Student brought me an iced mocha...

You could accept it while the student is there, then "accidentally" spill it into the garbage when they're gone

Keep it in fridge at work and offer to coworker? It was a sweet gesture from your student.

I have this sometimes when my clients bring me coffee, lattes etc. Just accept it, then be too busy to drink it. OR if it's just too good to pass up, drink half. Then LOG it! It's not going to hinder you! Just chip away at some calories somewhere else in your day , or eat a few less tomorrow, or spend little more time exercising. Also you can work into conversations how your cutting back on sugar , etc. doesn't have to be about weight loss, just healthier lifestyle. You'd be surprised how people listen, and start bringing black coffee, skinny lattes, etc.

Good luck and keep up the good work!

FFS don't spill it into the garbage. I get so disturbed at those who suggested wasting food this way on here, even as a joke. Anyway, I'd just try to find out how many calories it is---it may not be SO bad---& then just drink it, & walk it off later. I mean, a mocha iced latte is what, at most 200 calories? A good walk burns that off.

Many people, overweight and thin, are watching their sugar intake these days. I don't think there's any shame in thanking the student and declining. I mean, you do want people to stop offering you food you can't eat, right?

Just looked at your profile and see that the student was a probably a kid. it was a nice gesture, but one is never too young to understand that people have different needs. A thank you and an explanation should be enough.

*blink*

You know, OP, I think graciousness is a quality in short supply these days. It's a rare thing when anyone, young or not-so-much, takes the time to show appreciation and gratitude to their teachers, and when it happens, it should be met in kind. Accept the kindness with grace and class, and enjoy some of it. Or none of it. Whatever, deal with it on your own without explaining it to your student for heaven's sake. No one needs to have their generosity rejected, possibly to think twice before doing something nice in the future. There's already too little of it in the world.

extra 1/2 hour workout today and enjoy your mocha!

THIS! I used to get all sorts of treats from students. Cookies are easy since they are not there to watch you eat them all the time. But iced coffees and coffees are hard. Maybe at a break (recess or at passing period - depending on what grade you teach) you could toss it or if it is in an opaque cup, rinse the cup out and fill it with H2O. The student won't know you aren't drinking coffee. Or they won't know you didn't drink it at work. Thank the student again later in the day! Tell them it was a real treat for you since you have not had one in a while!
And it is a good sign that your student cares so much to get you a drink...shows you are a good teacher!

If you say nothing and pretend you are pleased -- then throw it away -- chances are good youw ill get another one next week. How many times do you want to fake it and let your student continue to pay the bill? I say, you either accept it and potentially drink some or all of it but say to your student, "This is so kind of you, but .... **insert appropriate refusal for future drinks here** or you just refuse it all together. Either way, if you don't want this student to bring you coffee in the future, you need to tell him/her. It was really sweet, though.

I, personally, would have to decline and say, "Thank you, but I can't have any sugar. You couldn't have known that, and this is so sweet! Maybe Mrs. XXX would like it. Let's go ask." Pawn it off on someone else! LOL

Many people, overweight and thin, are watching their sugar intake these days. I don't think there's any shame in thanking the student and declining. I mean, you do want people to stop offering you food you can't eat, right?

Just looked at your profile and see that the student was a probably a kid. it was a nice gesture, but one is never too young to understand that people have different needs. A thank you and an explanation should be enough.

*blink*

You know, OP, I think graciousness is a quality in short supply these days. It's a rare thing when anyone, young or not-so-much, takes the time to show appreciation and gratitude to their teachers, and when it happens, it should be met in kind. Accept the kindness with grace and class, and enjoy some of it. Or none of it. Whatever, deal with it on your own without explaining it to your student for heaven's sake. No one needs to have their generosity rejected, possibly to think twice before doing something nice in the future. There's already too little of it in the world.

This. I hope my kids grow up to do something as thoughtful.

Many people, overweight and thin, are watching their sugar intake these days. I don't think there's any shame in thanking the student and declining. I mean, you do want people to stop offering you food you can't eat, right?

Just looked at your profile and see that the student was a probably a kid. it was a nice gesture, but one is never too young to understand that people have different needs. A thank you and an explanation should be enough.

Thank you for the well meant gesture but I need to listen to people who don't restrict foods and beverages I love with limited scientific evidence to support them.

Accept it with grace, drink part of it, and dump the rest...win/win cause they're delicious!

FFS don't spill it into the garbage. I get so disturbed at those who suggested wasting food this way on here, even as a joke. Anyway, I'd just try to find out how many calories it is---it may not be SO bad---& then just drink it, & walk it off later. I mean, a mocha iced latte is what, at most 200 calories? A good walk burns that off.

Well I know the ice Capps that are a favourite from Tim hortons (Canada) are like 400, that being said I would still probably just drink it and cut out calories else where lol... Yum

Keep it in fridge at work and offer to coworker? It was a sweet gesture from your student.

...it's just an iced mocha. Drink it and be grateful for the gift. Decline in the future if they start shoving candy regularly down your throat. Why would you waste a gift or throw it away?

that"s what i do!

i agree with the others who said that kindness is rare these days, so you dont want to do anything to make them feel embarrassed or like it wasnt worth the effort. I doubt a kid will bring you coffee every day or week, so I don't think you need to explain anything or tell them you dont want treats in the future. Just enjoy part or all of it. Treats don't make or break your diet unless you indulge too often without working it back off. If another teacher brings in cookies or bars or whatever, I doubt they will be offended or even notice if you dont have any, or only have half. But a kid might.