Rachel~
WOW!! Congratulations! That is so awesome! I have a few questions...
What kind of Special K are you eating? How much are you exercising a
day? Do you eat fruits for snacks during the day? Do you eat any
Special K snack bars? About how much water are you drinking everyday??
I just wanted to know because I would love to have those kinds of
results with this program!
Thanks!!
--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Rachel" <ra22psych@...> wrote:
>
> --- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Julie Polito" <jlpolito@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Welcome to The Special K Challenge ™ Group! Please introduce yourself
> > to the group! Who are you? What are your goals?
> >
> Hello my name is Rachel. I have been on the Special K diet for almost a
> year now. When I started, in July '06, I was 240 pounds in a size
> 22plus jeans, 2XL shirts. I started the diet first and dropped almost
> ten pounds in 3 weeks, this includes only drinking water, NO sweets.
> Then I started to exercise, first 3 times a week and got up to
> everyday, sometimes twice a day. By November I had dropped to 185
> pounds, 16 in jeans, and large in a shirt. I took a break from it, and
> lost all willpower. I ended up putting back on 8 pounds. Three weeks
> ago I restarted the diet. Again just eating special K twice a day, then
> a meal, no sweets, water to drink, and those 8 pounds have fallen off
> again, actually it has been more like 10 pounds now. Now I am
> exercising again. My goal is to get to about 145 or so and down to a 10
> in jeans and medium in shirts. Thanks for reading.
>

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "v.dattatraya"
<v.dattatraya@...> wrote:
>
> --- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Julie Polito" <jlpolito@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Welcome to The Special K Challenge ™ Group!  Please introduce
yourself
> > to the group!  Who are you? What are your goals?
> >Hi this is dattatraya im proud about message which you have lost
your
> unnecessory waight.God bless U?
>

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Julie Polito" <jlpolito@...>
wrote:
>
> Welcome to The Special K Challenge ™ Group!  Please introduce yourself
> to the group!  Who are you? What are your goals?

My name is Ruby Beltran.  I live in NWOhio.  I'm 29 years old, single
mother of 3.  Use elliptical for 30 min. every morning.  But my eating
habits aren't very nice.  I weigh about 140lbs and would like to get
under 120 sometime soon.  My biggest weakness is sweets.  Any
suggestions?
>

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "tplaziak" <tplaziak@...> wrote:
>
> --- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "v.dattatraya"
<v.dattatraya@>
> wrote:
> >
> > --- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "shoroug_shoad"
> > <shoroug_shoad@> wrote:
> > >
> > > --- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "mavs3456" <mavs3456@>
wrote:
> > > >
> > > > i wanna lose weight
> > > >run 5 km daily & get physical exercise
> > >
> >
> Have somebody to talk to you.
>
get an iPod or some kind of mp3 player & listen to music that makes
you wanna move around & get your heartrate up, when i get on the
treadmill fast paced music always makes me wanna go and keeps my mind
off of what i'm actually doing

HI THIS IS LINDA, MY SISTER IS MY BEST FRIEND, SHE TOLD ME I SHOULD GET
SOME SMALL BOWLS WITH LIDS, AND MAKE SMALL SALAD BOWLS AND FRUIT BOWLS
THAT WILL BE THERE WHEN THE CRAVING ARISE FOR SWEETS, OR WHEN YOU JUST
WANT SHOMETHING, SHE ALSO TOLD ME WHEN I COOK FOR THE FAMILY TAKE MINE
OUT, BEFORE PUTTING ALL THE EXTRAS I DON'T NEED, AND USE HERBS IN IT
PLACE. (USE THIS ON YOUR FAMILY SLOWLY IT WILL HELP THE IN THE LONG
RUN) LAST THING SHE TOLD ME IS TO MAKE DINNERS FOR ME IN THE SECTION
PLATES AND FREEZE THEM, THEY WILL BE THERE WHEN THE OTHER ARE EATING
PIZZA, BUGERS, TACOS AND ETC..

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Julie Polito" <jlpolito@...>
wrote:
>
> Welcome to The Special K Challenge ™ Group!  Please introduce yourself
> to the group!  Who are you? What are your goals?
>
My name is Treva Joseph. My goals is to lose 100 pounds. I need help.

Hi! I'm in Richmond, too. I don't have a little boy, mine's 13. He may
as well be little though. I live in the west end.

