| Special K Diet |
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03/4/2006
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Low Calorie , High Fiber
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Ready for a diet that will bowl you over? It’s special… Special K that is.
The marketing brains behind Kellogg cereal have fashioned the Special K Challenge where dieters stand to lose 6 pounds in two weeks by simply integrating the breakfast cereal into their daily meal plan. Within 14 days, you’ll see results, according to their studies. It stands to reason that just about anyone can lose weight on this program when their replacing high-fat, high-calorie meals with low-calorie cereal. Following the Special K diet is nothing if not simple. For breakfast, dieters consume one serving of Special K (110 calories) with 2/3 cup skim milk and fruit. Lunch or dinner is also cereal, milk and fruit. The dieter eats whatever he or she wants for the third meal a day. Fresh fruit, vegetables or a Special K Bar are the recommended snacks. There are no limitations regarding what you drink. In line with the Special K Challenge, there is an entire line of great-tasting snacks including Protein Snack Bars, Protein Water, Cereal Bars and Snack Bites. The Special K website now offers customized weekly menus based on your preferences. By responding to a few questions about your likes and dislikes, they create a complimentary meal plan comprised of their products. For example the menu for Sunday might look something like this:
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Comment #1
(Posted by Donna)
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Sounds simple enough and if it works with Special K, why can't we use a variety of cereals in the same class. Would keep from getting too boring. Also, fresh fruit WITh cereal? Gonna give it a try.
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Comment #2
(Posted by Nikki)
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I haven't tried this diet myself (YET)but my aunt has, and she lost a total of 80 pounds in 6 months.
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Comment #3
(Posted by Helen)
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The review seemed to be comprehensive, although I could not participate in this type of diet myself. I haven't looked at a box of Special K to see if this is one of the 100% cereals, i.e. one cup of Special K will provide you with all the nutrients you need and could find in the average vitamin pill, but my guess is that it is. When people's diets are improved to include all the nutrients the average person needs, these alone will cause good things to happen to the body. Too many people eat far too much junk food and food that is simply not nutritious, especially if it comes out of the freezer in a box or a mix that you stir up and then cook yourself.
People who indulge in the Special K bars as snacks should monitor their intake of them. Almost all nutrition bars contain soy products, and in time, these can cause allergens that appear as stomach aches, whenever you eat soy products.
I would much prefer to see people eat more vegetables, especially in the raw state, but eating a well-balanced cereal is certainly a step in the right direction nutritionally.
Several times I have been advised that my hematocrit count was a shade too low to allow me to donate blood, and I could raise it to an acceptable level within a week or two simply by eating a bowl of multigrain Total cereal every day. The iron content is 100%, and it's more easily absorbed into the body through food than it is through special pills.
My guess is that the Special K diet would work the same with any "100%" cereal. The other cereals may not have the same nutrition bars available, and if these were needed, one could always use a Special K bar along with the other cereal. I would also like to "experiment" with the lunch idea and use only raw vegetables instead of the second bowl of cereal. This might be done in time, after one gets established into the weight loss scheme, when the body's nutrition is nearly perfect. It may take some time for people to bring their nutrition level up to "perfect". In that case, it would be better to stick with the two bowls of cereal per day.
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Comment #4
(Posted by rayma)
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I have tried this diet and it really works very well!
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Comment #5
(Posted by Rosalia Keller)
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I don't mind eating cold cereal for the summer months. I don't want hot cereals this time of the year. In cooler weather I can have a cup of hot tea with the bars.
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Comment #6
(Posted by Jan)
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I like comment #1. Why not eat a variety of cereals that are similar to Special K in vitamins?
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Comment #7
(Posted by Betty)
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I gave it an excelent review. You have it simple no frills, not expensive, it is one that rich, poor or in between can afford! I will be on my way to the Grocery store when I get off the computer! I have been to Weight Watchers and I am a life time member of Jenny Craig. Each I lost thirty pounds. They were fine when I was a working "girl" and could afford them, but now a senior citizen on fixed income and it sounds like the best of all! I know that I like Special K as when my children were small and each wanted a different cereal I bought the multipacks of the little boxes I was the one that got Special K as the children thought it was for MAMA's! That maybe what kept me slim and full of energy to keep picking up after those four! You will be hearing from me the last of July to see if I am on my way to Special K's 30 pounds!
