthy! I have tried everything to lose weight and this is the only things that has really helped me! So thank you! Cheesy----but this changed my life! :)

    Oh and sorry, The comment above is from my hubby's account so I deleted it and posted it under my name! :)
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  19. Any vegetarian suggestions for the chicken days?
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  20. I'm so excited! I have my whole family starting this on Friday.
    So can we continue to do it week after week with the same results? Or should be take a break in between?
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  21. Great plan!! I'm going to start on this tomorrow and am so excited to see the results! By losing the 10 pounds in 7 days did you lose inches or a dress size? I really want to lose some inches around my chest and midsection for a dress i want to wear in two weeks. It's a little too tight (maybe 3-4 inches on my bust). Thanks for posting!
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  22. I am so going to do this! There is nothing on this diet that I won't eat! Thank you so much for sharing.
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  23. So I can't find weight watchers yogurt in AZ.... any other alternatives, besides skim milk? I really don't like regular (cow) milk but if almond milk worked I could do that. Anyone know?
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  24. Try light vanilla soy or light chocolate soy. They are both creamy, delicious and better for you the cows milk. I rarely drink cows milk, I prefer the soy. Good luck.
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  25. What about plain Greek yogurt? And adding stevia in it?
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  26. Thank you, Amish Structures and Dawnia!! Good tips! I think I'll get the light chocolate soy since that sounds yummy and easy to drink! Are either of you doing this diet? I'm going on day 4 (bananas and milk) tomorrow.... lost 2 pounds as of this morning.
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  27. Hi, I am on day one and I have to say (though I love fruit a LOT) I underestimated how much to buy - I feel like I have to keep eating constantly because I'm really hungry (not to mention the headache is pretty rough.) Normal?
    Second question - on veggie day can I have spaghetti squash? Carrots? Tomato sauce?
    I'm so excited for this, I just want to make sure I'm doing it right! :)
    Katie
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  28. What about alcohol, specifically red wine? Any advice?
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  29. found this diet on pinterest adn trying it this week. Wish us luck!! Thanks for the tips :)
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  30. What about eggs or egg whites for the fowl and veggie days? I am assuming we need the protein for those days.

    maryeboehm@gmail.com
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  31. Could you rotate some of the days? Like, move the banana/milk day to day 3 and move day 3 to day 4? Or would that mess everything up? Thanks!
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  32. Can the fruit and veggies be frozen fruits?
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  33. what have you had for day 2 veggie breakfast?
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  34. I am starting this diet to day & I am very excited about it. In the last 30 days I have lost 20 pounds by doing other things but if I could do this diet for a few weeks & lose 10 pounds a week I would easily reach my weight loss goal. My only question is if I do this diet for a couple of weeks in a row will I lose 10 pounds each week or is there a plateau my body will reach? Thank you so much!!
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  35. for the veggie days, can we have avocados?
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  36. On chicken and tomato day, do the tomatoes have to be fresh or can you dice them and toss them in a skillet with some seasoning to make a sauce for the chicken as long as you eat the amount required?
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  37. What about Avocados for the veggies day? Or is it too high in calories?
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  38. Thanks! One more question...I know you said no coffee but what about tea? Specifically green tea? Excited to start tomorrow :)
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  39. I'm thinking about doing this starting on Saturday, but I guess I'm a little stuck on different ways to to cook some of the food....I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes so I'm a little worried about that day as well. If you have any ideas on how to make some good meals with them I'm all game for the help! Thank you for your help! This is just want I'm looking for....I've lost about 60 lbs in a year, but I've gained some of it back and I feel like I need to cleanse my body out!
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  40. is it okay to use a sweet potato instead of a white potato? i like to bake them and eat them plain.
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  41. Can u work out while doing this diet? It doesn't seem like you're taking in enough calories to be doing cardio, etc? Please let me know what you think. I'm very interested in trying this but I've been pretty regimented with the gym (spinning, elliptical, treadmill, weight training)
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  42. Thank you for answering all of these questions and making this so accessible. I am actually having so much fun challenging myself thus far! You're wonderful! :)
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  43. Ugh! I so want to do this, but I assume it is not a smart idea while I am breastfeeding. I am trying to weene my daughter anyway. I wonder what kind of milk supply I would keep through this. Anyone ever tried?
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  44. I am so sick of fruit and veggies I want to puke. I am on the second day and it is not easy. I have the worst headache which is weird because I never drink coffee or pop but I must be having a withdrawl from something. Hopefully the rest of the week goes a little easier.
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  45. What about having a sweet potato instead of the baked potato?
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  46. There are a ton of different opinions about what are fruits and veggies... Things like avocados, peas, tomatoes, show up on both sides of that list. What source did you use to come up with your lists of fruits and veggies?
    On day 2, are you having sweet potatoes plus a baked white potato - or just one type of potato only.

