> >
>
Thank You so very much I was on ww and lost 37 pounds but now I am stuck.I have
tried the special k shakes and love the feeling of fullness. I hate to be
starving all day. I hope to lose 30 more pounds. It is nice to find a supportive
group:) Thank You again C

In Canada the government has a great website with Canada's Food Guide. I just
checked the US Dept of Agriculture and there is a website called mypyramid.gov
with excellent info on healthy eating. Recently, I learned that we don't "diet"
anymore - it is called healthy eating and it works. It means totally changing
your life style but I feel so much better. I think addiction to junk food is a
tough habit to break, like smoking. They are both really bad for us but it
becomes a true addiction. Junk food tastes good right now but change how you eat
and gradually you'll notice a difference. Substitue a few plain almonds or
walnuts or a dried apricot when you get that craving. Low fat cheese is good and
raw veggies. And tell that little demon in your brain "no, no, no" we do not
want that junk food:) Gail--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "kirstiehague"
<kirstie_mo@...> wrote:
>
> Cyndee, although members can tell you what THEY are eating, calorie-wise,
every day, that has no bearing on what YOU should be eating.  Everyone's body &
metabolism are different.  What might be right for one person may be too few
calories for you and send your body into "starvation" mode, and actually cause
you to gain weight.  Other people might require MORE calories per day than you
do, and that wouldn't be helpful either.
>
> This sounds simplistic, but it's really the most accurate advice.  Think about
how many calories you were eating when you were gaining weight.  Now - eat
fewer, and/or exercise more.
>
> Your best bet is to focus on eating a HEALTHY dinner, rather than the exact
calorie content (which can be hard to figure).  Get rid of dinner foods that
contain useless calories, i.e., calories that don't contribute much in the way
of nutritional value.  Fried chicken --> baked/broiled chicken.  Salad w/ranch
dressing --> salad w/light viniagrette.  Instead of vegetables with cheese or
other sauce, try herbs, or a sprinkling of parmesan cheese instead.
>
> Members can help give you advice on healthy dinner ideas, but no one here can
tell you how many calories are just right for you.
>
> Moderator, SpecialK Group
>
> --- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "cyndee_hall" <cyndee_hall@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey,
> > How many calories do You eat in one day? I am confused about the 3rd meal.
How many calories ?
> >
>

I have some friends that are eating what they want but they stop at
6p.m....they have lost weight. I guess mostly water...I think but it works for
them. I think I am going to try it. They told me they wake up hungry and they
feel good.

                   Martha

In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "cyndee_hall" <cyndee_hall@...> wrote:
>
> Hey,
> How many calories do You eat in one day? I am confused about the 3rd meal. How
many calories ?
>

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "cyndee_hall" <cyndee_hall@...> wrote:
>
> Hey,
> How many calories do You eat in one day? I am confused about the 3rd meal. How
many calories ?
>
um im not even sure.. i have salads with meat.. you can eat whatever you want as
your 3rd meal as long as you eat some protions of it..

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "cyndee_hall" <cyndee_hall@...> wrote:
>
> Hey,
> How many calories do You eat in one day? I am confused about the 3rd meal. How
many calories ?
>i stay at around 500,600 a day

ok so im trying to average 500 calories a day intake im at 11 stone 8 lbs,im 5
ft 11 male ,,,,,tryin to get to just under 11 stone

Yes. As advertised I lost the 6 pounds in 2 weeks.  I was very stricked with
cereal for breakfast, cereal bar for snack, dry cereal for lunch and another
cereal bar for an afternoon snack.  They also have the waffles and protein
drinks but I prefered the cereal products.

It made me realize that I didn't need as many calories during the day that I was
used to.  Now my day consists of fruits, veggies, granola, and salads in
moderation.  I am enjoying a healthy lifestyle and it shows.  Between Feb and
May I lost my goal of 35 pounds and since May I have successfully kept the
weight off.

I am still eating the same types of dinners I have always eaten only with
extreme caution.  If I need more I will add on some fresh fruit to the end of
the meal to get complete satisfaction.

Go For It!!