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Comment #8
(Posted by Lennny Kaplan)
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I think it is an OK, DIET ,i HAVE PRETTY MUCH BEEN ON MY OWN DIET FOR MANY YEARS,excuse me, but the word we use these days is not DIET,we call it a change in are eating habits.The word diet is pretty much out of the out of the English language.I am 62 years of age,work out lifting weights as well as cardio 5-6 days weekly.I have been this way most of my adult life.I look and feel great,not bragging just the truth.
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Comment #9
(Posted by lakala whaley)
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willing to try it starting July 10,2006 will write to infrom of results
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Comment #10
(Posted by lakala whaley)
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willing to try it starting July 10,2006 will write to infrom of results
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Comment #11
(Posted by Mary E Calais)
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I started the program last week but only eating one serving a day. I will do it the right way starting July4,2006 and get back with you at the end of the month.
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Comment #12
(Posted by Don Skylar)
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Are there other cereals,...like Total, Kashi, etc...that would serve this special diet as well?
(This site does a great job)...Thanks.
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Comment #13
(Posted by Allison)
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I have used it eating it at dinner. I do supplement it with a whole grain cereal at times. Specail K with Berries and the other flavors help with the variety factor.
I have lost about 8 pounds in 2 weeks. It works. Good luck everyone!
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Comment #14
(Posted by Nicole)
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I went to the grocery store last night and is planning to start the Special K program today. Only need to lose about 5 pounds!!!!! Good luck everyone!!!
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Comment #15
(Posted by Margaret Lockhart)
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How do I start?
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Comment #16
(Posted by Patty)
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Well i went by it for a month and didn't see a change so i stopped it i may start it again here soon and give it another chance.
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Comment #17
(Posted by Melody)
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I am starting this diet today and am very excited since i have already been exercising. It will be great to see my efforts of my exercise along with a healthy diet work even faster to lose these extra pounds! I will keep everyone updated with my weight loss with the Special K Diet!! And Good Luck to anyone else that is trying it :)
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Comment #18
(Posted by Betty)
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I really don't think this is a healthy diet. Everyone says how important fiber is in a diet but this cereal has absolutely no fiber (as shown on the label). How can this be healthy???????
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Comment #19
(Posted by shannie)
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you may not get all of your fiber through the cereal, that is part of the reason for the fruits n veggies, and for allowing anything you choose on your night meal, should be fairly good for you this way!!
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Comment #20
(Posted by Melody)
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I have been on this diet for 2 weeks now and have only lost 2 lbs!! I exercise 5 times a week and drink water all day long but 2 lbs is all i lost! I really don't feel like this diet helped me at all and the 2 lb weight loss was probably from my exercise and water intake. But on the up side it did help me control my appetite and how much food i eat at a regular meal.
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Comment #21
(Posted by Carmella)
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I too have been on this diet for at least 4 months and have lost only 3 pounds! Nothing, besides what's in my wallet, is smaller! I am not an overeater, I graze throughout the day, ext. soy nuts, soy chips, etc., eat the Special K for breakfast and dinner and still no physical results! I have grown to love the Special K with strawberries and am ok witht the skim milk, but I would like to see some reward for my efforts!! Anyone have any ideas! And I run up and down 6 flights of stairs all day long on my job so I am not just eating and sitting down. Help!
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Comment #22
(Posted by Janela)
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I love the cereal diet. Use any healthy cereal, not cocoa this or that, and actually measure the correct amount and viola'. It's just to easy to use that big old bowl. Use constraint! And don't forget the skim milk, not whole and not cream! Add fruit and YUM!! It works!
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Comment #23
(Posted by Patsy)
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Can't say yet, but plan on starting the diet on 10/30/06. will adivise weekly
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Comment #24
(Posted by alicia)
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it was fast an had lot of information on what i was looking for an helped me alot. i ready preasened that i can find what i need and can find easily. and tells you what you need and long not short and tells you what they want you heard thank you.
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Comment #25
(Posted by Jackie)
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Have not tryed it yet but i will after i have my 2 baby i want to get the baby fat off. i that it works well !!!!!
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Comment #26
(Posted by katie)
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this really inspired me ,i think i will do this diet!
