This Simple Soup Diet Is Transforming Health—Even for Type 2 Diabetics—With Just One Bowl a Day
This simple, delicious soup plan is delivering big results—even for those who struggled with other diets!
Sick of complicated diets? Frustrated by keto? Then this new style of soup diet is for you! “We’re seeing massive results, even among type 2 diabetics and others struggling to lose an ounce using ordinary means,” reveals social scientist Amanda Rose, PhD, who lost 140 pounds after creating her wildly popular “Eat Like a Bear” weight-loss approach. Rose was experimenting with options for her tens of thousands of followers, when she accidentally came up with a triple-threat version of her plan—one that layers the ease of soup with two other powerful tactics: intermittent fasting and keto. “I get so many excited comments. The basic soup is creamy, quick-make and inexpensive. And it’s no weekend crash. People are going all the way to their goals.” Keeping reading for real-world success stories, plus the simple formula for making delicious, weight-loss friendly soups!
What is the Eat Like a Bear diet plan?
Rose, who tried and hated the Cabbage Soup Diet and a zillion other plans, gradually yo-yoed her way to 280 pounds. Chronic knee pain led her to prep for weight-loss surgery. “Luckily, I heard people talking about intermittent fasting and got curious,” she says.
A lot of the buzz was started by Obesity Code author Jason Fung, MD, who recommends we eat less often—as little as one meal a day—and stick to lower-carb, keto-friendly fare. Why? Both frequent sittings and excess carbs spur the production of insulin, “the main hormone responsible for weight gain,” Dr. Fung says. “When insulin is high, we store fat, we don’t burn it. Get insulin down, and weight goes down automatically.”
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Rose researched and decided to give it a go. She’d stuff herself at brunch each day, enjoying a gigantic salad with plenty of protein, keto-friendly toppings and full-fat dressing. Then she’d just sip water, coffee or tea until brunch the next day. Was she starving and cranky? Nope! She was a bit tired at first, then energized.
Down a quick 50, 75, 100 pounds, “I felt amazing and my doctor was thrilled, but people worried my diet wasn’t safe,” she recalls. “I live in California’s bear country, so I’d explain I was eating like a bear. I load up on natural foods and ‘hibernate’ between meals so my body could live off of its own fat.” Rose shared her experiences on a blog and Facebook group. With fans hungry for new content, “I thought, Who doesn’t love a good bowl of soup on a chilly night?” She added the comfort food to her regimen—and mega fat burn ignited.
Step one: Keto-friendly fare
As Dr. Fung already explained, both keto and fasting help bring down fattening insulin levels. On top of that, the techniques prevent our bodies from making enough blood sugar for fuel, so our systems start turning fat into an alternative fuel called ketones. The more ketones we make, the more fat we burn. And experts agree nothing boosts ketone production more than keto plus fasting.
Step two: Add intermittent fasting
Research published in 2019 shows periodic fasts trigger the release of 42 body chemicals that help us do things like heal faster, optimize hormones and feel energized. It’s a body response that helped our ancient ancestors survive famine—and it works wonders for keto dieters looking to transform their health, per Dr. Fung.
How can soup possibly make all that better? For starters, it helps you adjust to eating less. Studies show the suspension of solid food in liquid broth “hacks” mechanisms the body uses to turn off hunger. The effect is so pronounced that on days we opt for soup, we end up eating as many as 400 fewer calories, per one Penn State study.
Another huge bonus: Slimming nutrients are easier to absorb from soup than solid food. That means soup helps you soak up more thylakoids, compounds in spinach and kale that act as fat blockers. And you’ll get more flavonoids from foods like onions and broccoli, antioxidants proven to speed metabolism. Women lose huge using Rose’s approach even without soup, but Penn State University findings suggest the addition of soup can boost results by another 200 percent! Our favorite part: “You get these benefits with soup that whips up faster than you can get to the drive-thru!” notes Rose.
Weight loss soup success story: Jackie Patti
Jackie Patti knew type 2 diabetes was worsening her many other health problems. So when she heard a doctor say that keto plus fasting might help, she decided to try her pal Amanda Rose’s plan. Jackie, a denture wearer from Pennsylvania who prefers soft foods, was one of the first to try the approach using soup. “I was hungry at first, but then I got in a groove,” says the creamy clam chowder fan, 59.
In seven days, her diabetic neuropathy and cane were gone. In eight weeks, she was off insulin. All the while, she lost up to two pounds a day. “But even when I lost slowly, I was thrilled. I’d done keto for decades with no results at all.” In a year, she shrunk from size 3X to M. “I’ve gotten off about a dozen meds and had the first normal cholesterol test of my life,” she marvels. “This way of eating is basically the fountain of youth. You can get your life back!”
Weight loss soup before and after: Shon Tetik
A lifelong dieter, “I was eating low-fat mini meals to rev my metabolism—all it did was make me perpetually hungry,” recalls Oklahoma nurse Shon Tetik, 60. Then she stumbled on Rose’s Facebook group. “Her plan was straightforward, there was nothing to buy and it was different than anything I’d tried.” So Shon gradually transitioned to one meal a day, choosing soup most winter days. “My favorite is a cheesy chicken enchilada soup. You get an enormous, delicious bowlful that keeps you satisfied forever.” She shed 105 pounds in a year, her energy soaring. “I’ve never felt so healthy. It’s crazy how good you feel—and how fast you lose!”
The easy weight loss soup formula
To try this approach, simmer up a pot of soup using guidelines here, then savor a “ridiculously big” bowlful during one hour each day. Many women choose to consume only zero-calorie beverages the rest of the time; talk to your doctor about what’s best for you. Want something besides soup? Prepare veggies, protein and healthy fat any way you like. Go to EatLikeABear.com for more.
Flavorful broth
For each large portion, add 1 qt. broth, plus 1⁄4 cup cream or 2 Tbs. olive oil and seasoning to taste.
Veggies galore
Add unlimited non-starchy options. Tip: Turnips are a great swap for potatoes in soup!
Hearty protein
Stick to natural picks like eggs, fish, poultry, beef and/or pork—and aim for 8 oz. per serving.
Fun extras
Pile on 1⁄2 cup or so of low-carb good stuff like avocado, bacon or cheese.
Italian Zuppa Toscana for weight loss
This easy recipe is Rose’s take on Italian Zuppa Tuscana. Makes 4 servings.
In pot, brown 2 lbs. ground sausage. Add 4 qts. broth, 48 oz. frozen cauliflower or turnip cubes, 8 cups kale or spinach, 4 tsp. garlic powder and 4 tsp. onion powder; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in cream, salt and pepper to taste. Heat through. Top with bacon and cheese.
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