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• The objective of the Special K diet is to lose six pounds in two weeks. Although the Special K diet may not be ideal for long-term weight loss goals, this diet may be just what you are looking for to boost your weight loss. Here's what you need to know.

• The basic plan requires you to replace two meals each day with Special K cereal and skim milk. The third meal is a healthy non-cereal meal of your choice. You can also have two snacks (Special K products or fruits and vegetables) per day. The total diet should include about 1500 calories per day.

• Remember to talk to your doctor before starting any weight loss plan. Here are a few points to consider.

1. The plan encourages you to:
   1. Eat breakfast.
   2. Cut calories.
   3. Reduce fat.
   4. Increase calcium.
2. The diet is easy to follow.
   • You don't have to worry about preparing complicated meals.

1. Because this is a calorie-reduction diet, at the end of the two weeks, if you return to normal eating habits you may find yourself gaining the weight back.
   • Once you are finished with the diet, focus on making healthy food choices, watch your portion sizes and exercise!
2. The meals might get repetitive.
3. Special K products are low in fiber.
   • This can leave you feeling hungry because the bulk of your diet will be Special K foods.
   • Compensate by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables throughout the day, as well as a serving of whole grains during your normal meal.

• Now it's time to take a look at what you will be eating on the Special K diet.

• The Special K diet is more than just cereal. Try any of the following Special K products as replacement meals or snacks:

1. Cereals.
2. Meal bars.
3. Cereal bars.
4. Snack bars.
5. Protein water.
6. Protein water mix.
7. Waffles.

• Replace one meal with a one of the following:

1. One serving of Special K cereal and 2/3 cup of skim (fat-free) milk.
2. One serving of waffles with two tablespoons of light syrup.
3. One meal replacement bar.

• Add a serving of fruit to whichever option you choose.

• Replace one meal with a one of the following:

1. One serving of Special K cereal and 2/3 cup of skim (fat-free) milk.
2. One meal replacement bar.

• For one meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) eat normally. The Special K diet plan does not specify what you should or should not eat during this meal. However, for best results: eat a balanced meal. Your meal can include:

1. Lean protein.
2. Vegetables.
3. Whole grains.
4. Fruits.

• You can eat two snacks per day. You get to decide when you want to eat a snack. Snacks include:

1. Special K2O Protein Waters and Mixes.
2. Special K Protein Snack Bars.
3. Special K Cereal Bars.
4. Special K Bliss Bars.
5. Special K Crackers.
6. As many fruits and vegetables you want.
   • Already had you meal and snack allowance for the day, but still hungry? Reach for fruit or vegetables.

• Here are a few tips to keep you hydrated throughout the day.

1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Avoid sugary drinks.

• Go to the official Special K website and design your Special K Challenge diet plan. Simply answer a few questions about your diet preferences. You'll receive weekly menu suggestions that you can modify, print out and email.