Skinny Rule #2: Don’t Drink Your Calories
Rule #2 of The Skinny Rules is don’t drink your calories. Beyond the caramel latte I sip each morning, the only other calories I regularly drink are skim milk with dinner and a glass of wine at bedtime. (It’s for my heart health.) During the day I drink plenty of water, occasionally mixing it up with no calorie, fresh-brewed green tea poured over ice.
That’s not to say that I don’t have a cache of these little bottles of Starbuck’s frappuccinos in the fridge in case of an afternoon caffeine emergency. At 200 calories a pop, these bad boys are just that, bad. For the same calories, or fewer, I could enjoy:
- Greek Yogurt and Blueberries
- Cottage Cheese with Fresh Fruit
- Four Deviled Egg Halves
- Carrot Sticks and Hummus
- A Pear and String Cheese
- And at least 95 other, more fulfilling options
But I’m not sure any of those snacks could give me the afternoon jolt of caffeine that is usually required when I grab a frappuccino…
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Mmmm those are addicting that’s for sure lol! Like your list! What kind of wine is healthier for you? I heard it’s red wine, but I wasn’t sure, I’d love to have the excuse to have a glass wine every night! HAHA
I thought there was something extra special about red wine and your heart health, but maybe that’s just because it’s my favorite! 🙂
HAHAHA Yes, I think you’re right. I need to start liking red wine now haha! Haven’t gotten the hang of it yet