Starbucks has introduced us to a new revolution of coffee. We get gourmet coffee at reasonable prices and speed and they offer us options galore if we want to keep ourselves slim. Great right? But how often do you think of taking those options when you say that you want that venti latte with extra foam? Starbucks also offers a full line of nutrition facts in a convenient card. The truth of the matter is you will lose weight by switching to water.

Any coffee beverage no matter how healthy you’ve made it, is simply extra calories. Add the whip cream, add calories. Cut from 2% to skim milk sure you’ve saved some but what are you gaining with that extra espresso? You’re gaining weight right to your thighs and you’re gaining a full 30 minute workout to get yourself back on track for the day. This however takes us right back to the idea that cheating will not disrupt your diet. If it’s been 3 weeks and you had a late night, get yourself a small latte (skip the large, you don’t need it) and chalk it up to a cheat day. If you find yourself cheating with Starbucks every day, think about drinking nothing but water the rest of the day to help improve your hydration and not adding more empty calories to your day.