Is Starbucks Bad And Evil?

[lsereno 2,525]

I have a tall soy latte. Seeing the calorie count front and center keeps me away from the baked goods. Lemon cake with icing for 500 calories? No thanks.

Lynda

[Bombs 353]

Skim milk sugar free vanilla steamer. Protein and tastes like a treat! No need for the Rice Krispie treats I always bought

[Sleeved in Seattle 280]

Nonfat grande earl grey tea latte with sugar free vanilla Syrup. 70 calories. I have one every weekday morning since I started the new job in October.

It's my indulgence, definitely.

[VSGNeophyte 2]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on my Starbucks dilemna. Lots of excellent options here for those occasional visits. it helps me to plan ahead. I know it won't take long before I'm asked to join someone at Starbucks. It feels good to know there are options.

Like many of you, I had to quit caffeine prior to surgery. That was less than fun, but I'm amazed how much better I feel. I'd like to stay off. I'm thinking a Decaf tea with skim milk and Splenda might just do the trick.

[scv916 1]

Hi, I am about 6 weeks out from surgery, and I must say that while I have been very very good with my food intake, I have had Starbucks or coffee shop drinks a few times a week for the last several weeks. I do have skinny lattes, but I often order a grande, and it takes me well over an hour to finish it. I feel like that is some milk Protein intake, and it goes down so easily, with no side effects, that I don't intend to give it up. I often have that as lunch. Maybe this is bad, but it is my only caffeine intake for the day, and I am not giving it up!! I have resisted the pumpkin spice or gingerbread lattes, because the 300+ calorie count is just too much to think about (oh how I used to down those before surgery !!).

I am down almost 30 lbs... so happy with my sleeve!