If I really...really...really wanted to lose weight and save big bucks I don't need a rocket science solution or an intense diet plan of fasting....forever. The truth is, I just need to cut down my Starbucks intake.
I've worked this out before. Two yeas ago, my average Starbucks intake was 3 drinks a day. One in the morning before I go to work, one in the afternoon a little after lunch and one in the evening on my way home. Last year it was down to 2 (YEY!) Now I just don't get Starbucks on the way home.
On average, 2 Starbucks a day will cost me 300 pesos. There are roughly 22 work days in a month so that amounts to PHP 6,600 a month...conservative. Sometimes I get 3 drinks a day and in some weekends as well. Make that close-to-the-bullseye estimate of PHP 7000 only on Starbucks (still conservative).
I'm pretty much boring when it comes to drink though. I only get grande Cafe Latte or Caramel Macchiato, non fat, always hot rarely on ice. And no, I'm not a fan of Frappuccino. I hardly get it.
I can only squirm realizing the fact that I could save 7000 PHP per month on Starbucks alone and an excess of 600 calories a day. Amazing, huh.
My Must Try List!
Banana Chocolate Chip Frappuccino
A vanilla bean frappuccino
**Probably this is Bring your own banana???
Caramel Macchiato Frappuccino
A vanilla bean frappuccino
With 2 shots of espresso
Extra caramel drizzle on top, whipped cream optional
**OMG this actually exists??? YUM!
Banana Split Frappuccino
A strawberries and creme frappuccino
A whole banana blended in
Vanilla bean powder
Java chips blended in
Get it topped with whipped cream and mocha drizzle
You can even add caramel drizzle on top of all of that for an even tastier dessert.
**Okay I'm definitely sold
French Vanilla Frappuccino
A vanilla bean frappuccino
2 pumps of toffee nut syrup
2 pumps of vanilla syrup
Extra caramel drizzle blended in
Top with whipped cream
You can also order any drink with a french vanilla flavor just by ordering something with half vanilla and half toffee nut. Go wild!
**one of my favorite flavors of all times!
VIEW THIS to see the complete list with pictures!
I wonder how much is the cost per customized drink though?
It is my personal agreement to try to cut down my Starbucks intake this year to save money and excess pounds. But I think I must try some of these flavors. And if ever I do try one, that's the only Starbucks I can get for the day....or I'll really have to sacrifice my dinner. Something's got to give.
I've worked this out before. Two yeas ago, my average Starbucks intake was 3 drinks a day. One in the morning before I go to work, one in the afternoon a little after lunch and one in the evening on my way home. Last year it was down to 2 (YEY!) Now I just don't get Starbucks on the way home.
On average, 2 Starbucks a day will cost me 300 pesos. There are roughly 22 work days in a month so that amounts to PHP 6,600 a month...conservative. Sometimes I get 3 drinks a day and in some weekends as well. Make that close-to-the-bullseye estimate of PHP 7000 only on Starbucks (still conservative).
I'm pretty much boring when it comes to drink though. I only get grande Cafe Latte or Caramel Macchiato, non fat, always hot rarely on ice. And no, I'm not a fan of Frappuccino. I hardly get it.
I can only squirm realizing the fact that I could save 7000 PHP per month on Starbucks alone and an excess of 600 calories a day. Amazing, huh.
But then again, someone emailed me the 35 Secret Starbucks Drinks you Didn't know you could Order.
There goes my noble intention. I am already salivating even though these are mostly Frappuccinos, but the flavors are my favorite in the entire world!
There goes my noble intention. I am already salivating even though these are mostly Frappuccinos, but the flavors are my favorite in the entire world!
My Must Try List!
Banana Chocolate Chip Frappuccino
A vanilla bean frappuccino
With java chips (3 scoops for a venti, 2 scoops grande, and 1 for tall)
And a whole banana blended in
And a whole banana blended in
**Probably this is Bring your own banana???
Caramel Macchiato Frappuccino
A vanilla bean frappuccino
With 2 shots of espresso
Extra caramel drizzle on top, whipped cream optional
**Yikes, Hot Caramel Macchiato is my favorite regular drink. Obviously this is the more sinful version
Neopolitan Frappuccino
A strawberries and cream frappuccino
Mocha syrup (3 pumps venti, 2 grande, and 1 pump for tall)Vanilla bean powder (1.5 scoops for venti, and 1 scoop for grande and tall)Get it with chocolate drizzle and chocolate whipped cream (if available) on top**OMG this actually exists??? YUM!
Banana Split Frappuccino
A strawberries and creme frappuccino
A whole banana blended in
Vanilla bean powder
Java chips blended in
Get it topped with whipped cream and mocha drizzle
You can even add caramel drizzle on top of all of that for an even tastier dessert.
**Okay I'm definitely sold
French Vanilla Frappuccino
A vanilla bean frappuccino
2 pumps of toffee nut syrup
2 pumps of vanilla syrup
Extra caramel drizzle blended in
Top with whipped cream
You can also order any drink with a french vanilla flavor just by ordering something with half vanilla and half toffee nut. Go wild!
**one of my favorite flavors of all times!
VIEW THIS to see the complete list with pictures!
I wonder how much is the cost per customized drink though?
It is my personal agreement to try to cut down my Starbucks intake this year to save money and excess pounds. But I think I must try some of these flavors. And if ever I do try one, that's the only Starbucks I can get for the day....or I'll really have to sacrifice my dinner. Something's got to give.
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