The Special K Challenge
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As the title so subtly alludes, I’m going to give the Special K “Diet” a whirl. I honestly can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to complete this challenge, but it’s more than I can count on my hands, feet and hair follicles. The main reason I can’t last more than a day is I get very tired of eating the same thing over and over [leftovers excluded]. Another reason I want to try it is to see, first hand, if it really works. I don’t believe in fad diets (that diatribe will be on a different post), they represent everything I stand against when it comes to healthy eating, dieting and living. However, I’m also a firm believer in a challenge and obviously, this is a challenge. So today kicks off numero uno in this 2 week challenge and I’m already sick of cereal. I fear this will be a long week. Luckily, I don’t have to put my dairy-free Tuesdays and Thursday’s on hiatus because I’ve swapped all of my milk products for soy! And honestly? I’m really starting to feel a difference!
Breakfast: Special K Protein Plus with a Banana
Overall, a very filling and nutritious breakfast. I love Special K cereal, but the protein variety can taste super bland if not paired with fruit. I added a banana for texture and for the added potassium!
Snack: Special K fruit crisp and an apple with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
(Please don’t mind the monitor in the background, I’m at work!)
The fruit crisps taste like tree bark. They are awful. Thankfully, I had the apple and peanut butter to get rid of the awful, crispy grossness in my mouth.
For lunch, I plan on having a small hamburger and for dinner, a bowl of Special K. I’m thinking it’s a chocolatey delights kind of evening. Have any of ya’ll tried this? Completed it? I’d love to hear some reviews!