    Thanks!
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  47. Thanks Ashley! A group of friends and I did this last week and it really worked! I feel so great! I am taking a week off and then will try it again. Thank you for sharing this great diet for free and taking the time to answer all of the questions - they were quite helpful. (I don't even know you, but you are my new best friend! Thanks again!)
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  48. Someone tell me how to print this diet? Not computer literate.
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  49. HI EVERYONE! I AM LOVING HELPING AND ANSWERING ALL YOUR Q'S- PLEASE CHECK THE FAQ'S TO SEE IF YOUR QUESTION HAS ALREADY BEEN ANSWERED :) CONGRATS ON THE SUCCESS LAURA!
    BARBARA- JUST CLICK THE IMAGE, IT OPENS IN A NEW WINDOW- CLICK IT AGAIN TO ENLARGE IT AND PRINT THAT!
    THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!
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  50. Ok so can you do Soy Milk??? Instead of the regular milk... Milk and my tummy = not so good.... My tummy and soy milk = happy Michelle

    Thank you, Michelle
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  51. I am currently on day 3 now & have lost 4 pounds so far but I will admit day 2 was hard.... I really like veggies but I guess not enough to live on them & them alone for 24 hours but I fought through. Thank you again for sharing this diet!
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  52. This same diet is on my7daydiet.com - the soup is a little different though, no prepackaged soup mix. (I assume that is full of salt and bad for water retention)
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  53. I just started this detox today. So far so good! I have two more questions though.
    1) can I drink seltzer? I'm assuming yes but don't like to assume bc I wanna do this right!
    2) I like to make sausage and peppers with turkey sausage. Is that ok to eat on day 6? Just turkey sausage, onions, peppers, evoo and a little salt n pepper.

    Thanks soo much for getting back to us so quickly. I'm not doing this with anyone so it's nice to have someone to ask questions to.
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  54. for day 4 if im doing the weight watchers yogurt instead of milk how much should i eat? thanks in advance!
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  55. My husband and I are starting the diet next week and I plan to substitute low sodium canned tomato soup for the tomatoes, however, he insists this won't work. Please comment. Thank you!
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  56. would it be alright to use chobani greek yogurt on day 4?
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  57. I know day 6 says eat your hearts desire of chicken and turkey but is day 5 the same? Can I really eat as much fowl as I want to? Or should I have a limit.

    And on banana day should I be trying to eat all 8 bananas? I know you said somewhere that u don't have to eat them all but there is probably an amount u should eat right?
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  58. Is anyone else not having as much success as they hoped? I lost all my weight after Day 1, and the scaled hasn't moved since even though I've followed the diet pretty strictly. I'm starting Day 6 and am getting pretty discouraged. Any tips for people who can't get the scale to budge?
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  59. I'm on day 6 now and am down 6.4lbs. I was a little discouraged this am when I weighted myself because as of yesterday I was down 7lbs on day 5 (I gained .6 as of this morning) I'm still optimistic though because it's still 6.4lbs and 2 more "weigh ins". Hoping the miracle soup does miracles!! Also, I'm not an EXTREMELY overweight person so I know I don't have as much to lose as some people. Overall i think this diet is great. HARD, but good! I'm going to start doing weight watchers when I'm done with this so I don't gain the weight back.
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  60. I finished day 7 yesterday & I lost 7 pounds total. But did not lose any weight after day 4. I feel like I pretty much starved. I was already losing a pound a day before I started this diet so I almost feel like I did it for nothing. I followed everything to the plan but did not lose anything further after day 4. On day 1 I lost 3 pounds.
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  61. I am on day 7 and have lost 5 pounds. I was at a 6 pound loss, but somehow gained .8 pounds after the fowl & veggies day. So we'll see what my final weigh-in tomorrow morning brings!
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  62. ASHLEY HERE! I am sorry some of you aren't losing the total ten - but the smaller you are- its very natural not to lose much weight if you are already close to your bodys healthy weight. I wish you the best- I still think 7 pounds in a week is STELLAR!
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  63. Would fish be an acceptable substitution for chicken?
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  64. Is Vegetable stock okay on vegetable days?
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  65. I was curious. I'm sensitive to dairy products so how would lactose free yoplait yogurt do? Or Silk Lactose free milk? HELP!!
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  66. Anyone have suggestions for a banana substitution? I cannot have bananas and am on day 2 of the diet. I really want to stick with it. Maybe a different high potassium fruit?
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  67. This seems really appealing, I love all the vegetable options, but I'm highly allergic to bananas. I'm also allergic to melons, but day 1 is okay since I can have other things. Any good fruit substitute for bananas?
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  68. One more question: Are nuts (almonds) ok for fowl day as a substitute protein. I don't really like meat at all and am trying to find some substitues for that.
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  69. I am at the end of day four and have never wanted a burger so bad in my life, but I have lost five pounds this week, and am looking forward to eating chicken tomorrow!!
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  70. Okay, I'm not at all convinced that this is healthy. Losing seven pounds in a week? Doesn't sound healthy at all.
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  71. Is there a vegetarian version of this? I was planning on cleansing next week and this looks great other than the fowl days. Eggs? Nuts? Meat substitutes? I don't want to choose something that makes it unsuccessful. Thanks!
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  72. I just left a long comment (accidently twice ) on your sister's blog. It was kind of long so I hate to re-type it now :-) But there was a problem when I first found this on Pinterest today...it was kind of weird. Then I just looked for the original source and found your blog...and your sister's (the designer of the diet poster) Thank you!
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  73. You said it's best not to drink coffee.. is that because of the caffiene or because of the sugar? I really love drinking coffee and don't know if I can give it up for the diet... (I drink instant coffee with one sweet and low and non fat milk) so I'm wondering if I can switch to decaf for the week - or if I really need to give it up for the diet to be successful.
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  74. OK - I'm good to go with this! Sounds like a pretty safe cleanse to me! Day one - very loose bowels because of nothing but fruit! Yikes!