--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "cabill102999" <nycarollee@...> wrote:
>
> Hi My name is Carol I'm 38 yrs old SAHM of 3 kids Caitlin 6, Jaclyn 3 and
William 21 months. I have been struggling trying to lose all this baby weight
and staying on a diet. I'm originally from Queens, NY now living in Anchorage,
Alaska. Has anyone seen any results from this diet plan?
>

Cyndee, although members can tell you what THEY are eating, calorie-wise, every
day, that has no bearing on what YOU should be eating.  Everyone's body &
metabolism are different.  What might be right for one person may be too few
calories for you and send your body into "starvation" mode, and actually cause
you to gain weight.  Other people might require MORE calories per day than you
do, and that wouldn't be helpful either.

This sounds simplistic, but it's really the most accurate advice.  Think about
how many calories you were eating when you were gaining weight.  Now - eat
fewer, and/or exercise more.

Your best bet is to focus on eating a HEALTHY dinner, rather than the exact
calorie content (which can be hard to figure).  Get rid of dinner foods that
contain useless calories, i.e., calories that don't contribute much in the way
of nutritional value.  Fried chicken --> baked/broiled chicken.  Salad w/ranch
dressing --> salad w/light viniagrette.  Instead of vegetables with cheese or
other sauce, try herbs, or a sprinkling of parmesan cheese instead.

Members can help give you advice on healthy dinner ideas, but no one here can
tell you how many calories are just right for you.

Moderator, SpecialK Group

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "cyndee_hall" <cyndee_hall@...> wrote:
>
> Hey,
> How many calories do You eat in one day? I am confused about the 3rd meal. How
many calories ?
>

Hey,
How many calories do You eat in one day? I am confused about the 3rd meal. How
many calories ?

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Marie" <cordillerasky@...> wrote:
>Hi to all,  I  have just gotten started and need support from people who are
struggling like I am.  I am retired and seem to think about eating all the time.
I believe the special K will be good for me and I just have to keep my mind
occupied.
> Hi all,
>
> My name is Marie, and I am new to the group.  I am a social worker living in
New Hampshire, although I was born and raised in Georgia.  I need some support
to stay motivated to eat healthy.  I am not overweight now, but have lost 50 lbs
in the past and want to make sure it doesn't come back.  I love food and love to
eat and it's hard to find the time to exercise.  In addition, there are often
lulls in my work day creating boredom and increasing my desire to snack :)!  I
look forward to meeting yall!
>
> Marie
>

hello,  oh yes i love the junk food sorry to say.  i am just starting my second
week and i know i can do this.  i think you have to have something to inspire
you.  i have had plenty of reasons and events and still  failed to lose the
weight. This sounds  silly but the other day i was hanging up my undies and i
thought how big they looked hanging on the rack and all of a sudden i started
laughing and thinking----cute undies, yes sexy little cute undies is something i
really want to fit into.  nothing else has worked so this is worth going for.


rfb1


________________________________
From: Dee Gobert <motherof3boys197135@...>

i hear u ,it is hard but we need to be it in our heads that we dont need the
junk food ,we need the healty food so we can feel better
oh an feel sexy lol

Hi My name is Carol I'm 38 yrs old SAHM of 3 kids Caitlin 6, Jaclyn 3 and
William 21 months. I have been struggling trying to lose all this baby weight
and staying on a diet. I'm originally from Queens, NY now living in Anchorage,
Alaska. Has anyone seen any results from this diet plan?

Hi all,

My name is Marie, and I am new to the group.  I am a social worker living in New
Hampshire, although I was born and raised in Georgia.  I need some support to
stay motivated to eat healthy.  I am not overweight now, but have lost 50 lbs in
the past and want to make sure it doesn't come back.  I love food and love to
eat and it's hard to find the time to exercise.  In addition, there are often
lulls in my work day creating boredom and increasing my desire to snack :)!  I
look forward to meeting yall!

Marie

Lost  12 lbs.! Was 183 now I am 173 will give you menus for the last 2 weeks I
am with you and keep up the good work.
Ruby

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "ayannavaughn" <ayannavaughn@> wrote:
>  als i want to cut down on the meat and ease up big time on the sugar. i am a
sugar freak and love salty snacks too. i am a junky for junk food. what should i
do?
> >
>

i hear u ,it is hard but we need to be it in our heads that we dont need the
junk food ,we need the healty food so we can feel better
oh an feel sexy lol


Dee Comeaux

--- On Mon, 7/27/09, Stephanie Vargas <pixiedust1636@...> wrote:

and i really need help on staying on a diet any advice?