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Heather Terry"
<xandermansmom@...> wrote:
>
> Anyone on this board in Richmond, VA?  I just started the diet and
> could use a buddy!!!!  Another mom would be great...I have two
> wonderful little boys, so it would be nice to have someone who could
> relate :)
>
> Heather
>
>
>
> --- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Julie Polito" <jlpolito@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I know that staying motivated everyday is one of the most difficult
> > things to do. Let's motivate each other!
> >
>

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Julie Polito" <jlpolito@...>
wrote:
>
> Welcome to The Special K Challenge ™ Group!  Please introduce yourself
> to the group!  Who are you? What are your goals?
>
Hello Group, My name is Jackie I'm a mother of a 3 month old boy and a
2 1/2 year old girl I got married in December and I'm now looking for a
new look I'm 21 years old, 5'0 and weigh 152 pounds. I would love to
lose about 30 to 35 pounds.

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Julie Polito" <jlpolito@...>
wrote:
>
> Welcome to The Special K Challenge ™ Group!  Please introduce yourself
> to the group!  Who are you? What are your goals?
>
Hi! My name is Treva. I am a single parent of two boys (15 and 3). I am
aCNA. I am going to school to get my BA in healthcare administration. I
hhave a year to go. I am 253 pounds at 5"7. I have been struggling with
my weight for years now. I bought me a treadmill. I am going to try the
SSpecial K diet. I want to lose 108 pounds.

Hi. I just found the diet site and found this group. Since I'm such a
cereal person, I figured that this would be perfect for me. I live in
Richmond, VA and look forward to tips and such from everyone.

Hey,I'm Cali. I had never been overweight in my 33 yrs of age. I broke
up with my boyfriend recently(8 months) and I got into a terrible
depresion,I started eating  and eating everytime I felt a little
emotional.The results ? I'm 45 lbs overweight now.Suddenly I realized
life is not gonna end because of losing that relationship,but I
realized it a little too late,I mean when I look myself in the mirror I
can't believe that's me.I'm trying to lose at least 30 pounds,that's my
goal.I started searching on the net a natural and effective way to lose
weight.I don't wanna go to pills,or magic fat burn creams.I'm
spanish,so I bought a salsa aerobics dvd and started doing 15-20 mins
about 1 wk ago.I started the special k challenge about 3 days now.I
feel right eating special k,but I never did any kind of diet before.If
you have tips that maybe could be useful,pls feel free to share them
with me.I'll keep you guys updated on my success.It feels weird,but
right to know I'm not the only one ....

Bye for now!!!

Hi. I'm new and live in Richmond on the West End.

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "sassiejae" <sassiejae@...> wrote:
>
> I will be starting the Special K plan this evening with dinner.  I've
> realized that I can't do "typical" diets because I hate yogurt and am
> allergic to seafood, and most diets seem to focus heavily on those two
> foods.  So I'll do the Special K plan and work on changing my eating
> habits to make them much healthier.  It would be great to find a work
> out buddy in my area.
>

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "shantel_2000_03"
<shantel_2000_03@...> wrote:
>
> --- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Julie Polito" <jlpolito@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Welcome to The Special K Challenge ™ Group!  Please introduce
yourself
> > to the group!  Who are you? What are your goals?
> >
> Hello Group, My name is Jackie I'm a mother of a 3 month old boy
and a
> 2 1/2 year old girl I got married in December and I'm now looking
for a
> new look I'm 21 years old, 5'0 and weigh 152 pounds. I would love
to
> lose about 30 to 35 pounds.

Hi Jackie-
I just joined today too and I'm always looking for good advice on
kicking fat in the butt!  Anyway, I'm 5'2" and I used to weigh
181lbs!  I lost alot of it on the elliptical and healthier eating.  I
really learned alot about nutrition during this time.  It took me
about 8 months to get down to 126 lbs.  But it was pure dedication,
just wanted to let you know that it is very possible.  I have three
children and it was hard, but you can do it.  If you can dream it, it
can happen!!  Best of luck 2 u!!!
>

Hi Treva,

It will take time, just be patient and don't give up

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "trevajoseph" <tjos@...> wrote:
>
> --- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Julie Polito" <jlpolito@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Welcome to The Special K Challenge ™ Group!  Please introduce
yourself
> > to the group!  Who are you? What are your goals?
> >
> Hi! My name is Treva. I am a single parent of two boys (15 and 3).
I am
> aCNA. I am going to school to get my BA in healthcare
administration. I
> hhave a year to go. I am 253 pounds at 5"7. I have been struggling
with
> my weight for years now. I bought me a treadmill. I am going to try
the
> SSpecial K diet. I want to lose 108 pounds.