    I've checked the FAQs and can't find the answer to this: Is it okay to take my regular vitamins during this time? I'mt thinking "yes" but wanted your opinion. Thanks!
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  75. What about nuts for the fruit day?
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  76. on day two & day six is it okay to eat raddishes ? or are they a starchy veggie.?
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  77. Im on the LAST DAY!!!! i haven't lost the 10 pounds but 5 is something :) So the soup...is not my favorite and there is A LOT of it. Do you finish the whole thing all by yourself? Any suggestions what to do with leftovers?
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  78. Do you only eat bananas and milk/yogurt on day 4 or do you eat other fruits too? :)
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  79. I really really hate bananas, is there a different fruit I can exchange for the Banana and milk day?

    jenilee8729@gmail.com
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  80. Do you have any before/after pics to share of your results? Thanks!
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  81. Couple questions.

    - Did you ever put together a meal plan for this diet? I saw you mentioned one and would love to give it a try.

    - I am allergic to bananas, so can't eat them at all. What do you think would be a good substitute?

    Thanks so much for posting.

    bree_brownlee@hotmail.com

    - Bree
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  82. I'm curious about a banana substitute also. Has anyone gotten an answer on this yet. I cannot eat bananas.
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  83. Hi, I was looking over your diet plan and also went on the website "my7daydiet.com" and in their version you have to eat "wonder Soup" pretty much everyday, not just the last day. When you did your diet you only ate the soup on that last one right? I just want to make sure I don't miss a step. Loosing weigh has been a struggle and I have recently found out why. I have PCOS and it makes things much more difficult. The doctor wanted me to start the Medifast diet, but to be honest, the diet plan looks awful.. mostly junk, soft serve and pancakes and things like that. I don't eat any of that now. I keep myself on a 1500 a day diet, no carbs. I have his a point where its just not working anymore, so any advice you could give would be great. I'd love to do this without medical intervention. Thanks!
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  84. I'm starting this diet on Monday and am really excited!!! I just finished a round of the HCG diet.

    For those that are dealing with headaches, I had the same effect the first week on HCG. I believe it's either caffeine, sugar, or a combination of them. Most people don't realize how addicting sugar is for our brains. During HCG I took medicine for the headaches, and I'm assuming that would work on this diet as well.
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  85. I am going to try this tomorrow (May 14, 2012). I've gained a lot of weight since I turned 30 in November, moved in with the boyfriend, and started back to school. My goal is to lose 45lbs. I hope this can start jump my diet/lifestyle. I'm going to try it for 7 days first and may continue another 7 days after (20+ lbs total); depending on the experience and outcome. Wish me luck!!
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  86. You said no to seltzer water because it has sodium...but you are salting your food? FYI...La Croix flavored sparkling water has no calories, no sugar or artificial sweeteners, and no sodium. I don't like sweet drinks so this stuff is perfect for me :-)
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  87. I feel like you would gain the weight back as soon as you stopped the diet? is this true? how do you maintain the weight loss?
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  88. Should you eat the basic 3 meals a day or 6 small ones? What do you go by?
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  89. Should you eat the basic 3 meals a day or 6 small ones? What do you go by?
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  90. I just started this yesterday and it is hard...not because I hate fruit or vegetables but because it is hard to break habits...licking the spoon of peantbutter after making lunch for my kids, saying no to the goldfish my toddler wants to feed me, not licking my finger after getting icing on it from making cupcakes. The real test will come on "banana day"...I hate bananas...the only day I dread. Otherwise I love the "menu" and eating as much raw as possible is something we try to do anyway. My problem is all the extra carbs I take in from the kids. Such an eye opener. Not sure I will lose 10 lbs but even half will do and this "menu" is something we will incorporate for life. Have at least 2 days a week with just fruits or vegetables or a mix of both.
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  91. Hello*Pretty what did you end up doing for tomato day? I can't stomach tomatos and so I was wondering what other people substituted.

