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

wow you go girl congrads, fat free jello huh, i have some i will make it so when
hungry i will eat it, ty

--- On Wed, 9/30/09, glendalys.mendez <glendalys.mendez@...> wrote:

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

Hey Dana (and everyone else)

I wanted to know if you were having issues staying on track at all. With a busy
college schedule during the day, I barely have time to think let alone eat *but
I do eat the requirements of the plan through our the day* however, being up
late at night studying I will have no more allowances for special k snacks and I
have major cravings for chocolate. Now, whenever these happen during the day I
will have the the special K bar with the chocolate on it (yummy!). But at night
these cravings get to me... and I've given in already 2 nights!

Please help! I know the sacrifices now are worth it for the long term goals, but
I am a person who really has to either see the results now or have motivation or
I just have the mind set of, 'awe, what the heck,' and blow it all!

I really want to lose at least 40, if not 60 pounds by my 20th birthday
(December 11) because I will be visiting friends and relatives for the holidays!

Anyone, everyone... please help with the motivation!

Thank you in advance and best luck with weight loss and maintenance!
-Jenn



--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "danaschnall" <danaschnall@...> wrote:
>
> 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
> >
>

I have found something fun and easy! There is a show on TV called "Cook yourself
Thin". I tape them so that I can watch and rewatch a recipe. It's so motivating!
They just change a few ingredients in popular every day food and its amazing how
many calories it cuts! I found their cookbook at Costco and am having fun with
it. I let my family help "judge" how they are. Some are wonderful and there area
a few that are ugh! I guess its a matter of taste! Doing this is a lot less
boring and most dishes are fairly fast to make.

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, betsy standish <betsy_standish@...> wrote:
>
> weight watchers does have some excellent meal plans for sure,  so does jenny
craig and other good weight loss programs.  As long as the are including the
basic food groups.  if that is not involved then it's not a proper diet.
>
> --- On Wed, 9/30/09, Laura Golar <laura.action@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Laura Golar <laura.action@...>
> Subject: Re: [SpecialKgroup] Meals Ideas :0)
> To: SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 1:48 PM
>
>
> 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.  
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>

OK I WELL HELP YOU DEANA THANK YOU FOR YOU MASSAGE.

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Deana " <teach5@...> wrote:
>
> I am going to TRY and start this program again, I only need to lose 3-4 lbs.
> This program is SO hard because the bars are so good, it's hard to stop at
> one! Seriously, any advice? And hasn't Kellogg come out with new stuff? Just
> wondering!
>

I agree with some of your answer to Deborah and you need to ask yourself "How
bad do I want this?" And it is easy to get caught up in excuses...however, I
think to help yourself along, you have to find a way to exercise that will
encourage you. Betsy plan is great and ideal but not for everyone. It may come
in time for Deborah but first she has to find something that will truly motivate
her IMO. Do you like to swim? Try a water-exercise class (and no, everyone isn't
a size 4!) or just swim laps at a local gym. Walking is great this time of year.
Start out with 30 minutes then add some. Make it fun - listen to music or the
radio. (OR if you are crafty, make it a constant search to find a beautiful
leaf, acorn, pine cone,etc. that you can add to your autumn basket.) Get walk
tapes that encourage you. Whatever your exercise you choose, set small goals
("this week I'll walk 30 minutes for 3 days, next week I'll do it for 5 days"
etc.) and reward yourself! (In a healthy way! LOL) New bubble bath stuff, new
bra, new lipstick, watch a movie, etc...doesn't have to be anything big. Just
little treats along the way. Also tear out pictures of an outfit or a look you
are trying to achieve and put it somewhere that will inspire you. (And I don't
mean a 20 year old model. Be realistic!)

And its not about how many times you fall down, its about how many times you get
up!

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, betsy standish <betsy_standish@...> wrote:
>
> Those are just excuses Deborah,  its easy to think of something to not
exercise, but once you take the first step and go forward you'll realize what
you've  been missing as far as your health goes.  Your whole body will thank you
for it,  your heart and lungs, and weight.  Over the long haul the extra weight
is a strain on your body all around.  and your heart has to work harder to keep
the blood flowing. 
> First step.  throw away all the junk food in the house and don't buy any
more.  everyone knows what junk food is.  
> Next step, start by walking a nice fast walk to get that heart rate up (
especially if you haven't exercised at all , or in awhile)
> Then get on to do other aerobics type exercises,  then get to do strength
training exercises,  bands, free weights , machines, etc.  Just do what you can
to start and work your way up. 
> There are plenty of people here who can help you with your plan but you
yourself have to be ready to do this,  no one can do it for you. 
> If you are truly fed up with the extra weight and really want to get on board
, do so........ STOP MAKING EXCUSES  !
> Its like people who want to quit smoking.    you have to really want to do it
to make it happen. 
> Good luck,  don't get discouraged, it takes time, yes it can get frustrating
but you have to stay strong and do something.   Falling back into bad habits
will just make you gain more weight and We are all sure you don't want that to
happen.
>
> Good luck! We are all pulling for you!
> --- On Wed, 9/30/09, Deborah <bashful200348@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Deborah <bashful200348@...>
> Subject: [SpecialKgroup] support
> To: SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 5:00 AM
>
>
> --- 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.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>

I've been on the Special K diet for two days. Has anyone else experienced being
gassy or bloated? Any suggestions?

Someone has taken my posting all wrong. I am doing the challenge, I exercise
everyday and I am working very hard at losing the weight I want to lose. I have
already lost 25 lbs and have 25 to go to make my goal. So you people who say I
am making excuses that is not true.

