Drinking Coffee When You Are Dieting
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by: KarynLewis
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Most people fail to calculate the amount of fat and calories found in many drinks featured at a coffee shop. They may be packing on the pounds without realizing that their morning double latte is what is causing most of it. They may be paying attention to the foods they eat but many drinks you can get from a coffee shop will have plenty of calories in them.
You don't have to avoid the coffee shop altogether but you may have to start making some healthier menu selections. It can be very tempting to just order one of the many drinks offered. Yet you should be aware of what they contain and how that will affect you. Most coffee shops offer plenty of alternatives for those that want a great drink but not all the calories or fat associated with many of them.
One of the easiest ways to choose something that is low in fat and low in calories is to simply switch to regular coffee. This may be quite a change if you have been enjoying flavored drinks and cappuccino each morning for quite some time. You don't want to get regular coffee though and then load it up with flavors, creamer, and sugar. That is going to defeat what you are attempting to accomplish.
This doesn't mean you can't enjoy some delicious tasting coffee while you are dieting though. You can still order something that is a specialty roast or that is a blend of flavors you really enjoy. You may even be able to enjoy an espresso now and them which is a type of really strong coffee. Just don't order one every day or it will start to show in your waistline.
There are plenty of options for you so don't get stuck on just one. If you try one type of coffee to cut calories and it doesn't meet your standards, try another one. You may struggle initially because these drinks don't taste as sweet as what you have become accustomed to. However, it a short span of time you will get used to the change and even start to enjoy it.
How many times a day do you order a drink from a coffee shop? You may find you need to cut out a few of those stops each day. It can become quite a habit if you have a coffee shop in walking distance of your home or your office. Even if you are drinking low fat or low calorie drinks, the number of them will certainly add up rapidly.
If you think it is unrealistic to expect you to cut back on the number of cups of coffee you get each day, try another approach. Purchase a cup each time that is one size smaller than what you normally. Do at the end of the day it could add up to a full cup less. Some people don't think they get their money's worth this way but you will just have to get past that mind set.
The staff at most coffee shops will be very happy to assist you with low fat and low calorie options. They may be clearly marked on the menu or they can help you come up with something that works well for you. During a slower period of their day, tell them what your concerns are. Chances are they can offer you some really good ideas so you won't feel deprived when you come in for coffee.
About the Author
Karyn Lewis writes about the ups and downs of the coffee shop industry. Avoid the rookie mistakes many new operators make when they buy a coffee shop and read more coffee related articles at her site.
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