Hi everyone!

I'm new to the group, my name is Jennifer. I was wondering if anyone could help
me out. I'm nursing and hating myself for my weight. I know I can't take diet
pills or cut back on eating, so how am I suppose to look better and feel better?
My energy levels are way down (lots to do with having 3 kids, LOL) and I have no
motivation. Can anyone help???????????

The first thing I do when out for dinner is check out the menu for salads. I've
enjoyed some very delicious meals by having a salad. Ask for the dressing to be
on the side if possible - then you can add as little as you want. If it comes
with garlic bread, etc. ask the restaurant to hold the bread. Avoid anything
with batter, baked potatoes, french fries, dessert. If a meal comes with fries
or salad, choose the salad. Your tastes will change and french fries won't even
taste good after awhile. Restaurants serve way too much food so if they have a
senior's menu look at that - the portions are smaller. Hope this helps. Gail ---
In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "shwuck2" <shwuck2@...> wrote:
>
> What does everyone here do when u go out to dinner? What types of things are
good to order so u can loose weight? Also When I go to work I bring one of those
Bubba Keg cups full of water, which is 52oz. I put one of those protein mixers
in the water. Is that ok to do on the diet? Are those mixers only for snacking?
or Can I eat a meal bar and still drink my protein water? Also what I do is
bring a couple of snack bars. Probably I shouldn't eat those and do the water,
huh?
>  I feel like I'm doing something wrong with the diet. I don't know if it's
helping me. I need help.
>

thanks,  in the mornin i eat a bowl of special k with a half of a banana, or if
im runnin late for work like this mornin i eat a banana ,,for lunch i eat a
special k meal bar with fruits, and if i get hunger for a snack i eat a special
k bar , then for supper i eat my regular mail (what ever i cook for my family )
i just dont eat much ,if i get hunger again i eat a little bit of baked chips &
i been doin exercise,
good luck ,
 did u start your diet yet?


Dee Comeaux

--- On Sun, 7/26/09, knowlton3630 <knowlton3630@...> wrote:
Way to go!!What is your daily meals???Like what do you eat throughout the
day!Love to know:)

yea we can do it
keep up the good work


Dee Comeaux

--- On Sun, 7/26/09, daralmonte <daralmonte@...> wrote:

I am new and after reading about Special K I want to start on diet as well.
After my son I had 160 pounds and I was eating the Special K bars long ago.
Right now i have 142 ponds and I would like to be 120 or 125. I know that we can
do it.

i've been on the diet for a week now, and i'm fitting into one of my
pre-pregnancy jeans.. i hope i lose weight fast. i been really good, and holding
myself back from wanting any junk food.. i been walking more all i need to do is
do more execerise but with two kids i don't seem to have the time.

thanks ,
thats great work  Shony, keep it up ,keep in touch

Dee Comeaux

--- On Mon, 7/27/09, shonya lancaster <shystersim@...> wrote:
Good job! I started 3 weeks ago at 214 and now I at 205!

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "vap_citygirl" <vap_citygirl@...> wrote:
>
> Hi im new here and i just want to ask dose this SpecialK diet really
> work i want to know befor i start spending money on it. And if it dose
> i need someone to tell me to keep going with this where i want stop
>   Thank yall
>

i been on the diet for a week now, i've done the diet before and lost weight.. i
just had my second baby about 2 1/2 months ago and i don't seem to have lost
much weight so i started the diet and i'm slowing fiting back into my
pre-pregancy pants.. which is great.. i only do the cereal and eat fruits.. i
have one meal which is a salad.. and sometimes i don't even eat the second bowl
of cereal cuz i'm soo full.. so i think you should try it for at least a month
and see if it works. remember everyone's body is different. good luck

