I am having trouble trying to communicate with anyone. I would like for someone
in Sun Prairie Wisconsin that is on the diet to locate me so we can work out
together. I still have not heard from anyone a bout IBS. Please help

Jackie

Hi Gerri:

           Welcome and congratulations on this journey. Well this is what I do
every day. i wake up, feed my baby and go for a fast walk foe 30 minutes with
her before I eat breakfast. i eat cereal 2 times a day and the third I eat salad
with no dressing and white meat. For snack I have the cereal bar, fat free sugar
free yogurt, Special K crackers. When i get hubgry I add the protein powder to
my water and that help a lot. After 5 to 6 hours i go to the gym, do more cardio
and weight. I dont eat after 5 and if I get hungry I eat a sugar free fat free
jello. Drinks a lot of water. i am almost at 70 pounds weight loss and I was a
size 24 and now i an size 10. So I hope this help everybody. Let me know if i
can help with something els.

Good luck
Glendalys

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "momagt" <gerrityson@...> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Glendalys,
>
> Congratulations, I 'm happy for you, can you Please share with us how
> you did it, I  need to loose 80 lbs to get my B/P undercontrol and any
> suggestions from you or anyone would be a big help. I'm new and planning
> on starting my plan the first of the month.
>
> Gerri
>
>
> --- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Jenn" <jennm2008@> wrote:
> >
> > How do you do it? 55 pounds in 2 months? WOW! Congratulations. Any
> suggestions will be taken in to deep consideration.
> >
> > Jenn
> >
> >
> > --- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "glendalys.mendez"
> glendalys.mendez@ wrote:
> > >
> > > I am new to this group and I want to introduce myself. My name is
> Glendalys And I am 26 years old. I am happly married and with a baby
> girl. I have always strugle to loose weight for years. I started to do
> the Special K challenge and I drop already 55 pound in 2 months!! I want
> to loose more weight because my husband comes back from the desert and I
> want to suprise him. I hope we can talk and support eachother during
> this proccess.
> > >
> >
>

there are excellent recipes on cherios dot com that do NOT use cherios....easy
recipes
also...weight watchers dot com you can sign up for their newsletterthe
newsletter comes with free recipes and then you can go on their daily posts and
pick up easy recipes that members have posted
My motto is...if you throw together good ingredients then you will get good
resultsandIf it is not yummy,  it is not in my tummy :)
Laura from NY,
--- On Wed, 9/30/09, Kay Haze <kayhaze@...> wrote:
 
                   I do both, the recipes on the site and do healthy quick fix
meals.you will do just fine.  

As others have pointed out, if you're getting enough protein, there's no one
essential product you must have.

When considering the cost of your meals or snacks, you'll want to consider the
cost of what you would have instead (because you HAVE to eat something, right?).
At $8/4-pack, that's $2 per shake.  If you are thinking of using them as snacks
and you already eat snacks, what do THOSE snacks cost? If they're healthy and
it's less money and you like them, stick with that!

I know that in the past I've spent $2 on chips & a diet soda (because diet soda
cancels out the calories in the chips :)), and the shakes are better for me for
the same cost.

However, you may be able to get fruit or veggies & prepare them at home for
less.  If that's currently satisfying you, and you're eaten a protein-rich meal
for one of your meals, no need to change.

-Kirstie
Moderator, SpecialK Group

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, babyjlani@... wrote:
>
> Hi Jenn. I agree the shakes are a bit epensive. I like them though. I don't
use everyday but on a day that I don't have time to eat bkfst or lunch they come
in handy. Just another option.
>
> --- Original Message ---
> From:"Jenn" <jennm2008@...>
>
> This inquiry is for whoever has any information on the effectiveness of this
plan without using the protein shakes. I actually started the plan yesterday but
I haven't purchased the protein shakes and I am debating buying them at all. The
main reason I have not purchased the shakes is due to the price. At about $8.00
for a pack of 4, these shakes are quite expensive living on a college budget.
>

> 1) Is the Protein Water a freebee or does it count as a snack?
    The Protein water does count for a snack.
>
> 2) Can you eat unlimited fruits and veggies or are these a substitute for one
of your two snacks and/or a supplement to meals?
>  You can add fruits & veggies where ever you want, they do not count towards a
meal/snack, they are additional

