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To get the greatest benefit from the cabbage soup diet you need to be able to stick to it for the full week. This is first and foremost a question of willpower and commitment, but there are things that you can do to help give yourself the best chance. Having a clear plan for your diet, with your meals organised in advance, will help you stick to it. Organisation and planning are crucial for any weight loss programme.  Any gaps in the plan or uncertainties about what you should be eating could easily lead to you slipping from the programme. Having a prominent and detailed meal plan will help you take control of the diet and track your progress. If you are dieting you will be paying close attention to what you eat, but don't forget about the calories contained in what you drink. Alcoholic drinks in particular are loaded with calories and you would be undoing all your good work if you don't cut out the alcohol while you diet.  This also applies for sugary soda drinks. You might not immediately associate what you drink with your weight, but it's a crucial element that you shouldn't overlook.  Drinking lots of water throughout will keep you hydrated as well as helping to control your appetite. Undertaking the diet will result in you not getting proper nutrition for a week, so you may begin to feel tired and weak. It's important that you take steps to maintain your overall health while you are dieting. One way to help you consume nutrients while sticking to the diet is to take a multivitamin tablet daily. This is a quick and easy way to help you maintain a reasonable intake of the nutrients you need to keep your body functioning well.  Given the severity of the diet it is unlikely that you will have the energy to do strenuous exercise, but try to maintain a reasonable level of gentle physical activity. For example, go for a casual walk in the evening. If you feel too tired or lethargic then reconsider the diet and replace it with a more balanced approach to healthy eating and exercise. One of the elements of the diet that make it easier to stick to is its short duration. You might find it easier to stick to a severe diet for a week than a more balanced one for longer, although for long-term results a more balanced approach is far more beneficial. If you do find yourself struggling to stick to diet and the prospect of another bowl of cabbage soup is hard to take, try to stay positive.  Visualise the end day getting closer all the time and tick off each mealtime with a flourish. It is an achievement to get to the end of the week so you should be proud of your willpower and commitment. Now to see lasting benefits adopt a balanced diet and take regular exercise.
Stick to the diet. Don't forget liquid calories. Maintain your health while dieting. Keep positive during the diet.