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Comment #27
(Posted by denise delio)
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I HAVE TRIED THIS DIET AFTER I HAD MY SON AND IT WORKS. I ALSO WEN'T ON MY TREDMILL 3 TIMES A WEEK. THAT COMBINED WORKED GREAT.
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Comment #28
(Posted by azazello.)
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Hi!Q
Great site!
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Comment #29
(Posted by mtizuxkmyc)
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Comment #30
(Posted by Merwin Aack)
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Happy bear wanna fear
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Comment #31
(Posted by mystee)
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I have lost 43 pounds in 3 months using this diet and regular exersise. I love cereal anyway no matter what kind and special k has good choices. My fav is the yogurt.
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Comment #32
(Posted by Jeanne Loper)
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This is a fairly simple diet but not one you could stay on forever but if you incorporate good eating habits along with it you would be able to eat normally for a while and reuse when necessary.
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Comment #33
(Posted by Jess)
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Im getting ready to start it!!!! WISH ME LUCK!
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Comment #34
(Posted by Vickie)
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To Betty , comment # 18, this diet does work, I have tried it and you get your fiber from the 3rd meal of the day when you can eat a regular diet. Now that does not mean to pig out on all the carbs and fats you want, but just a healthy supper. As to the rest of you if you look at Cheerios, this is also a ceral that I used as a sub for the Special K, you know for variety. If you add the fruit it works very effectively. The key to any diet though is to eat slowly and STOP when you are not starving anymore. It takes the brain 20 minutes to realize that your stomach is full. Also, you can help the diet along with exercise. Exercise can be as easy as a brisk walk. Walking at least 3 times a week. I personally walk about 3 miles in 30 minutes, 3 times a week. The rule with that is if you can still talk while you walk you are not over doing it, but if you can talk very easily you need to speed it up. Try getting a friend to walk with you, it keeps you motivated, and everyone can use a little exercise.
Give this one a try as it does seem to be a healthy one. But, always, always seek the advice of your doctor before you go on ANY diet.
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Comment #35
(Posted by connie)
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I have never heard of this diet. The Atkins diet was successful for me but is boring and expensive. I lead a busy lifestyle even at 76 years of age. I like cereal and fruit so that would be no problem. I am also a diabetic and need to watch my sugars and carbs. I definitely will give it a try.
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Comment #36
(Posted by jessica)
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I lost 30 lbs within a period of about 5 months with a combination of Special K and using the ablounge. It worked for me!
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Comment #37
(Posted by stevie)
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just started this week. i already have more energy from the vitamins and such and stopped drinking soda and alcohol... right now they have coupons on the boxes for 75 cents off and 1 off future boxes. I like the blueberry cereal bars the most... though the yogurt and berries is a close second.
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Comment #38
(Posted by Catessa)
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I love the special k diet I lost 46 pds, and I love it Thanks special K
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Comment #39
(Posted by Melony)
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This diet is ok to use for the 2 weeks recommended. To use it any longer than that is depleting yourself of your proper vegetable intake. There is no way you can get all your servings of vegetables just in one dinner meal. And I spoke with a nutrionist and she said that if you stay on it for longer than a month you are slowing your metabolic rate, so when you do get to your ideal weight and stop the diet you will gain the weight back plus some. She advised to only use it for the recommended 2 weeks.
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Comment #40
(Posted by xcywubfjtb)
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Hello! Good Site! Thanks you! nlxfavsutssws
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Comment #41
(Posted by Desiree)
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It sounds simple enough, but I like variety and get bored really easily, so I think I'll mix the special K diet in the morning and do the Subway diet for lunch and No Soda!!!
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Comment #42
(Posted by Nancy)
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It just seems to me that this may not be enough calories for someone who is very active. If i have cereal for breakfast, i am usually starving by 10 AM.
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Comment #43
(Posted by Jocelyn)
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This special k diet worked for me. i lost 30 pounds in two months combined with walking 3 miles 3 times a week. It was hard to stay on though because you do get bored of eating cereal all the time.
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Comment #44
(Posted by l-money)
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yeah well ive been doing this diet for 4 days, and i swear i have gained weight!! not to mention i am starving at the end of the day so "your choice" for dinner turns into like 3 dinners... any advice? plus the snacks seem full of crap the health experts tell us not to eat- high fructose corn syrup, sugar, artificial stuff... ew? i just need to lose a few pounds, is this gonna work for me?!