    Ashley, what medical reason are the tomatos there for? Is it just a water saturated fruit? Can I substitute watermelon, or cantaloup?

    I plan to do this this week, I have a party on Saturday and I could use a little weight off. ;) Go hard girls!
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  92. I did this alone about 3 weeks ago and lost 9 lbs. (And I had iced coffee on about 3 of the days with about 2 pumps of sugar free syrup and a splash of skim milk. Didn't seem to change my progress much). My hubby was motivated by my results and we started again this week. Today is only day 4, and so far, my hubby has lost 8 lbs and I'm down another 4 or so. (He's got a lot more to lose than me so it comes off quickly.) Last time I did this solo, I ended up putting on a 1/2 lb between 6 days and 7 (plus the soup is kinda gross to eat all day) so we are going to skip day 7 this time around and go straight into South Beach Phase 1. That will seem like a treat compared to the restrictions on this cleanse. :) I'm a little surprised I gained a little, but I did a heavy workout on day 6 so maybe it was muscle? Don't know.... Anyways, I've had a lot of friends ask me about this cleanse and they have begun it themselves. Thank you for posting this. Love the quick results! It's motivating to start a longer-term healthy eating plan afterwards when you see results like this right off the start!
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    1. I am so happy for your progress! Congratulations!
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  93. I'm doing this and I'm on day 4. I've already lost 4 1/2 pounds. I just have a question, were you able to keep the weight off after the diet pretty easily? I'm worried about gaining it back.
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    1. I was able to keep it off for a year with continued healthy eating
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  94. Hi, Thanks for the tip on a great way to lose weight fast! I have been doing this detox with a friend.. this is our last day and I am already 11lb's down.. I have to add something PLEASE NOTE: The last day I was light headed and not feeling I could last on the soup alone, I went to the original source to see if it said anything and I'm afraid that you have adapted the plan too far. We ARE weak on the morning of the last day and need to up our blood sugars from fruit to give us energy! People please be sensible and listen to your body :)
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  95. I found a list of high-potassium fruits that could be used as banana substitutes! http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/high-potassium-fruits.php
    All it took was a quick Google search, people. Haha. Anyway, this looks intense, but I'd love to try it. I also hate bananas--do you think potassium is the only thing you're looking to regain from the banana day, or is there some other nutrient we should be taking into account too?
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    1. Erin, you are WONDERFUL! I get SO many questions about banana replacements, great resource!
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  97. Wow! I lost a lot of weight in 7 days and learned some good eating habits too. Thanks again for sharing!
    http://loseroutloud.blogspot.com/2012/05/7-day-detox.html
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  98. I haven't read all of the comments but I did see that someone asked about a tomato substitute. I HATE tomatoes so I asked my nutritionist and he said to substitute them with clementines. I am starting on Friday so I will let you know how it goes!
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  99. Question::

    What about smoothies?! Throwing in everything (especially on banana day) and just adding ice?!
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    1. That is a great idea and something my cousin suggested and loved!
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  100. I am VERY allergic to bananas, and I read that fruits like pears and mangoes are good substitutes for bananas. Any thoughts?..
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  101. Are cherry tomatoes okay for tomato day?

    And since I've been seeing so many options for substitutions, is it okay to mix it up and have both the sub option and the original option for added variety? Like having both clementines AND tomatoes on tomato day, or fish AND chicken on chicken day? Thanks!
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    1. cherry tomatoes should work great as well. the closer you stick to the diet, the better results you will have.
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  102. Can pickles be eaten on the fruit or vegetable day?
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    1. I would say no... too much sodium.
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  103. Your "miracle soup" sounds like weak borscht. Can real borscht be substituted? (Beets, meat broth, meat, carrots added in.)
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    1. the closer you stick to the plan, the better the results will be. but feel free to try it and see if it works! i dont know for sure.
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  105. Do you have to eat the soup all day? What do you do for the very last day, food wise?
    email: motokavail@sbcglobal.net
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    1. No, just eat when you are hungry. The last day is JUST soup.
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  106. hi! today is day 1 for me :) i just had a silly and small question - can i chew sugar free gum?
    email: alanafk@gmail.com
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    1. great question and yes! zero calories, zero sugar is the way to go
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  107. **IMPORTANT**
    So I am finishing up day 2 ( so far so good!) I want to do this for 2 weeks straight. However, my birthday is in 9 days. Would it be okay or affect my diet if I skip day 7 and go straight back to day 1? That way, when my birthday comes, I'll be on day 5 and can have chicken as opposed to day 4 where I can only eat bananas and milk. Do you think that skipping day 7 and going back to day 1 will affect it in anyway?
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    1. I haven't tried it, I am not sure...
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  108. I'm planning on starting this Monday (6/8). found this blog on pinterest. So I have 2 questions;

    1) when you ate the soup everyday did you still lose 10+ lbs?

