Going On Diet - Advice?

[Anonymous]

I'm thinking about going on a Special K, fruit, and vegetables Diet. I'm also going to run every morning. I'm trying to lose about 10-15 but not in a rush, I just want to get in shape. I'm also going to take complete vitamins pills so I don't get malnourished. Is that a good idea or not?

[madmisskelly]

Special K is okay, but can be high in sugar and not high enough in fiber.

Keep the veggies and fruit for sure. At lunch and dinner, make the bulk of your plate veggies followed by whole grains like brown rice or quinoa, The next should be some fruit. The smallest piece on your plate should be meat, and as a matter of fact, you can get the bulk of your protein source from plant sources as well as eggs, milk, greek yogurt, etc.

For breakfast try some eggs, whole wheat toast and a piece of fruit.

[xzinax2]

it's fine,but if I were you,i'd replace the special k with soy products (they're healthier than meat,but provide you with proteins),and other legumes. get some nuts and olive oil in your diet too,fats are necessary.

[Anonymous]

Terrible idea. Where are you getting your protein from?

Without some form of protein, you're going to destroy your body.

[martyfellow]

Good plan but make sure you get enough protein daily!