Special K Challenge

Barbara

Monday, Jan 16, 2012 will mark my daughter & my 2 weeks on this diet. So far, I have lost 5 lbs., more than my daughter because I weigh more. We have a protein shake for breakfast, a crisp & fruit for morning snack, cereal & milk & a fruit for lunch, crackers for afternoon snack, and one of the dinner recipes in the evening & dessert if suggested with the dinner recipe. We also exercise, Mon, Wed, Fri on a Bowflex treadclimber; Tues, Thurs & Sat using a pilates video. Rarely get hungry. Sometimes add a lot more veggies to evening meal. A favorite is smothered cabbage with carmelized onions (no sugar added). Plan to continue beyond the 2 weeks.

Mary

I've been on this plan since the 11th of January. I'm enjoying it. I'm following the plan and drinking lots of water and doing as much exercise (walking dogs & cleaning house) as much as possible. I've lost three pounds in three days! Yahoo!!

CJM

I've been on this for 1 week (yeah I know, not a long time) and GAINED 2 POUNDS!!!! I followed it exactly as planned, now what? Oh by the way, I exercise too.

Christie

I did this last year around this time, and I got down to my goal weight, just before I found out I was expecting #3. I'm looking to get back there again. I love all the bars and shakes, and the snack bars are great too, very filling. I also drank a lot of water, and tried to get some good excerise, but chasing babies all day long really helps with that... I think if you are looking for something to help get to started this is the way to go, I really saw results, and it helped give me the boost I needed. Also, you need to exercise at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes, and plan healthy dinner meals. It's common sense for most, but others need more guidence!!! Hope everyone is doing great and best of luck!!!

Nikki

Today is my second day of the Special K diet and i like it so far except that i am hungry. I'm used to eating whatever i want but since i had surgery on my foot i havent been able to do much physical activity but im healing now so with a cardio program and this short diet i am very optimistic. I am 19 and 5'3" and 128. i used to weigh 110. I would like to get down to that but i know your only supposed to lose a few lbs with this diet so i think it will be a great jumpstart. Thanks to everyone who is so motivating!

jennifer

i actually just started it today i am very excited i hope it works! but what else could i do besides the speacial k and work out i know eat healthy and good meal plans?!

CM

Well I tried this for the two weeks and lost 2 pounds of the 6 I want to loose. I was down 4 pounds at one point, but it didn't last more than a day. I swung around a lot on this diet. I did NOT loose any inches anywhere. I followed everything to the letter save for a single day that I went over 1500 calories. Most days I didn't hit 1100. All that sacrifice for little reward. Working out and even just walking each day is pretty much manditory for any weight loss, just eating less can help if you have a lot to loose, but if you are like me and only want to loose a pant size and a few pounds, it just won't do.

Ally

Im wondering if the challenge really works.im only 11 and i am '5.3.i already weigh 160 pounds and i have no idea what to do.im thinking of taking the challenge and spent an hour reading the comments.dont judge me just cause im only 11.plz. any suggestions?

joy

Would the Special K Challenge be a safe for a 13 yr old?? i am only 13 yrs old ... i am about 5'3 and weigh 130 pounds i really am trying to lose weight and was wondering if it wold be safe to start this diet... i exercise regularly . i would like to start it but am still debating on weather it would be healthy for me only being 13 !! please respond fast i was thinking about going today to buy the stuff thanks :)

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Linda

I have been trying to watch the special with Dr Gupta abotu Reversing heart disease and on his website he mentions the number one food is Special K. I am excited to try it and will post once I lose some lbs. I have 4 stents in my heart. Will do anything to reverse this gene I inherited from my Dad!

Billy gun.

This diet works,but you dont have to buy the special k cereal,you can do it with regular corn flakes or any generic brand,breakfast a bowl of cereal with banana,lunch wherever you want,and for dinner another bowl of cereal,and drink water,and u will lose weight.

