Special K diet....
tonimckinney924
Posts: 13 Member
I am starting it tomorrow (hopefully I can make it 2 weeks or even a week....lol) but I was wondering if anyone had tried it and had any luck at it?
0
Replies
-
I am starting it tomorrow (hopefully I can make it 2 weeks or even a week....lol) but I was wondering if anyone had tried it and had any luck at it?0
-
What is the Special K diet?0
-
There is nothing special about the spcial k diet! It's all about the fact that is a reduced caloried diet compared to what the "average overweight" person eats. You are better off logging your food than spending two weeks on this diet and going back to your old habits.
I LOVE special K and I eat it almost every day...but two meals a day for two weeks is not the answer.0 -
I was thinking about starting it soon as well. I haven't found anyone whose done the new and improved special K diet. I talked to a few people who did the two weeks of cereal only diet... but the new one has like protein bars and stuff so i think it'll be easier.
i'm really hoping it works. even just a little bit! i mean seriously, a few pounds would be nice.
Good Luck!!!:flowerforyou:0 -
she is right. I did it. Its just denying yourself. Low calorie meals with a variety of foods that are healthy are a much better choice!! You can have egg whites, low fat turkey bacon, whole grain toast, etc... doesnt that sound much more filling?! You have to keep up your calories... and eating special k will not do that:noway: Im sorry.. just being honest.0
-
Maybe I wont......IDK I do weigh ins on monday so I will wait and if I have lost another pound by then I wont I will just go on tracking my calories and stuff. I appreciate everyones in put though. thats why I posted in the first place.0
-
There is nothing special about the spcial k diet! It's all about the fact that is a reduced caloried diet compared to what the "average overweight" person eats. You are better off logging your food than spending two weeks on this diet and going back to your old habits.
I LOVE special K and I eat it almost every day...but two meals a day for two weeks is not the answer.
Ditto!
Nutritionally, I can't help but think something would be lacking by having mostly cereal for two weeks. I guess that is why you can only do it for two weeks.0 -
I really like the protein drinks like after a workout! Yummy!0
-
I did try it and after logging it realized that it is complete crap! There is very little nutrition involved in the bars & snacks you are eating throughout the day and I think the total daily calories that I logged while following it to a T were 1000. WAY too low for any person not to mention if you are at all active. A bowl of cereal is a great supplement to a day but the meal plan overall is not worth the hype0
-
My suggestion is to not weigh on Mondays. If I go off at all it tends to be on the weekends. I suggest a Thursday or Friday weigh in so you are pysched for the weekend and have time to recooperate the weight loss if you lose your mind and don't exercise and splurge over the weekend.
I have tried several diets recently and low-cal/low-fat is the best results. Don't deprive yourself of the things you like. Just control your portions and relax! It is a lifestyle change NOT a diet!0 -
I think the K stands for Krappy.
The cereal is pretty tasty--I had to eat it when I wasn't allowed to eat fiber or whole grain--but it's just rice and corn syrup. No healthy fat, no fiber. The saving grace is the high protein count for a breakfast cereal. I second what everyone has said about it being devoid of nutrients and a waste of money. It only causes weight loss because it puts you in an extreme deficit. Pressed and formed bars, while tasty, will never replace the wholesome nutrients you find in whole foods.0 -
I did it 1x, or I should say I tried it.
4 days into it I quit. Just got so sick of the cereal, haven't touched it since, and thought it just left me hungry & longing for more. I wouldn't do it again or suggest anyone else to do it. It's a gimmick to sell their product, imo.0 -
It's really intended for people who need a quick fix, just a couple pounds to fit into a special dress, it's not meant for really overweight people, it does work, and if you continue to eat right, you can still have eggs, and turkey and ff pudding cups for dinner and late night snack, I love special K and still eat it twice day, morning and my evening snack.....you do what works for you for what purpose you need it for, it's a personal decision, no one can make that for you, maybe it's a good way to discipline yourself so that you can continue to eat well.....only you know that.0
-
I havent tried their full 'diet' plan, but I do like the cereal, the protein drinks and the protein bars on occassion.
The protein bars confuse me though-:huh: they have something like 10G of protien, but they never last...I'm always hungry in a couple of hours after eating one.0 -
I havent tried their full 'diet' plan, but I do like the cereal, the protein drinks and the protein bars on occassion.
The protein bars confuse me though-:huh: they have something like 10G of protien, but they never last...I'm always hungry in a couple of hours after eating one.
Check out the sugar content. If the fat is low and the sugar is high, you won't feel full for long. 10g of protein is okay, but by no means something that will really stick with you.0 -
I think the K stands for Krappy.
The cereal is pretty tasty--I had to eat it when I wasn't allowed to eat fiber or whole grain--but it's just rice and corn syrup. No healthy fat, no fiber. The saving grace is the high protein count for a breakfast cereal. I second what everyone has said about it being devoid of nutrients and a waste of money. It only causes weight loss because it puts you in an extreme deficit. Pressed and formed bars, while tasty, will never replace the wholesome nutrients you find in whole foods.
I second this! For the money you'd spend on eating it for two weeks you could buy more nutritious foods.0 -
I do like the Special K Vanilla Almond Cereal. It's pretty tasty. I also like some of their drink mixes that you put in a water bottle. But you have to be careful of the sugar - like everyone else says. I have never done the full-out diet, though. Don't think I'd want to . . . .0
-
Why would you when you can have bacon, hashbrowns and an egg for about 350 calories?! :laugh:0
-
wow...bacon, hashbrowns and eggs...can't even remember the last time I ate that much saturated fat all in one sitting.0
-
I am starting it tomorrow (hopefully I can make it 2 weeks or even a week....lol) but I was wondering if anyone had tried it and had any luck at it?
My SIL just got done doing the Special K diet - she really liked it. She enjoys the variety that is available now while doing it - the waffles she said are really good. The bars are delightful as well.
She lost 7 lbs doing this. She exercised 30 minutes everyday too.0 -
wow...bacon, hashbrowns and eggs...can't even remember the last time I ate that much saturated fat all in one sitting.
What? 3g? Its really not that bad. All about portion control, m'dear.
:laugh:0 -
i will say
years ago,,,I did this and it actually worked really well
thinking of adding special K again for my cereal vs the Total
which gives me my vitamins,,,but the taste it not all that0 -
Why would you when you can have bacon, hashbrowns and an egg for about 350 calories?! :laugh:
Indeed!!!
Mmmm...I miss breakfasts like that! All I have time/energy for is cereal LOL....mayyyybe oatmeal if I'm really conscious.
I'm all about some saturated fat, I like fluidity in my plasma membranes. :bigsmile:0 -
Why would you when you can have bacon, hashbrowns and an egg for about 350 calories?! :laugh:
Indeed!!!
Mmmm...I miss breakfasts like that! All I have time/energy for is cereal LOL....mayyyybe oatmeal if I'm really conscious.
I'm all about some saturated fat, I like fluidity in my plasma membranes. :bigsmile:
Yes, what she said. Fluidity and stuff.0 -
I have the chocolaty delight cereal and I just eat for breakfast here and there whenever I am craving chocolate or just want cereal for breakfast0
-
Oooh! The chocolately delight and the cinnamon ones are great! I usually eat Special K dry as a snack, though. Cereal doesn't do anything for me - I'm with Hannah - I'll take a real breakfast any day!0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.2K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 421 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions