Are the new low-cal Frappuccinos an S?

moderatemeals · Post by **moderatemeals** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:21 am

Hi -
Just wanted some advice on the new lo-cal Frappuccinos from Starbucks. I used to consider them an S but now they have a low cal coffee version that is about 80 calories (not that calories matter at all -- just using it because I wonder if this falls in the diet beverage category). I used to get the regular coffee Frappuccinos on weekends only but of course now I am tempted to get the low-cal version during the week. I don't drink the mocha or caramel flavored ones, just the coffee. Just curious what category everyone else would put this in....snack/sweet or just like a coffee/diet beverage? I am trying to do vanilla no s for 21 days which is why I am asking.

Thanks!
Lisa

wosnes · Post by **wosnes** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:03 am

Is this what you're talking about? It's an S -- almost all of the calories are from sugar.

moderatemeals · Post by **moderatemeals** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:45 am

Yes and thank you for the answer. I didn't think to check sugar content!

osoniye · Post by **osoniye** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:09 am

Yeah, low cal things are often loaded with sugar... the low cal part comes in when they take out some of the fat. Sorry!

kccc · Post by **kccc** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 1:14 pm

My personal guideline is that if it FEELS like a sweet, it is, regardless of how low-cal it is.

But that's because I have focused on "building habit," and don't want to confuse my brain. There's a part of my mind that's just like my 9-year old in terms of wanting to push the limits...."but you let me before! THAT was okay, so why isn't this? Oh, c'mon...puh-leez? Just this once." I just don't want to give it a toehold to argue with me.

When the answer is just "no, and I mean it," that's the end of it.

For example, I freeze regular yogurt for summer snacks. The yogurt is okay to me UN-frozen, but frozen it's an S. Just too "dessert-y". And yes, I know that's a ridiculous distinction, but if it keeps me on habit, I'll be a little ridiculous.

wosnes · Post by **wosnes** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:02 pm

My rule of thumb: if you have to ask, it's an S.

oolala53 · Post by **oolala53** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:28 pm

I know it's beating this to death, but the 16 oz. has about 6 teaspoons of sugar, if that helps put it in perspective.

moderatemeals · Post by **moderatemeals** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:05 am

Thanks! I agree with all these points. I figured it probably wasn't really in the true spirit of No S but I was so hoping I was wrong. Guess I'll save it for the weekend and get the REAL thing!! Thanks for all the posts. I'm on day 2 of vanilla No S and it's taking every ounce of willpower in my body not to raid my pantry right now. 19 more days to go!!

oolala53 · Post by **oolala53** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:58 am

It gets easier--most of the time.