Diana

A few years ago I tried this diet and was successful. I am 4'10 and was 108 pounds and dropped my weight down to 103 in two weeks! I'm trying this diet again because it is summer and I think this is a great way to kick start my goal of staying in shape!
Stick to it and have self control! You must remember that cheating on a diet will do your body no good if you want to cheat yourself! I'm currently 110 and hope to lose 10 pounds in the next few months and tone up!!

Jasmine

I am 15 years old, about 5'11 or so, and weigh about 207 pds... My parents are doing a great plan from a nutritionist and have lost a great amount of weight, but the food has a bit of an aquired taste, and it's really hard for me to eat it all day. I've loved Special K cereal since I was little, so when I went to Walmart today I planned on just getting a box. I saw on the front that you could lose an inch off your waist in 2 weeks, and me, being very unhappy with my weight and figure, wanted to take up on the challenge. I got two boxes of cereal, a box of cereal bars, and some granola (all Special K brand). The only part I dont have is the skim milk. So I plan on starting it tomorrow. Does anyone know any healthy choices I could use for dinner? The meal plan my parents are using recommends as much protein as possible (chicken, eggs, turkey, no red meat). Would that be good for me to have for dinner, or would it make a difference? Any suggestions?

Laney

I've spent the past hour reading all of the reveiws from everyone and seems like there are only a few that truly understand this entire concept. To the RN who made the statement about the guy dying..lol...kudos to you!
I've put on about 10 pounds after several years of being my ideal weight thanks to Weight Watchers. In fact, I"m a Lifetime member but I do think the Special K program will jumpstart me again and get me, and keep me motivated to watch my food intake.
I believe if you have a goal, like the girl going to her prom, that helps. Goals are so important! My husband is taking me on a cruise in August to renew our wedding vows so that is my goal! I'm excited to be starting this program tomorrow. tonight I'm heading to the grocery store.....thanks for all the input everyone! will keep you all posted! Happy Memorial Day!

nusrat shama

after my higher secondery exm i had lots of holidays..tht time i became a lot fat.around 150 pounds.tht time i tried a special diet and yoga.i lost 25 pounds in one month..now i m turning fat again.but no time for excercise.because now i m an architecture student.so i m starting k diet.along with slimming green tea and some other slimming drink like lemon juice with honey...i hope it works...lets see...wish me luck

Shara

I am 15 years old, 5'7-5'8 and weigh about 150.
When I moved in with my friend i weighed 134 and was wearing size 6-7 jeans. I am now size 8-9. None of jeans fit. There all sitting in dresser waiting to be worn again! I am starting the challenge on Monday. I will update in 2 weeks if it has worked for me. If it does i will continue it untill I reach my goal of 130-135! Wish Me Luck Ya'll! I Might Need It!

Tonia

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Sara, You dont need to lose any weight if your only 130 and 5'8"! Infact your right on target with your BMI, Im a CMA and I wouldnt advise you to go below 126. your BMI should be between 126 - 154 lbs.. You shouldn't even be dieting at 15, your running risk of becoming anorexic at this point if you lose 10 to 12 pounds !!

Katie

I took this challenge expecting to lose 6 pounds in 2 weeks at the most, and I lost 7. I ate Special K cereal every single morning, replaced lunch with either a protein shake or meal bar, had 2 special k snacks, and had fruits and veggies. I took long walks almost every single day, and this worked great for me.

Sophie

really easy and great diet!!
I tried it during 2 weeks and loose 5 pounds!!
I will try once more!
Thanks Special K!! <3

Hannah

I just started the Special K Challenge on Saturday and so far I like it. The last two days were a little rough because I used to eat all day everyday out of sheer boredom. I think that this diet is a good way to jumpstart your weight loss in anyones diet plan. When this challenge is over, I plan on sticking to a low calorie diet. I've been eating the meals that they say to eat for lunch and dinner and it sucks that I don't keep a lot of that stuff on hand so I'm constantly out buying it, but the meals are delicious. I highly reccommend the Jamaican Chicken with Mashed Sweet Potatoes.. It's super yummy! So is the avacado veggie sandwich! Yum!!!