    2) where did you lose your weight? I really wanna lose it in my tummy and legs but not so much my bosom or behind ;).

    I think my results should be similar to yours cause we are the same height. My goal this summer is to lose 20 so hopefully this will get me on my way! :) Thanks!
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    1. yes, soup every day still lose the weight. I lost in in my fave and stomach.
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  109. I can't stand bananas. Is there anything I could eat instead of the bananas?
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    1. http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/high-potassium-fruits.php
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  110. I'm starting this tomorrow! Wish me luck!!
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  111. Is it okay to drink black coffee or green tea while on this?
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  112. Hello,

    I was wondering if you had a "menu" of everything you can eat on each day. Im not one to figure out all the options for each day so if you had some sort of list that would be awesome! Let me know. My email is
    superior4chris@aol.com
    Thanks!!
    Christina : )
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    1. I need to make one, I have been so busy! hopefully soon!
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  113. I tried this diet last week: I LOVED day 1 to 3, and I lost about a pound a day up to day 4.
    Since I'm a vegetarian, and I presumed the important thing was having proteins, I ate light goat cheese twice on day 5. The day after I had gained 2 pounds!!!! Then, complete disaster occurred: my mother came to surprise me (we live very far away) and we had pizza, so I'm starting all over again now that she's gone.
    But I guess NO CHEESE/DAIRY is going to be the rule, right? I haven't seen such a Q/A so far...
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    1. ya, no cheese or dairy. sorry! i hope you have better luck the 2nd time around.
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  114. For veggie days, can we eat mushrooms or tofu?
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  115. There are two "replacements" for bananas if anyone is interested: papaya and kiwi. Kiwis are actually higher in potassium and lower in sodium than bananas!
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    1. great info, thanks! i will try that.
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  117. This diet sort of worked for me.
    I followed the diet exactly wit the exception of Day 7 - I couldn't stomach the soup so I did another Day 6 like is suggested in the FAQs. I lost 4 pounds after the first three days, and then one pound the rest of the week - so a total of 5 pounds. From Day 3 to Day 7 I felt lethargic, lost all my energy and was just miserable. I probably won't do this again, but I'm glad I finished it instead of quitting halfway through.
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  118. Have you tried juicing the fruits or veggies instead of eating them? Or doing a combo of both? I find that I don't really like to "eat" anything in the morning and much prefer drinking my breakfast...
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    1. yes, I did juice one day, still felt hungry though!
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  119. Hi Ashley!

    I notice a couple people asking about a banana substitute & you had written that we needed them for the calcium, carbs, and protein.

    I checked the nutrition of 1 banana vs. 1 cup of sliced kiwis. Even though the kiwis are a little lower in carbs, they are higher in Calcium and Protein. So maybe this could be a good substitute? Just a suggestion.

    Bananas
    Calcium: 6.8 mg
    Protein: 1.5
    Total Carbohydrate: 31.1g

    Kiwi (1 cup)
    Calcium: 60.2mg
    Protein: 2.0 g
    Total Carbohydrate: 25.9 g

    I used this website for nutrition information:
    http://nutritiondata.self.com/

