I am not a fan of the word “diet” . I think it is a negative word and gives people the wrong impression. I prefer terms like “healthy lifestyle” or “making goals” or even “healthy choices”. As a person who has made goals and changes in their life I know it is not always easy. It is a long road and often you feel alone. Every day I need to make choices for my family and for my health. I know for my future I need to make healthy choices and I appreciate every ounce of support I get along the way. A part of my daily routine has been Kellogg’s and their cereals and snacks. I have mentioned before how snacking is a weakness for me. So now, snacking can be good. You just need to make the right snack choices.
#SpecialKCanada is taking a stand by helping to silence Fat Talk through positive thinking
Kellogg’s Special K is determined to help Canadians accentuate the positive and silence the negative in their lives. 97 per cent of Canadians agree that a positive attitude can help them achieve their goals and two thirds (66 per cent) of Canadian women still admit to ‘Fat Talk’ – a de-motivating and contagious negative dialogue about their own or another’s body. Whether sparked by an unflattering photo or shopping for jeans, these negative comments are a significant barrier to weight management success.
Unfortunately, the truth is that negativity has become normalized in our culture and it’s weighing women down. In 2014, it’s time to put positivity first and shift the weight management conversation to a more positive one.
GUIDING THE CONVERSATION TOWARDS POSITIVITY
To help Canadians achieve their weight management goals, Special K is encouraging women to turn the conversation around by silencing the negativity and steering the conversation to be more positive and productive. In fact, recent Special K research shows that women who think positively are more likely to report success with their weight management efforts and are eight times less likely to gain weight than women who think negatively about their weight management.
Help silence Fat Talk with #SpecialKCanada to look and feel your best in the New Year
KELLOGG’S SPECIAL K THINK POSITIVE TIPS
1. Think Before You Speak ‘Fat Talk’ is a defense mechanism for many Canadian women. In fact, when asked why they are most likely to engage in ‘Fat Talk’, 45 per cent of Canadian women answered: “It’s better for me to criticize myself before anyone else.” Be gentle on yourself! Silence negative thoughts internally before they manifest themselves externally.
2. Change the Conversation When ‘Fat Talk’ Comes Up Women who think positively about weight management were more likely to put a stop to negative conversations about their own or others bodies. You can be a positive influence on yourself and others.
3. Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Women Thirty five per cent of Canadian women between the ages of 18-34 are most likely to ‘Fat Talk’ when looking at photos of other women. Instead, let the others around you inspire you to achieve your goals.
4. Say Something You Like About Yourself Every Time You Self-Criticize Vocalizing the positive will help to shut down the negative.
Be sure to check out www.myspecialk.ca and create your own personalized weight management plans and stay on-track.
Giveaway time!
Kellogg’s Canada has generously offered one lucky Canadian reader a yummy prize pack to help you start the New Year right in a positive manner and silence the ‘Fat Talk’. The prize pack includes the following :
- Special K Protein
- Special K Granola
- Special K Chocolatey Red Berries
- Special K Salt & Vinegar Cracker Chips
- Special K Butter Popcorn Chips
- Special K Chocolatey Caramel Pastry Crisps
- Special K Peanut Butter Granola Bars
- Special K Protein Shake
Enter the form below for your chance to win. Canada only. Good luck!
I'm a very positive person it has helped me with my fight against cancer and to come out a winner.
Something positive about myself is that I always try and help others even if it is just in a little way
Something positive about myself is that I have strength and determination to carry on even when the going gets really rough.
I am very interested in eating healthy and in exercising to keep my body in good shape.
I try to remain positive as often as possible 🙂 it's amazing how others can react to it.
I'm strong-willed and determined, nobody steps on me!
I always look at things on the positive side.
I try and be helpful all the time. I am eating healthier and I am going to lose a few pounds.
that I have encountered so much pain and have made it through and Im stronger for it
i try to be caring
…I have a goofy laugh !!!
I don't put up with crap from people… This includes some ex's (that's why they are ex's)
I have lost 10 pounds, and am very proud of myself. Not done yet, but I know I'll get there.
I'm pretty resilient and am pretty strong-willed.
I am a great cook!
I am a very positive thinker, the glass is always way more than half full!
I'm very assertive, and I stick to my values.
I am entering your giveaway.
It would be great to win a KELLOGG’S SPECIAL K Prize Pack.
In response to your requirement to
leave a comment below telling you something positive about myself.
I have a great sense of humor and i always try and help others if i can.
Thank you for having this giveaway!!!!!!!!!!
I have gorgeous hair
I'm smart and also have impressive educational credentials. thanks – this was nice to have the opportunity to stop and take a minute and think about something positive/good about myself.
I have raised two wonderful daughters.
I have a great memory!
I am huge animal activist and am a loyal friend
I am humorous and can turn any situation into a good time ! I will always leave you smiling with just a lil dribble in your pants !
I love animals and I feed many neglected pets in my neighborhood and let them come in to warm up, too.
I am a great person to confide in – I never share anyone's secrets.
I quit smoking about a year ago and I am still quit:)
i am a great listener!
i'm a fantastic mother!
I'm a very kind and generous person and put others before myself.
I always try to be positive. Have always tried to instill this in my children as well.
I am positive always smiling, and I love my family
I try to b the best person i can be , all the time
I am a very patient person!