>
> --- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, betsy standish <betsy_standish@> wrote:
> >
> > Those are just excuses Deborah,  its easy to think of something to not
exercise, but once you take the first step and go forward you'll realize what
you've  been missing as far as your health goes.  Your whole body will thank you
for it,  your heart and lungs, and weight.  Over the long haul the extra weight
is a strain on your body all around.  and your heart has to work harder to keep
the blood flowing. 

Hello everyone I wanted to take a minute to share my story.

I am the product of a Yo Yo dieter parent. My parent could lose 100+ pounds and
put it back on and has many times!

I am the mother of 5 children. In the following order: Boy age 13, Boy age 9
1/2, Boy age 6, Girl age 3, Boy age 2. The last two were back to back
C-Sections. I had been thin all of my life never wanting to be like my Parent.
However once I conceived my second son I knew there would be another child and I
just never bothered to get rid of the weight. The scale slowly crept up year
after year.

Finally just before my last child's second birthday I had to step on the scale
to weigh something I was going to ship from eBay. I stepped on the scale holding
the product, and then stepped on the scale with out holding the product. I
nearly passed out when I looked at the number! 187.4 pounds OMG NO WAY! I was
sick and tired of being sick and tired and seeing that number so close to the
200 I freaked out! This was March 26, 2009.

I joined WW and began walking every day. I followed the Tai-Slim and WW points!
And I added in the Special K. Well I am happy to report that I have lost 20% of
my body weight, and 36 pounds as of today! I still have 12 pounds to my goal
weight!

Thanks for letting me share my story.

This week has been personally challenging but on the other hand I am eating a
lot healthier and loosing weight which is awesome.  One thing that I am trying
to figure out is a healthy but tasty way to cook chicken.  I have been
experimenting on a couple different ways like grilling, boiling, and baking but
I just can't figure it out. Please give me some suggestion!

Hello to my Special K Challenge Friends:

Week 5 weigh in has been recorded. Another 3 pounds lost!! So far 16 pounds
lighter. There is no magic to this, all I have been doing is sticking to the
plan. People who haven't seen me in several months take that double take when
they look at me. The skinny jeans are officially loose, not gonna do it yet, but
I have the draw of SUPER SKINNY JEANS. 20 pounds from now, I'll try those on.

I want to thank each and everyone of you for motivating me, helping me stay
focused on the goal. I feel great, and I'm so grateful.

I teach spinning over in World Gym in Wantagh Long Island NY, so any of you on
here want to come down and take my class, please do. You will burn calories like
you never have.

Till next week, keep positive, stay focused, and stick to the challenge.

All my best,

Paul

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Try sautee. Put olive oil in skillet, season chicken put in pan and Viola! You
can also add garlic and onions!! YUMMY!

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Alyssa" <aksm97@...> wrote:
>
> This week has been personally challenging but on the other hand I am eating a
lot healthier and loosing weight which is awesome.  One thing that I am trying
to figure out is a healthy but tasty way to cook chicken.  I have been
experimenting on a couple different ways like grilling, boiling, and baking but
I just can't figure it out. Please give me some suggestion!
>

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

That is goood keep up the good work

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, Terri Simpson <simpsonterri10@...> wrote:
>
> wow,U r blessed!!!!!
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: caramiababyboutique <caramiababy@...>
> To: SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2009 1:59:19 PM
> Subject: [SpecialKgroup] New Here...
>
>  
> Hello everyone I wanted to take a minute to share my story.
>
> I am the product of a Yo Yo dieter parent. My parent could lose 100+ pounds
and put it back on and has many times!
>
> I am the mother of 5 children. In the following order: Boy age 13, Boy age 9
1/2, Boy age 6, Girl age 3, Boy age 2. The last two were back to back
C-Sections. I had been thin all of my life never wanting to be like my Parent.
However once I conceived my second son I knew there would be another child and I
just never bothered to get rid of the weight. The scale slowly crept up year
after year.
>
> Finally just before my last child's second birthday I had to step on the scale
to weigh something I was going to ship from eBay. I stepped on the scale holding
the product, and then stepped on the scale with out holding the product. I
nearly passed out when I looked at the number! 187.4 pounds OMG NO WAY! I was
sick and tired of being sick and tired and seeing that number so close to the
200 I freaked out! This was March 26, 2009.
>
> I joined WW and began walking every day. I followed the Tai-Slim and WW
points! And I added in the Special K. Well I am happy to report that I have lost
20% of my body weight, and 36 pounds as of today! I still have 12 pounds to my
goal weight!
>
> Thanks for letting me share my story.
>

Im a newie here too. And wondering about this diet im 5'8 270 never weighted
this munch in my life I want to know how this cereal and other products are
going to drop the weight. Carbs is a big thing. Can some one help me to under
stand this Pam from pa

The easiest and best chicken ever is boneless chicken breasts with a jar of
salsa in the crock pot.  Holy cow, it falls apart and has awesome flavor.  We
use it for tacos, burritos, salads and even sandwiches.  Shoot, I just eat it
with a fork.

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Alyssa" <aksm97@...> wrote:
>
> This week has been personally challenging but on the other hand I am eating a
lot healthier and loosing weight which is awesome.  One thing that I am trying
to figure out is a healthy but tasty way to cook chicken.  I have been
experimenting on a couple different ways like grilling, boiling, and baking but
I just can't figure it out. Please give me some suggestion!
>

the way I do the chicken is in water with garlic, seasoning and onions and green
pepers. Is so good and the best 0 fats