> 3) I am trying to drink more water, think that helps?
>    Yes, this will help greatly!!
> 4) Can I still do coffee with cream and a little sugar or does that counter
all the other work I'm doing?
  Yes, you can drink beverages as you normally do (I do as well). Although, if
you find  yourself at a standstill, you might eventually want to cut it out.
I've lost weight and still used my creamer.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "jen.nelligan" <jgnelligan@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All -
>
> Today is Day #2 for me and I am looking for some basic advice - here are my
questions:
>
> 1) Is the Protein Water a freebee or does it count as a snack?
>
> 2) Can you eat unlimited fruits and veggies or are these a substitute for one
of your two snacks and/or a supplement to meals?
>
> 3) I am trying to drink more water, think that helps?
>
> 4) Can I still do coffee with cream and a little sugar or does that counter
all the other work I'm doing?
>
> I don't mean to sound ridiculous here - to tell you the truth, I have never
really dieted so I am oblivious.  Enough was enough though and I haven't been
able to loose the weight I gained after having my 2nd daughter 19 months ago. 
So, here I am.  I welcome ANY advice you have!!!
>
> Thanks -
>
> Jen
> Albany, NY
>

Hi Glendalys,

Congratulations, I 'm happy for you, can you Please share with us how
you did it, I  need to loose 80 lbs to get my B/P undercontrol and any
suggestions from you or anyone would be a big help. I'm new and planning
on starting my plan the first of the month.

Gerri


--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Jenn" <jennm2008@...> wrote:
>
> How do you do it? 55 pounds in 2 months? WOW! Congratulations. Any
suggestions will be taken in to deep consideration.
>
> Jenn
>
>
> --- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "glendalys.mendez"
glendalys.mendez@ wrote:
> >
> > I am new to this group and I want to introduce myself. My name is
Glendalys And I am 26 years old. I am happly married and with a baby
girl. I have always strugle to loose weight for years. I started to do
the Special K challenge and I drop already 55 pound in 2 months!! I want
to loose more weight because my husband comes back from the desert and I
want to suprise him. I hope we can talk and support eachother during
this proccess.
> >
>

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, Larry Loss <subtitle60@...> wrote:
>
> L.L here  I NEED SERIOUS HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   I wanna lose 100 pounds
anI dont know where to start!!          I have no support help and my computor
was stolen .Im using the libraries to talk to you all  .
>
>
>                                            Hopelessly Lost in Fat!!!!!!!
>

Hi Larry,

I am looking for a buddy, someone I can be accountable too. I am willing to give
you all the help I can. If you want we can talk via e-mail, and try to do this
together. I have 40lbs to lose and am reallyhaveing a hard time with it. So just
let me know.

i eat a regular dinner, no cheeses, but meat and veggies, the protien shakes
here r 6.00 bucks at bilo and yes thats high....

--- On Mon, 9/28/09, Jenn <jennm2008@...> wrote:

This inquiry is for whoever has any information on the effectiveness of this
plan without using the protein shakes. I actually started the plan yesterday but
I haven't purchased the protein shakes and I am debating buying them at all. The
main reason I have not purchased the shakes is due to the price. At about $8.00
for a pack of 4, these shakes are quite expensive living on a college budget.

As long as you are getting protein in your one full meal, which it sounds like
you are, then you are okay to skip the Special K Protein Shakes.  If fact I did
the entire 2-week program using Cereal for breakfast and lunch and two snack
bars per day for my snacks.  I did not eat waffles, crackers, protein shakes or
any other products.

I lost the advertised 6 pounds in 2 weeks and continued with my own plan after
that.  I lost my goal of 40 pounds and have successfully kept it off now for 4
months.