I am a good gardener
I look fabulous after loosing 70 pounds.
I'm an excellent cook.
I always focus on the good in life and on this moment. Not worrying about what ifs or should haves.
I have two wonderful kids who I love very much
I've lost over 100 pounds and quit smoking a year or two ago and have not touched cigarettes again and have maintained the weight loss 🙂
How crazy is this, I wasn't even going to enter this because you asked that question LOL .. I'm a good Mom and a good wife. I'm not fantastic nor am I perfect, but I love those I love with all I have in me..and will do anything to help anyone if I can, regardless of my feelings or theirs towards me.
I am a kind hearted person
only thing I can think about that I like about me is my eyes and one thing I know i am positive about is cooking at least I can do that right
I'm a creative person and loyal to people I care about.
I am a compassionate person.
I am very funny.
Love my big smile!
I am very generous. I do things for other people before myself and give as much as i can. i love animals and my eyes
I only see the positive in everyday things.
I am an strong, attractive woman who's positive attitude has made a difference to all around me. My opinion is often sought by the people around me. I am blessed! 😀
Something positive about myself is that I've more then tripled my life expectancy and I'm aiming for way more.
I am a good mom – I always try to remember that despite how frustrated I feel sometimes.
I am a magnet for animals and babies!
I am a great listener and very loyal.
I am a good mom,wife,sister and friend 🙂
Im a very caring person!
I recently saved an abandoned kitten from starving and freezing to death.
I love animals!
I am a true optimist, that glass is always half full in my eyes!
I have a good humor and can out-smart people 🙂
I try to give compliments to people when they do something nice, and I try to be kind and understanding when people are having a hard time.
i am a vegan and i want to save the world lol
I have an awesome family (:
I'm easy going!
im good at fixing jeeps
I love to smile
I have a great sense of humor!
I'm funny as hell!
If anyone needs help they can count on me
I love taking care of people and I love animals that's about it
I am a true optimist and try and surround myself with positive people.
I am open minded and value other peoples opinions, even if they are different from mine.
I am a huge animal lover and I try to be the very best friend I can be.
I'm feeling really pumped up right now!!! But that energy is a problem at 11:30pm since it's bedtime. lol
I have great 'won't' power. thanks
I am always able to see the good in something, even if it is a bad situation
I am nice, so I have been told.
I am fabulous cake maker and a supportive wife.
I am very outgoing and friendly and I love setting people at ease.
I'm quirky and interesting, and a very good Scrabble player!
I have a nice smile.
I am a good listener , and good sense of humor
I'm a good cook and I love to bake.
I am a person who is kind and has a fantastic smile
I am a good listener and like to help people in needs.
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I love how I try to make time for myself!
I'm easy going
I've just started the process to go back to school, after almost ten years of being out of high school. I'm excited, but nervous 🙂
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I am an awesome mom and a very honest friend.
I am a happy and kind person and a great friend to have.
I try to be positive as I have 2 young daughters that I am a role model for. I struggled with eating disorders in my youth and do not want them to go down that same path. Silencing the fat talk is something I deal with every day and I know my girls pick up on everything, so I’m constantly pushing myself to be positive every day.
Having raised three daughters and giving them a positive role model, I feel it is now time to take care of myself and regain the healthy body I once had. I believe that a positive outlook can overcome so many negatives and am using this to guide me to a good diet and exercise plan.
I am honest (painfully at times) and loyal
(Debbie W)
Positive about myself. I have 2 children. i have a wife. i am employed. I have a roof over my head. I have food in my stomach everyday.
I have a cute dimple and I am loyal to my friends.
I smile at everyone I meet.
I'm a friend for life.
I am persistent
I am smart, curious and a critical thinker
I keep my family healthy, I love animals, I love life
I am honest and try to see the good in everyone. Great question.
Besos, Sarah
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i have beautiful brown eyes
I try to remain positive!
I'm a very positive person its helping with my fight against MS.I believe your mind controls your body and i am 3 years Jan.past drug free and so far with herbs i am controling my pain
Believe I am a truly nice person. great giveaway too.
I am kind and generous, beautiful AND smart! I am pretty much totally awesome 😉
I tell funny stories!
I am very patient and am empathetic.
I am strong… not physically, but emotionally. I battle Complex PTSD stemming from childhood, plus regular PTSD from being married to an abusive alcoholic (been divorced longer than I was married to him!). I also have Fibromyalgia which is a daily battle as well. My disabilities do not define who I am…I have my limitations and some days are worse than others, but I make it through with the help of my best friend and common-law partner… I always come out stronger and smiling even when I just want to curl up and hide from the world!
I have only told you about one part of me. If asked, people would also describe me as creative, kind, loving, caring, a good cook and a smart blonde!
I think that I am a great mother to my three kids. I try my best.
i always help others in need
I like to help others and cheer them up when they are down by making or baking them something.
I am a single mum and have great determination to finish anything I set my mind to.
I am kicking butt in a new round of part time classes, which is awesome because I almost walked out the first night! Thinking, I don't have a hope in hell!
I love to share laughs.
I have a great sense of humour.
I am super thoughtful and do what I can to help those around me
I try to never be negative and always find the good in situations! I believe in smiling at all costs! 🙂
I am the proud mother of a beautiful 12 year old girl!
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