>

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Latina" <skydaggersdance@...>
wrote:
>
> Hey,I'm Cali. I had never been overweight in my 33 yrs of age. I
broke
> up with my boyfriend recently(8 months) and I got into a terrible
> depresion,I started eating  and eating everytime I felt a little
> emotional.The results ? I'm 45 lbs overweight now.Suddenly I
realized
> life is not gonna end because of losing that relationship,but I
> realized it a little too late,I mean when I look myself in the
mirror I
> can't believe that's me.I'm trying to lose at least 30
pounds,that's my
> goal.I started searching on the net a natural and effective way to
lose
> weight.I don't wanna go to pills,or magic fat burn creams.I'm
> spanish,so I bought a salsa aerobics dvd and started doing 15-20
mins
> about 1 wk ago.I started the special k challenge about 3 days now.I
> feel right eating special k,but I never did any kind of diet
before.If
> you have tips that maybe could be useful,pls feel free to share
them
> with me.I'll keep you guys updated on my success.It feels weird,but
> right to know I'm not the only one ....
>
> Bye for now!!!

Hey girl-

Ur right u r definitely not the only one.  But everyone's body is
different and so is everyone's mentality towards food.  It is so
important to find out what works for you.  It must be tailored to
your everyday life or it will be a short ride on the diet express.
I'm Latina too and I make a lot of mexican food. The trick is to
always exercise even if its just walking, do something right after ur
meals.  Find the foods that you know will help you, eventually you'll
start eating your normal foods with a healthy twist.  Read anything
on nutritional facts, tidbits of information really add up.  Good
Luck to you.  I lost almost 80 lbs of fat weight due to exercise and
healthy eating...no diet pills!
>

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "trevajoseph" <tjos@...> wrote:
>
> --- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Julie Polito" <jlpolito@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Welcome to The Special K Challenge ™ Group!  Please introduce
yourself
> > to the group!  Who are you? What are your goals?
> >
> My name is Treva Joseph. My goals is to lose 100 pounds. I need
help.
>
Treva-

I lost 60lbs overall but probably about 80lbs in fat weight.  It was
slow at first but after 2 or 3 months my weight started to melt off.
First, you need to start exercising.  Start walking first, then speed
walking, then try a cardio machine like the stairmaster, elliptical
or bike.  Do cardio everyday that you workout.  Work up to being on
the machine for 30 min a day and then throw in some lifting for
toning the muscles.  All of this will take time, but fight for the
need to lose that weight!  It is not hopeless unless if you choose
it.  Don't forget to eat moderately.  Eat meat 1/2hr before and after
a strenuous workout.  It feeds ur muscles the protein and helps boost
metabolism.  Drink plenty of water and careful of sugars, bad fats
and too many carbs.  You'll see.  Good Luck!

HI THIS IS LINDA, MY SISTER IS MY BEST FRIEND, SHE TOLD ME I SHOULD GET
SOME SMALL BOWLS WITH LIDS, AND MAKE SMALL SALAD BOWLS AND FRUIT BOWLS
THAT WILL BE THERE WHEN THE CRAVING ARISE FOR SWEETS, OR WHEN YOU JUST
WANT SHOMETHING, SHE ALSO TOLD ME WHEN I COOK FOR THE FAMILY TAKE MINE
OUT, BEFORE PUTTING ALL THE EXTRAS I DON'T NEED, AND USE HERBS IN IT
PLACE. (USE THIS ON YOUR FAMILY SLOWLY IT WILL HELP THE IN THE LONG
RUN) LAST THING SHE TOLD ME IS TO MAKE DINNERS FOR ME IN THE SECTION
PLATES AND FREEZE THEM, THEY WILL BE THERE WHEN THE OTHER ARE EATING
PIZZA, BUGERS, TACOS AND ETC..



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HI THIS IS LINDA, MY SISTER IS MY BEST FRIEND, SHE TOLD ME I SHOULD GET
SOME SMALL BOWLS WITH LIDS, AND MAKE SMALL SALAD BOWLS AND FRUIT BOWLS
THAT WILL BE THERE WHEN THE CRAVING ARISE FOR SWEETS, OR WHEN YOU JUST
WANT SHOMETHING, SHE ALSO TOLD ME WHEN I COOK FOR THE FAMILY TAKE MINE
OUT, BEFORE PUTTING ALL THE EXTRAS I DON'T NEED, AND USE HERBS IN IT
PLACE. (USE THIS ON YOUR FAMILY SLOWLY IT WILL HELP THE IN THE LONG
RUN) LAST THING SHE TOLD ME IS TO MAKE DINNERS FOR ME IN THE SECTION
PLATES AND FREEZE THEM, THEY WILL BE THERE WHEN THE OTHER ARE EATING
PIZZA, BUGERS, TACOS AND ETC..