You can do it!  (even on a college student's budget)



--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Jenn" <jennm2008@...> wrote:
>
> This inquiry is for whoever has any information on the effectiveness of this
plan without using the protein shakes. I actually started the plan yesterday but
I haven't purchased the protein shakes and I am debating buying them at all. The
main reason I have not purchased the shakes is due to the price. At about $8.00
for a pack of 4, these shakes are quite expensive living on a college budget.
Now, being a nursing student I know the importance of protein so I am eating my
regular meal of choice containing protein; ie steak, edamame (yummy soy beans),
chicken etc.
> Would someone please let me know if it would be as effective to get my protein
via choice food and not the shake.
>
> I advise everyone to be taking a multi-vitamin supplement while on this plan
(it makes you feel less fatigued). Being a eco-friendly advocate and also not
being fond of swallowing pills, the multivitamin I take is called Vita Fusion
(it's a gummy supplement for adults). http://nwnaturalproducts.com/vitafusion/
> I hope you can find this information useful! (:
>
> I wish everyone the best in weight loss and maintenance!
>
> Jenn
>

Hi Jenn. I agree the shakes are a bit epensive. I like them though. I don't use
everyday but on a day that I don't have time to eat bkfst or lunch they come in
handy. Just another option.

--- Original Message ---
From:"Jenn" <jennm2008@...>

This inquiry is for whoever has any information on the effectiveness of this
plan without using the protein shakes. I actually started the plan yesterday but
I haven't purchased the protein shakes and I am debating buying them at all. The
main reason I have not purchased the shakes is due to the price. At about $8.00
for a pack of 4, these shakes are quite expensive living on a college budget.

Well I lost 55 pounds in two months. This is what I did. Every morning I walk
for 30 minutes before breakfast. I eat 2 times a day Special K cereal and at
diner I ate salads with white meats. For snaks I had the Special K strawberry
bars and some pecial K Crackers. I drink a lot of water. No sweets and no sodas.
And after 5-6 hour later I went to the gym and did more cardio and I added
weights. It not gone be easy the firts days but set you mind in to in and you
will do it. If the ansaety comes to eat, vall somebody or do something. That
craving is usually last 5 minutes.

Good luck

Hi everyon I am neww to the group and I need some help. does the protein bother
you if you have IBS? Please let me know if you can because I want to lose wieght
and I need someone from sun prairie wi if they can so we can do it together and
work out.

Try giving yourself a reward every weekend  by switching the meals.  For example
if you were having the special k meals for breakfast & lunch and the usual meal
at dinner time, take the special k meal for dinner and have the other two meals
normally.
Remember : This is only for weekends. Your stomach now is used to the small
amount of food, so don't worry yourself about the amount of food but how 
healthy the food is.
If you felt ok with this (meal switching)for two weeks then you can have it 
daily.
It is a step by step process. Till you finish up having 3 normal meals
carefully.  If you controlled your self on the first step then and only then you
can step up the other.

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-----Original Message-----
From: "glendalys.mendez" <glendalys.mendez@...>
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:21:28
To: <SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [SpecialKgroup] Hi everybody!

 



It been a long time sice I wrote back. I am starting to get tired of the food.
It been 3 months and a sucessful 65 pounds lost but I want something diferent.
Please if you can help me with any tips I will appreaciated.

  Thanks

Hi my name is Nicola, I'm 42 and I started the Special K diet yesterday. I am
5'7 and 236lbs. I thought because I was large framed I could handle having
weight, well the truth is I can't it's starting to affect my health. I can feel
it, so I now know this no longer a vanity issue but a health issue. I am going
to need encouragement, a buddy and perhaps if I am blessed a work out buddy when
I arrive in Houston in mid October. I have a big problem with midnight snacking
that I am trying to overcome. Come on help I know your out there..any advice is
greatly appreciated.

God Bless

Hi All -

Today is Day #2 for me and I am looking for some basic advice - here are my
questions:

1) Is the Protein Water a freebee or does it count as a snack?

2) Can you eat unlimited fruits and veggies or are these a substitute for one of
your two snacks and/or a supplement to meals?

3) I am trying to drink more water, think that helps?

4) Can I still do coffee with cream and a little sugar or does that counter all
the other work I'm doing?

I don't mean to sound ridiculous here - to tell you the truth, I have never
really dieted so I am oblivious.  Enough was enough though and I haven't been
able to loose the weight I gained after having my 2nd daughter 19 months ago. 
So, here I am.  I welcome ANY advice you have!!!

Thanks -

Jen
Albany, NY

If anybody lives near me and would like to work out please let me know. Im going
to my country in December and want to look my best again. I have a 9 month old
baby and its hard for me to lose the weight

Hi!  I'm new to the group & will be starting my plan mid-October.  For those of
you who have already started the plan, I'm wondering about meals.  I don't have
a lot of free time to cook, plus I'm not the best at it!