    here you can look up nutritional facts about almost every food. :)
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    1. thanks for sharing! great ideas!
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  120. I am finishing up day 4 and it is an amazing detox! My mood is better and I have almost no cravings! I wanted to suggest something for the soup. After cooking it (and letting it cool a bit) I put mine through a blender making it more of a consistency of creamy tomato soup...I can't stomach chunky veggies like cabbage! I really enjoy it this way....and thought I'd suggest this method for those who are having trouble with it.
    I'd love to see a menu of what you eat- just to get a better picture and ideas of 'recipes'.
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  121. I am on day 5 of this detox and for the most part, it hasn't been that difficult. Although, day 4 (bananas and yogurt) was a bit challenging and I love both. Bananas and yogurt ALL day is tough. I did it though! So far I have lost 4 pounds which is great, except I lost 3 the first day and the scale hasn't moved much since (1 pound.) Part of me thinks I could have achieved the same results by eating a very clean diet with more variety. I tend to lose 3-4 pounds per week on Weight Watchers if I stick to it very strictly. But that's the thing...with a strict diet such as this one, which is very restrictive, you are more apt to lose weight because there's not any "gray areas." That's my take on it anyway. I will post a follow-up when the week is over. I've got 5 more tomatoes to eat today, woo hoo! Better get started ;)
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    1. good luck! sounds like you are doing great. that last soup day you will lose 2-3 as well
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  122. For the Fruit and Veggie days, do you think you could drink Naked Juices since they are all natural?
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  123. I was wondering would this still work for me even if I have to low a low-fiber diet.
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    1. umm... i would ask a doctor. i am not sure
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  124. I started this "diet" on june 21 and i don't know if it's because i started eating more fruits and veggies a few months ago, but it's been pretty easy. i really don't like bananas and i ended up being able to eat FIVE and i actually started craving them now. so weird! but each day i looked forward to the next day because i wanted some milk that one day and meat today. i lost 3 the first day, 2 the second, 1 the next and .5 last night. So i have been consistently seeing it go down! i definately wanted to do this to detox b/c I plan on eating more clean and even more healthy than i'm attempting now. I say if you have doubts, just try it. get creative with the foods. I know i had too. The fruits were easy. I LOVE love fruits, but the tomatoe and protein day, that is today and that is tough!
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  125. I am on Day 4, banana day, I have lost 5 lbs so far, & feel great! I could not find the Weight Watchers yogurt but have substituted it with Dannon Lit & Fit, It was the closest to Weight Watchers. I thought giving up coffee & alcohol, would be difficult, I really didn't miss it! My goal is to lose 10 lbs. by the end of the week. We will be at the beach for July 4th & would like to be able to get in to a bathing suit. I am very happy with the results & will post when my week is through. Thanks for sharing your diet/cleanse!
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    1. great idea subbing out the yogurt for light & fit, good work!
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  126. I've noticed that a lot of people are posting about hating bananas.If it's just the texture that's the problem, I might have a solution - you can take bananas, peel and slice them, and then freeze them. After they're frozen, just put some in a food processor and blend -- it creates a creamy ice cream like mix that's delicious. It does still taste like banana though, since that's all that's in it. ;)
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  127. Hi, I am still nursing my baby, will this affect my supply to your knowledge? Thanks! Melissablue86@gmail.com
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    1. Yes, do not do this while nursing.
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  128. hi, i was noticing alot of people asking about what to sub for bananas that also have high potassium: here is a short list of those foods

    •Tomatoes and tomato products, such as tomato juice, tomato soup, and tomato sauce
    •Nuts and seeds
    •Raisins, prunes, and other dried fruits
    •Potatoes
    •Legumes, including peas, lima beans, baked beans, pinto beans, soybeans, and lentils
    •Plantains
    •Spinach
    •Papayas
    •Milk and many dairy products, including milk shakes, cheese, and yogurt
    •Brussels sprouts
    •Orange juice
    •Broccoli
    •Oranges
    •Melons
    •Squash and other deep yellow vegetables

    i hope this helps :)
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    1. great THANKS! just remember the closer you stick to the original diet, the better results are guaranteed.
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  129. Hi Ashley,

    My boyfriend and I are going to start this in about a week or so and I had a few questions. I've looked at the 7daydiet.com but I was wondering about snap peas and edamame? I wasn't sure if they were too starchy for vegetables or not but I could eat them all day lol so if I can have them this will be easy for me!

    Thanks for your help and answering all the questions you have it is really informative!,
    Heather

    hzak2011@gmail.com
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  130. One other question to follow my previous post! What about coconut water - I live for this stuff is this allowed during the diet to stay hydrated or strictly water?

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    1. I think it has natural sugar in it, if no- only drink regular water.
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  131. Is this diet okay for someone such as myself who is at a very healthy weight?

    I'm 5'10" 120lbs and am really only hoping to lose 3-4 lbs. (of fat, not muscle), but I don't want to look (or feel) sickly. Please advise. :)
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    1. yes, its healthy- you will not lose as much though :) you will feel great!
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  132. I know you said no seltzer but what if it is sodium free seltzer?
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    1. maybe! haven't tried it. let me know how it goes for you.
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  133. I'm starting this tomorrow! I put on some weight because of an hormonal problem and hopefully all stick to the diet and loose all 10pounds! I'll let you know how it goes, I'll probably hop in everyday for inspiration xD

    My Own Project
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  134. I'm on Day 2 and was SHOCKED to see a 6.8 lb. loss this morning since I weighed in on the morning of Day 1! Surely gave me the motivation to continue after STARVING all day (and getting sick of sweet things!).

