More About the Special K Diet

Special K cereal is a lightly toasted cereal manufactured by Kellogg Company. Its main ingredients are rice and wheat. The product hit grocery stores shelves in 1956 and is promoted as a low-fat cereal. Over the years, the Special K brand has grown to include flavored cereals, snack bars, bite-size snacks, waffles, protein water and protein water mixes.

1. Design Your Plan

   • The Special K website (specialk.com) allows you to design your own diet plan by answering a few short, quick questions. The site will then display a 2-week plan to follow.

   Week One & Week Two

   • The 7-day plan outlines 2 meals and 2 snacks that all incorporate Special K products. The third meal, typically dinner, is based on the dieter's choice. A dieter can switch products and make new selections based on taste, needs or wants.

   Tips

   • The plan contains helpful hints, such as encouraging participants to drink enough water, to exercise and to stay motivated. The site is full of information, group sites and where to buy Special K products. It even allows a user to sign up for email communication.

   Sharing Goals

   • A dieter can email her diet plan to a friend, and they can share their progress and goals. A printer-friendly version is also available.

   Pros

   • The Special K diet plan does not involve calorie counting, and it is simple to follow. Breakfast is an important part of any diet and helps most people eat less and get essential minerals and vitamins. Starting the day with Special K helps many get on the right track.

   Cons

   • Lack of variety may cause some people to become bored. Hunger can also be problematic for some. Weight gain after the 2-week plan may occur.

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Design Your Plan

The Special K website (specialk.com) allows you to design your own diet plan by answering a few short, quick questions. The site will then display a 2-week plan to follow.

Week One & Week Two

The 7-day plan outlines 2 meals and 2 snacks that all incorporate Special K products. The third meal, typically dinner, is based on the dieter's choice. A dieter can switch products and make new selections based on taste, needs or wants.

Tips

The plan contains helpful hints, such as encouraging participants to drink enough water, to exercise and to stay motivated. The site is full of information, group sites and where to buy Special K products. It even allows a user to sign up for email communication.

Sharing Goals

A dieter can email her diet plan to a friend, and they can share their progress and goals. A printer-friendly version is also available.

Pros

The Special K diet plan does not involve calorie counting, and it is simple to follow. Breakfast is an important part of any diet and helps most people eat less and get essential minerals and vitamins. Starting the day with Special K helps many get on the right track.

Cons

Lack of variety may cause some people to become bored. Hunger can also be problematic for some. Weight gain after the 2-week plan may occur.