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--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Yvonne" <beautifulizme25@...>
wrote:
>
> Well I would like an email diet and exercise buddy!
>
>
>
> hey, i am katrina i am 40yr with 2kids 14 and 5yr i wt 145 and my
goal is lose 20 lbs by the end of the summer  , let encourage each
other
> >
>

-Hi! Myname is Dawn. I started the Special K challenge last week.
I feel great and have more energy to work out now then before when my
breakfast partners were bacon and eggs.lol!

-Hi! Myname is Dawn. I started the Special K challenge last week.
I feel great and have more energy to work out now then before when my
breakfast partners were bacon and eggs.lol!

I would just like to know how much cereal I should eat at breakfast
and lunch, cuz when I add up my calories they go up with one cup of
cereal (of course), but I wanted to know if we should eat half a cup
or what?

I have started on oldie but goodie/ Billy Blanks Tae Boe.
I am doing the Tae Boe Basic set. I have 1 threw 4. At night I do a
basic P.M. Yoga. Thanks for asking.
Dawn

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Julie Polito" <jlpolito@...>
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>
> Welcome to The Special K Challenge ™ Group!  Please introduce yourself
> to the group!  Who are you? What are your goals?
>Hello Y'all,
I am jean and and live in Atlanta, Ga. need to lose 35 pounds more.  I
did well the first month on my own but just can't seem to get with the
program,  I need a buddy.  anyone willing?  I am a grandmother and
retired.  Try to keep active.

I would just like to know how much cereal I should eat at breakfast
and lunch, cuz when I add up my calories they go up with one cup of
cereal (of course), but I wanted to know if we should eat half a cup
or what?



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Hi my name is Ann,and I have learned to lose the weight You can use a
smaller plate to eat on so that way you will be eating less.which you
should be doing besides eating a lot of veg and fruit.If you start to
eat healthy.you will lose and drinking a lot of water or seltzer should
help you to feel full.Good luck on losing...

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "sexykat38" <sexykat38@...> wrote:
>
> --- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Yvonne" <beautifulizme25@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Well I would like an email diet and exercise buddy!
> >
> >
> >
> > hey, i am katrina i am 40yr with 2kids 14 and 5yr i wt 145 and my
> goal is lose 20 lbs by the end of the summer  , let encourage each
> other
> > >
> >
>Hi Katrina-

Got ur message.  I think we should be each others buddy.  I weigh
140lbs and want to get to 115.  I think 25 lbs is a reasonable goal.  I
will encourage u!  Good Luck. My plan is to eat Special K whenever I
get hungry for snacks and for brkfst and lunch.  Dinner will be light.
My exercise routine will be 30 min on the elliptical 5 days a week.  I
plan on staying on this regimine(?) until my metabolism gets kick
started, by then I hope my serving sizes go down.

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Julie Polito" <jlpolito@...>
wrote:
>
> Welcome to The Special K Challenge ™ Group!  Please introduce
yourself
> to the group!  Who are you? What are your goals?
>
Hello Everybody,  My name is Valerie and I am really pleased to be
here.  I heard about this program from my granddaughter, Janae and
decided to sign on.  I am looking to stay away from junk and fast
foods and get back to eating healthier.  I would also love to begin
the journey of losing the weight I have put on.  At my age, and with
arthiritis, it has been really difficult.  I am still trying though.
I love the Special K with the strawberries in it.  I haven't tried the
bars and things like that yet.  This will be a totally new experience
for me.
Just wanted to say Hello and wish everybody the best of luck.
hugs, Valerie

--- In SpecialKgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Julie Polito" <jlpolito@...>
wrote:
>
> Have a Question? Need Direction? Ask here!
>
yeah, hi,
      I would really like to know how much cereal I should eat at each
time. Lately I've been eating 1 cup of cereal and 1/2 cup fat free
milk then I add some water cuz it doesn't have enough liquid.
      I couldn't find the answer anywhere or maybe I wasn't trying hard
enough. Anyway, thanks.