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Comment #45
(Posted by Ronda)
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I can't find where to personalize my diet with special k. Is what they say the only meal plan in the 2 pages?
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Comment #46
(Posted by martin)
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ive been on the special k diet for three weeks im a student and ive managed to find time to have it where and when i need to ive been eating a lot of tuna pasta sweetcorn as my main meal it is very boring but its working ive lost 12ibs in 3 weeks with excersize as well
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Comment #47
(Posted by an unknown user)
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I tried the Special K diet about 2 weeks ago (and still on it).. I bought the protein bars and the snacks.. I just weighed and I gained 3 pounds on this diet?? I must be doing this diet all wrong.
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Comment #48
(Posted by Stella)
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I am going to start this diet tomorrow. Hopefully I can stick to it. It sounds like a good diet. Well tomorrow is New Years Eve...and I'll post another comment in about 3 weeks to see if I have had any results.
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Comment #49
(Posted by Troy)
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This Diet is great! I go on it each time I need to drop a few pounds. I started by just eating one bowl in the morning and lost weight as well, that replacing 2 meals aday. You can use any low cal cereal, if you've noticed some cereals have their own version of cereal diets out these days. remember to excersice as well.
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Comment #50
(Posted by SHIRLEY)
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I think this is the best diet i have ever tried ,i've lost 22 pound in less then 3 month.and my gold is to loss 68 pound i have 46 more pounds to loss wish me luck.
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Comment #51
(Posted by Liz Whelan)
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I love Special K. Started the diet. I'm diabetic, so this is helping lose the weight i need to lose. I love all the varieties of the cereals & the Protein bars. The water is great. Thanks for the product.
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Comment #52
(Posted by Chuck)
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I Lost 6,000 Pounds On This Diet :D
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Comment #53
(Posted by an unknown user)
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This review pretty much hits it right on the head. Last year I was on the Special K diet for 2 months and I lost 25 pounds. The varitey within the diet in limited, but the protein snack bars, protein water, etc. are really great. By the time you start to get hungry after eating a Special K bar and apple for lunch, its time for a snack. So you never feel that hunger sensation. I am currently on it again and I'm here to say it works and I love it!! So try it. =)
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Comment #54
(Posted by Veena Shankari)
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Hi...I used to take SPecial-K for break fast for two long months .Ended up loosing 5 kilos of weight...n live healthy ...
Special K really works...But keep in mind ...tht u need to drink atleast 1 litre of water everyday when u take Special_k toavoid any side effects.
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Comment #55
(Posted by veena)
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works really well...ensure that atleast u drink 1 litre of water to avoid side effects by chance any...
lost 4.5 kilos of wieght in 2 months
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Comment #56
(Posted by Sue Barrett)
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Thanks, I'm going to start tomorrow!
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Comment #57
(Posted by Sue Barrett)
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Thanks, I'm going to start tomorrow!
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Comment #58
(Posted by an unknown user)
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Okay, so it works while you are on it, but do you really think you are going to want to eat cereal for 2 meals a day for the rest of your life? You lose the weight initially but you are just going to gain it back again. You have to establish a healthy lifestyle and eat a balanced diet consistently.
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Comment #59
(Posted by kat)
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Ok, here's the issue I have with this diet. Sure it may work but what happens when you reach your ideal weight? Then what? do you continue to eat cereal 2 times a day or is your "diet" over? Are you not just setting yourself up to go back to your old habits right after you get where you wanted to be? People just need to learn to eat right, no one should diet, ever! It's about portion sizes. Even the cereal diet won't work if you are eating 4 bowls in a sitting. Plus Special K is one of those cereals I'd put sugar on, that can't be good. Nope, I eat everything. I just don't need to eat tons of it. Ya also need to MOVE! Good luck all.
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Comment #60
(Posted by sharon)
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This works I've doing this for about 6months and you can see the differents in me.
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Comment #61
(Posted by sar fielding)
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BE WARY!!! -
I have just finished 3 weeks on the special K diet with a bowl for brekkie, one for lunch, and a proper dinner. I am slightly overweight with a BMI of 26.7. Yet really feel yuk after doing this diet! The last few days I actually put weight on as I was really badly constipated! It is a man made food and my body has had a hell of a time trying to break down the rough flakes!