Do I have to follow the recipe ideas that are on the site, or can I replace the
recipe ideas with foods I like & that are easy to make?

Anyone?
Thanks!

This inquiry is for whoever has any information on the effectiveness of this
plan without using the protein shakes. I actually started the plan yesterday but
I haven't purchased the protein shakes and I am debating buying them at all. The
main reason I have not purchased the shakes is due to the price. At about $8.00
for a pack of 4, these shakes are quite expensive living on a college budget.
Now, being a nursing student I know the importance of protein so I am eating my
regular meal of choice containing protein; ie steak, edamame (yummy soy beans),
chicken etc.
Would someone please let me know if it would be as effective to get my protein
via choice food and not the shake.

I advise everyone to be taking a multi-vitamin supplement while on this plan (it
makes you feel less fatigued). Being a eco-friendly advocate and also not being
fond of swallowing pills, the multivitamin I take is called Vita Fusion (it's a
gummy supplement for adults). http://nwnaturalproducts.com/vitafusion/
I hope you can find this information useful! (:

I wish everyone the best in weight loss and maintenance!

Jenn

How do you do it? 55 pounds in 2 months? WOW! Congratulations. Any suggestions
will be taken in to deep consideration.

Jenn


--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "glendalys.mendez" <glendalys.mendez@...>
wrote:
>
> I am new to this group and I want to introduce myself. My name is Glendalys
And I am 26 years old. I am happly married and with a baby girl. I have always
strugle to loose weight for years. I started to do the Special K challenge and I
drop already 55 pound in 2 months!! I want to loose more weight because my
husband comes back from the desert and I want to suprise him. I hope we can talk
and support eachother during this proccess.
>

Hello Dana,

It'd be nice to give each others support; feel free to send me an email at my
given address at anytime!
I wasn't able to buy the protein shakes yet, but I really feel confident that I
can stick with this program and I can't wait to lose the weight!

Jennie


--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, danaschnall@... wrote:
>
> Hi jenn I am in the same boat but I am 23 I weight about the same and have the
same goal. I would love to go through this process with u to see what would help
and not help in this process
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>

Hi Taneesha,

Congratulations on your success!! If you don't mind my asking, how much weight
did you lose?

Karen

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, taneesha price <infamoustut@...> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone the Special K diet works wonders, be sure to check out the
specially marked boxes that have three 10 min workouts in them.  I've fallen off
the path but I must say that the two weeks that I followed the diet correctly
my, body looked fantabulous (a word that I made up by combining fabulous and
fantastic)! I'm getting back on the right path now though
>
>

Hi Jenn I wrote back before but I don't know if it worked b/c i was on my phone!
but my name is dana and I am in the same place you are except 4 yrs older, i am
the same height and same weight... i'd love to stay in touch during the process
to help each other with trips and tricks to lose the weight!

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, Jenn McCoy <jennm2008@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone!
>
> My name is Jenn and I am excited and nervous to start the Special K challenge.
I am excited to see the results and nervous to be able to stick with the
program. I would appreciate the comments and support given. I am 5'5'' and and
weigh an unfortunate 186 pounds. I am 19 years old and in college pursuing a
career in Nursing. When I was 15/16 years old I had the body I was happy with...
then time changes,breakup and make ups happen and you find yourself a whopping
60lbs unhappier. My ultimate goal would be to get to at least 125. With my bone
structure it is safe and possible... but seems almost impossible.
> Tonight I am going to the grocery store and stocking up on the Special K plan
items and I anticipate starting the plan on Sunday, September 27th.
>
> Please help.
>
> Jenn
>

Besides the Special K Challenge kick-starting my weight loss and a drastic
change to my nutritional habits to continue the loss, I am also a runner.  Well,
for the last 8 years it has been more like jogging occassionally until this year
when I starting to really run and train.  I know running is not for everyone but
I thought I would post a link to this little video I found on Runner's World. 
In case you are not one to click on links I can tell you it is about 5 minutes
long about a guy who lost 65 pounds while training for a marathon.  I'm sure if
you go to runnersworld.com you can click through to find it.  Plus I'm not sure
if links even work in this forum but I will give it a shot.

http://www.runnersworld.com/video/1,8052,s6-5-0-1,00.html?bcpid=2884339001&bclid\
=27960358001&bctid=41670066001