Changing guilty pleasures into, well, somewhat less guilty ones

[Osprey]

So, it's no surprise to hear that I love frequenting coffee shops, since I am sure many of you love a good cup as well. Recently since I no longer work full time (Henna artist at Busch Gardens, so I'd walk around outside aaalll day!), and am stuck on my butt on campus, I noticed all the nice weight I lost come back in what seemed like a week

So, I started changing my "guilty pleasures" into ones that are a little more manageable. The first thing to do was to nix out most coffee since I love to load it with espresso shots and sweetened creamers. I changed to green tea lattes, and put a single shot of espresso in it. I went further to have the lattes made with soy milk, which knocks off an extra 10 calories from my mid-morning treat

You would think 10 calories isn't a big deal, but I think many of us are learning how tough balancing calories can be when we're stuck sitting around all day

Of course, I also don't have this every day.. maybe twice a week, we can't be completely void of treats, eh?

I am also down to about one beer every two weeks.. which sucked LOL!!

So what about you? How have you changed (read- watered down ) your guilty habits?

[dallasdivergirl]

Tea for coffee with some honey addded in.

I pretty much gave up sodas for iced tea with lime.

I am not giving up my weekend beers!

[ezra]

I gave up Redbull (110 calories) and switched to no-doz caffeine pills (0 calories but same caffeine).

I love Busch Gardens!

[Chocoholic]

I'm trying to give up chocolate, but I'd rather work out harder.

[BuzzGA]

I've never been a coffee drinker but since I was in high school I've been a Coke drinker. Now that I am of the age that my high school calls and asks for money I discovered I couldn't eat and drink anything I wanted and keep that same shape I had, so I gave up the regular Cokes and went to Coke Zero or Diet Dr. Pepper...all the caffeine and no calories...off course the burgers and fries are gone except for about once a month when I'm on the road

[PhD4JC]

Cna't give up chocolate, since right now it's the only thing docking with my dopamine receptors...

Originally Posted by Chocoholic

I'm trying to give up chocolate, but I'd rather work out harder.

[TxScubaBear]

Originally Posted by dallasdivergirl

I am not giving up my weekend beers!

That's my girl!!!! THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!