drink less starbucks

Now that I’m finished with school, I won’t be passing Starbucks every morning. In order for me to get a Starbucks coffee now, I’d have to drive there… and I’m not willing to do that very often. =)

Unfortunately, Diet Dr. Pepper has replaced the coffee addiction for the time being, lol. At least it’s a lot cheaper of an addiction to maintain…

I haven’t had starbucks in over 2 weeks—- woo hoo! I don’t want to take this off my list because the second I take it off, I’ll probably start drinking tons more SB coffee haha.

It feels good knowing that I’ve saved a quite a bit of money by drinking less SB. If I can continue and drink less starbucks for 2 more months, I’ll consider the goal complete! =)

I didn’t realize just how much money I spent on Starbucks until I looked over a series of previous monthly statements. $4 a day+5 days a week is just ridiculous! That’s… $80 a month I could spend on something else! I know that I won’t be able to cut out starbucks completely, but I want to bring this down to about $20-25 a month.

To do this: I will set aside $25 at the beginning of the month in cash that I can spend on starbucks and coffee/energy drinks. Once this money runs out, then no more for the month!

I’ve basically been a starbucks addict since I was 14 and its really pathetic. I frequently spend $5 a day just on coffee! I don’t have a job right now, so this is a huge drain on my funds.

I finally learned how to make a decent mocha. I got a Nespresso Essenza machine, which uses coffee capsules. I also got the Aeroccino machine, which steams the milk.

Two shots of Nespresso’s strongest espresso, 2% milk in the Aeroccino up to the line, one heaping coffee scoop of commercial Starbucks mocha powder (not the stuff they sell in tins—I’ve smelled them side by side, and the commercial stuff is better. Try eBay.), a dash of additional sugar, and whipped cream. Close enough to the store version.

I like the machines. Very ninja, and very quick. It’s not a huge production to make a latte.

I can’t do it! When I’m on the CORE Weight Watchers program, I can have a Soy Caramel Macchiato for no points. Its just too good.

:) Oh, well!

So, I’ve gone from drinking a grande to a tall every day for/with breakfast, next step for me is to only go to starbucks M/W/F.

Wish me luck!

I’ve cheated at this already. I asked for a grande sugar free ginger bread latte w/ skim milk (only a 110 calories) but they were out of the sugar-free syrup…but I got it anyway.

I just wanna give up the mochas, frappuccinos, flavored lattes, etc…I’m hopong this will help me lose weight.

I literally work within walking distance of four (maybe more) Starbucks, and there is a Starbucks in the Grocery Store and Target by my apartment.

so, i’m thinking that if i drink less starbucks, it will help me save money, which is another goal. i’m starting slow, though, because..well….lets face it. i’m addicted. :) so i’m going from a grande to a tall.

baby steps, right?