    P.S. I drank coffee (black) and Diet Coke...just not willing to deal with the caffeine withdrawal headache :).
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  135. Starting this next week - can't wait!!! I am your newest follower :)
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  136. I'm a vegetarian and I'm just doing egg whites instead of the chicken/turkey and 'm thinking veggie broth instead of beef flavoring.
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  137. Realistically when should you start seeing results? I am on day 2 and it looks like I have gained a lb. Is this because I'm not working out? I have followed the diet closely. Please help amings25@Gmail.com
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    1. please only weigh yourself first thing in the morning, and you should see results by the end of the week.
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  138. I am doing this "diet" starting tomorrow. I do not eat too bad (no fast food, etc.), but I do consume refined sugars and occasionally processed foods. I am so excited to see how this works, seems pretty easy beside the day of bananas and milk. I'll let you know my results!
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  139. on day 4 i simply ate fat free activia vanilla yogurt. it was really hard, but overall i was happy. i ended up loosing 11 lbs!! i havent had wine in 3 weeks... this diet helped me break my cravings for a bit!
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  140. I'm just curious if the weight will stay off or if I will just gain it all back, once I switch back to my normal eating. Has everyone had success keeping the weight off?
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    1. if you continue healthy eating it stays off.
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  141. Hi I hope you're still answering questions! But is ketchup and mustard ok? I'm thinking on day 5/6 a bunless chicken/turkey sandwich would be good. On day 5 topping will be tomato( of course) and on day 6 lettuce, cucumber, onion. So what do you think?
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    1. mustard is ok, ketchup has way too much sugar
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  142. The only crystal light I could find were those little packets that you pour into a water bottle or something and they each have 5 calories! Would that be okay? Or should I just stick with water all the time. Sometimes I just need something that has taste! Oh and could you possibly give me some meal ideas?
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  143. Extremely disappointed to say that I followed this diet exactly with poor results (w/ only one exception – I had coffee everyday b/c I have chronic migraines and couldn't manage w/o it). Anyhow, I only lost 2 lbs! It would have been worth a week of weird dietary restrictions to lose 10 lbs, but 2 lbs?! I am so upset. :-( Wish I had just started Weight Watchers and not suffered thru a week of this.
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    1. I am so sorry! most people have great results, but it doesnt work for everyone. the coffee is probably what hurt your results. so sorry!
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  144. I'm going to try this this week. pretty excited about it. I just wanted to mention (I read the questions you addressed above) the person who's getting a pretty bad headache while doing the diet is most likely having serious sugar withdraws (as I'm sure I will).
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  145. Hi I am starting this tomorrow. You mention tomato sauce is ok. Is canned or jarred ok? I was looking at a high quality spaghetti sauce that only has inportated tomatoes olive oil garlic sea salt and I believe basil. Would that be ok?
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  146. I did this and lost 11.6 lbs in 7 days! The only things I did different were eating Yoplait Lite yogurt (I don't like milk and you can't find WW yogurt here) and I did drink iced tea sweetened with Stevia (I LOVE my iced tea and having it just seemed to help me make it through). I took 2 days off and started it over again today. The problem that I find is that I just don't even want to eat (which I know isn't good) ... but I'm motivated by my results so I keep on going (I'm leaving for a trip and wanted to get rid of a few lbs. before I leave). By the end of week 1 my jeans were looser and I could wear several shirts that I hadn't been able to wear in quite some time so that was motivating. I really struggle with days 5 & 6 because I don't love meat but I survived. Ready to see what the second round does. Good luck to everyone doing it!!!!
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    1. so glad you had great results!
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  147. aka satan diet?? that doesn't sound appealing. am i misreading that?
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  148. Can I use organic beef broth instead of Lipton beefy onion mix? Also, if I choose to do soup daily, is it unlimited or just 1 bowl? Xtinamckee@yahoo.com
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  149. I'm currently training for a marathon. Do you think it would be safe to do is diet while training?
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  150. i only lost three pounds and i followed the diet strictly. i'm so disappointed. but i guess it's because i'm already at a really healthy weight. oh well. guess i'll just have to stick with time and kick ass exercise
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  151. I just started this today and I'm hoping it goes well. I wanted to try it before the school year starts because it is not a practical diet for a teacher during the school year. I'll let you know how it went when the week is over.
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  152. I'm on day five and I was wondering if the tomatoes can be the small tomatoes found in salads or if they need to be the large ones.
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  153. Can the soup recipe be cut in half? It looks like it is going to be an awful lot for one day and I'm not sure it's something I am going to want to eat for leftovers. Has anyone ever made it in the crockpot, because that is what I'm thinking about doing.
    Also, does cocoa count as a seasoning? There are no calories or sugar or anything in it and thought it might go well with bananas in the blender.
    Any help would be great...email me at mames11877@gmail.com
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  154. Can you eat tomatoes on the fruit day since they are technically a fruit or is that considered a veggie on this diet? Please email me at amycrotinger@gmail.com Thanks!
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  155. I'm currently on day four and have stuck to this diet very strictly and have only lost 5pds do far. Is this normal?
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  156. Hey Ashley! My boyfriend and I are starting this diet Monday.