Plus I felt dizzy and light headed, and have come out in a really bad outbreak of spots on my chin - which must be the chemicals and additives from its ingredients!
In all I have not lost that much weight - going to the gym has toned me up - I lost the most amount of weight this morning when the laxatives I took before bed worked (sorry to be so graphic!)
Overall this diet has not worked for me - I was hoping it would be the cheaper way to diet - but it has made me realise that fresh fruit, veg, chicken , and fish, nuts, pulses, and seeds - combined with the gym - Are the only way forward when it comes to losing weight!
Many thanks
Sarx
Ps Kelloggs better not take this blog off!
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Comment #62
(Posted by carla)
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i actually just started the diet. i went to the store and bought two boxes of cereal (cinnamon pecan :) and chocolate delight), a big pack of choclatey drizzle snack bars, a pack of chocolatey chip meal bars ,and a four pack of tropical protein water for around twenty dollars. i work at subway, and while there are fresh options it isnt always easy to make yourself eat them.
i eat a bowl of cereal in the morning and a protein bar at lunch. then i take a snack bar and a protein water to work with me. and make a salad with iceberg and spinach, raisins, carrots, and other veggies and some grilled chicken breast.. and some fat free french dressing.
this diet just fits perfectly into my schedule. and being in high school its a good thing that theres quick snack bars and drinks to take with you on the go. thanks special k! :)
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Comment #63
(Posted by Kiara)
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I just started the diet today, and i wanna know is it ok to eat crackers and carrots with ranch, when i get hungry. Or should i just stick to the special k bars? And when i exercise should i just to cardio or everything, like weights?
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Comment #64
(Posted by Kiara)
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I just started the diet today and i was wondering is it ok to eat crackers and carrots, when i get hungry or should i just stick to the special k bars. And when i exercise should i do anything else besides cardio.
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Comment #65
(Posted by kiara)
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I just started the diet today and i was wondering is it ok to eat crackers and carrots, when i get hungry or should i just stick to the special k bars. And when i exercise should i do anything else besides cardio
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Comment #66
(Posted by an unknown user)
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I have been on this diet along with exercise 5 tims a week for two weeks now and ive just lost one and a half pound! im pissed as hell!!! what the hell do i neeed to do to loose weight?!!
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Comment #67
(Posted by Michele from Dayton, Ohio)
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I began this diet on January 5 and have lost 10lbs since today, Feburary 6. I only have 8 more to go before I'm at my goal...it's easy and inexpensive. I'm a big fan of the meal bars which I enjoy with either a cup of OJ or a banana. I hope it works for you, too. Don't forget to exercise. :)
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Comment #68
(Posted by Sandra)
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I have know about the diet for ages but somehow a few weeks ago I was wondering down the cerel aisle and it jumps out and says try it and I did..I used 2% milk the first few days and then changed to Skim. I have lost 5 lbs this week. I ate sensibly the one meal I had...even cooking instead of going out. I can feel a difference in the way I feel, have more energy and the diet is so sensible..Thanks
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Comment #69
(Posted by Shaun Davis)
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Hey just a heads up, I wanted to let everyone know that Xio Dibin speaks English. I hope I posted in the right location?
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Comment #70
(Posted by Melissa)
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I have to tell you...I started this diet 1 week 5 days ago. The first week was difficult. I was still hungry constantly. However with discipline, I have stuck to it and am already 10 lbs lighter. I work out 5 days a week and stick to the diet! I have cravings and I sometimes give in. Everyone will always have something bad to say about any diet, but if you have will power and discipline over yourself, you will succeed. As they say, exercise is needed with every diet! This was another thing that was hard for me, but I joined the gym, made friends there, and now enjoy working my rear off...literally! Whatever diet you choose, stick with it for at least 2 weeks and you will not only feel better about yourself, but you will learn self control. I am a 33 yr old single mom with 3 children. I weighed 170 lbs 12 days ago and was 160 lbs this morning. I am 5'7, so I really only have 15 lbs to go to be within my healthy weight range. I am very proud of myself and that is worth more than any weight I could ever lose!!
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