-Hi MIchelle,I too had trouble losing weight but once I started this diet it was
so much easier to follow.For excercise I bought a ball and skipping rope,also I
turn on music and dance silly to the music.It does not cost me anything to dance
and it is really good cardio.I make sure I stretch my arms and take big steps to
work out but it feels good after I have done it.I hope this will help you to get
started I am 55 yrs old and have 4 kids and 13 grandkids.I was sick for 2 yrs
but am better and enjoying life again.Just keep going no matter what.We all
believe in you.When I am sitting down to watch tv I have my ball and I use my
legs to squeeze the ball and lift the ball with my arms.While you watch tv you
do not notice the excercise you do.HOipe this helps jocelyne
-- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "michelle198036" <michelle198036@...>
wrote:
>


> My biggest problem is that I am a Emotional eater and keep catching myseld
looking for food as soon as I get upset or bothered by something.
> My urge for sweets has been reduced due to the medication and my hunger is
also reduced.
> I dont have any friends where I live right now and the Gyms here do not offer
child care at all.
> Does anybody have a idea on how I can work out without going to the Gym ?
> Did anybody really lost weight on this and how long did it take ?
>
> I would be glad about any response because I truely want to lose the weight !
>

and i really need help on staying on a diet any advice?

--- On Mon, 7/27/09, shonya lancaster <shystersim@...> wrote:

Good job! I started 3 weeks ago at 214 and now I at 205!

I am familiar with the protein water but I did not use them during the two week
challenge.  One serving of cereal for breakfast, a snack bar around 9-10am,
usually dry cereal for lunch (its not as bad as you think) and another snack bar
around 3pm.

As for dinner, I ate things we have always eaten only in moderation and I
absolutely didn't eat anything past 8pm.

When eating out be a little more selective then perhaps you have been in the
past.  Salads are great but avoid bacon, a huge pile of cheese and certainly
don't smother it in ranch or blue cheese.  Get a light dressing and use it
sparingly.  Grill chicken is usually a good bet but if it is a sandwich ask them
to skip the mayo.  look for alternative side items like side salad, fresh fruit,
or steamed veggies.

Don't swear off burgers and fries though.  You will drive yourself crazy if you
say I am never eating anything fattening again.  It is okay to reward yourself
once a week or every other week with a burger just don't clean the plate. 
Moderation is the key to success.

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "shwuck2" <shwuck2@...> wrote:
>
> What does everyone here do when u go out to dinner? What types of things are
good to order so u can loose weight? Also When I go to work I bring one of those
Bubba Keg cups full of water, which is 52oz. I put one of those protein mixers
in the water. Is that ok to do on the diet? Are those mixers only for snacking?
or Can I eat a meal bar and still drink my protein water? Also what I do is
bring a couple of snack bars. Probably I shouldn't eat those and do the water,
huh?
>  I feel like I'm doing something wrong with the diet. I don't know if it's
helping me. I need help.
>

Good job! I started 3 weeks ago at 214 and now I at 205!

________________________________
--- In SpecialKgroup@ yahoogroups. com, "motherof3boys19713 5"
<motherof3boys19713 5@...> wrote:
>
> hi all im Dee, i started the special k diet thursday i was weighin 205,im down
to 199 pounds yay me !!!!!!!!

Congratulations on another successful week.  Keep up the good work and shed
those pounds.  After two weeks of Spelcial K for breakfast, snack and lunch you
deserve a reward.  Replace the Special K snacks with FRESH fruits and/or
veggies.  Select easy to prepare and eat items like grapes, carrots, cucumbers,
blueberries or sliced apples.  I say sliced apples because sometimes sitting at
my desk it is distracting to eat an apple from the core, not to mention a little
messy.  Oranges may sound great, but when you are at work or busy with the kids
you will bypass the hassle of peeling the orange for the quick doughnut or
Little Debbie.  If you must have an orange, peel it during some downtime and
ziplock it until you need it.

Try this for a couple of weeks and if you feel yourself craving the sweet,
greasy and salty stuff move back to the Special K.  Because it is a "plan" it
will get you back on track.

Sunday we do our fresh produce shopping and Sunday night is prep time.  Cutting
up cucumbers, cantalope, cleaning strawberries and plucking grapes off the vine.
All this work is well worth it when preparing my daily meals.