    I think we can do it! We are curious to see what the results will be. I think day 4 is the only day I will dread (I hate milk and bananas, but I will do it!)

    The only thing I have to change is the soup :/ I can't eat cooked or raw onions, they make me sick. I don't know why, since I can do onion flavoring, or dehydrated onions. I will have to find something else. But the rest of the diet I am going to try to follow to a T! I know you probably don't have time, but if you want to check out my blog at http://likeashleyagain.blogspot.com/ then you could let me know if I am doing something wrong. I am going to post what we eat each day and how it is going. Again I understand you are busy, but if you get the chance to check on me, I would appreciate it lol :)
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  157. I messed up :( I forgot to eat the potato last night! I am on day 3, which is fruits and veggies. Should I eat the potato today? or just forget it? Please email me at aat0688@gmail.com and let me know! I would really appreciate it.

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  1. How many times in a row can you repeat this diet week?

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  2. I'm on day 4 and I am very jittery...any suggestions? Please email me at michahodges@gmail.com

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  4. I just found this diet today and I'm very interested in trying it within the next couple of days. Do you have a shopping list? I need to buy everything at once because of travel. Also, you mentioned listing some of the things you do, such as spices, tomato sauce, etc. I would love to see a sample of the diet.

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  5. Hi I'm on day one and I'm really interested to know about cucumbers. Technically they are a fruit. And I love pickles. Am I allowed to have pickles on the fruit day?

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  6. I really really hate tomatoes even salted, is there another fruit similar I can substitute it with?

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  7. I am wondering about Day 7.... Do you eat the soup throughout the day to keep you satisfied?? so for Breakfast Lunch and Dinner and thats all you eat that day is the soup? email is Browneyedgrl0425@aol.com Thankyou. Alison

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  8. I've read through the endless repeated questions before asking mine. If I want to have salad on my veggie days may I dress it with oil and vinegar or lemon juice? Also, I see some have substituted fish on "fowl" day, can I have shrimp?

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  9. Hello,

    Tomorrow is my Banana and Yogurt Day but they do not sell WW yogurt in my area ( Canada ). I looked up some alternatives, would you say that Yoplait Light would be a good alternative ? I have not read the labelling on the product itself but it says that this product is endorsed by WW

    Thank You

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  10. On the diet it lists the soup for just the 7th day, but in the FAQ you said you had some soup everyday. So should I make a batch of soup at the beginning of the week and have it everyday or just day 7? Thanks!

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  11. Hiya, thanks for posting this! I've (half) tried this once before, but due to it being the holidays, and living with my parents, I had to have one 'normal' meal per day. So I'm doing it properly his time to see what happens.
    I'm wondering though, what did you do after you'd finished the seven days? It seems like a great diet, but I don't exactly want to gain all the weight back as soon as I've finished. Did you do anything in particular? I'm really trying not to calorie count, as I tend to get obsessive over it, but if there's anything specific I should do to avoid putting the weight back on, please let me know :)
    Email -- sephyxoxo@gmail.com

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  12. I'm on day 3 and pretty constipated, considering I've basically only been eating fiber for 3 days! I'd expected to be poopin' like crazy (TMI, sorry, hehe). Maybe it's because I've only had tiny bits of coffee compared to my normal huge amounts. Anyone else experience constipation?? Thoughts?

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  13. This is the second time for me doing this diet. The first time I lost 8 pounds but I drank my normal coffee. This time I'm not going to have coffee. What about green tea for the caffeine?

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  14. I just started this diet today and I'm wondering what I can do next week so I don't gain all the weight back on

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  15. So you said you can have tomatoes on veggie day (day 2) then you said you can not, can you please clear that up?

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  16. I am just wondering if ANYONE had black coffee during the diet and if so what the result was?

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  17. I'm in my 5 the day and I was curious how much pounds iv lost, but have not lost not even 1 pound and I'm following everything, am I posed to combine this diet with excersize for me to get results?

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  18. I'm in my 5 the day and I was curious how much pounds iv lost, but have not lost not even 1 pound and I'm following everything, am I posed to combine this diet with excersize for me to get results?

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  19. Can you add vegan protein powder to your all fruit or all veggie shakes?

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    1. Cgsabatino43@gmail.com is the best way to email me.

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  20. can you drink orange juice High pulp on fruit day 1 and is tomato ok on fruit day???

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  21. can you drink orange juice High pulp on fruit day 1 and is tomato ok on fruit day???

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  22. can you drink orange juice High pulp on fruit day 1 and is tomato ok on fruit day???

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  23. Can l have pumpkin on fruit day,since it is considered a fruit?

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