oh why I can't give you up
griffith5150
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For some reason I can't give up McDonald's iced caramel coffee, I make sure I make room in my allotted amount of calories to get this delicious beverage when I go to work. I realized I can save over a 100 calories a day (and money) if I just give it up and make my own at work however I can't seem to give it up.
Is there anyone else has this issue?
Is there anyone else has this issue?
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Nope, because I swapped. I go to Starbuck's and get skinny things. A Starbuck's Iced Caramel Macchiato is only 190 calories, and is 16 oz, vs McDonald's which is 450 calories just for the small caramel frappe.0
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Their skinny iced caramel macchiato. Forgot to add the skinny lol0
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If you really can't deal with giving it up or going with a lower calorie'd version, I'd just make it work within your macros.0
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Not referring to the McDonald's frap they actually have a regular ol' iced coffee that's actually pretty good on calories. The frap for both Starbucks and McD's are just way way to sweet for me. I usually get a medium iced coffee at McDonald's for a 180 calories. It just I know I should stop and get coffee at work but they are soooo yummy.
I really need to stop... I know I can give it up, if I can do it with soda I know I can do it with this..0 -
Please list the exact ingredients in McDonald's iced caramel coffee. Then tell me why you want that inside your body.
Edited to add: I just looked it up:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving (22oz)
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 70
Calories 190
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 29g YES THAT IS 29G OF SUGAR IN EACH CUP!
Protein 2g
I also found the ingredients:
Premium Roast Coffee. Light Cream: Milk, cream,
sodium phosphate, sodium polyphosphate, DATEM, sodium stearoyl lactylate, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium citrate, carrageenan. IN OTHER WORDS A CHEMICAL COCKTAIL
CONTAINS: MILK. Vanilla Syrup (a sugar): Sugar, water, fructose (a sugar), natural (plant source) and artificial flavor, caramel color (with sulfites), potassium sorbate (preservative), citric acid, malic acid. Ice.
The reason these chemicals are in the “Light Cream” is because they cost less than real cream, and people instinctively think that real cream is bad for them because of the fat and calories. The truth is McDonald’s Iced Coffee is not a drink with simply coffee, milk, and sugar.0 -
Noone says you have to give it up. I'm too cheap to buy (much) prepared coffee, so i usually make my own, but every once in a while i still buy my double double, or even an iced capp (they're an awesome sugar high). Main difference in making my own - i have learned that i don't need sugar :-)0
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I really like kouign amans. I try to fit them in once a week. I know that the sugary, buttery flakey goodness is nutritionally useless.0
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I will never give up my coffee (unless told to for medical reasons) but I've at least made a healthier choice. Black and no sugar. I'm so used to it now, I don't think I could ever drink it with anything else added.
You could try just drinking half a cup (lol easier said than done right)
Or as others have said work it into your macros.0 -
For me it's Dunkin Donuts French Vanilla coffee. I ended up buying a cheap single-serve coffee maker for work, bringing in Dunkin Donuts coffee grounds and making it myself. Saves me $2.11 a day! Also, have you ever tried french-press coffee? So delicious. I have a Bodum french press that I use occasionally too.0
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I have some foods like this. I work them into my net calories and enjoy them, but not every day. Except frozen yogurt... I dropped Paradise Bakery cookies like a hot rock for Yogurtland Dutch Chocolate, and suddenly I'm getting enough calcium every day. :happy:
Griffith, would suggest you compare that coffee with other possible treats around the same calories, that stick with you longer and/or have more nutritional value. Once your coffee has an opportunity cost, it may be less attractive to you. But there's nothing wrong with just working it in sometimes, either.0 -
Yes. I've had a blended coffee drink most days since February. At first, I made it at home. Then, my daughter got a job at a coffee shop and started bringing home vanilla iced cappuccinos...made with cream...and whipped cream...and chocolate sprinkles. So, yeah. I've been dedicating a *few* calories to that. It's a hard habit to break, but I give them at least partial credit for keeping me on track.0
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I'd maybe drop it back to just a Friday morning treat, or something like that. You don't have to give it up if it fits your calories, but with a little willpower you can cut back from having one every day. Perhaps as an incentive, put aside that bit of money every morning that you don't spend on a specialty coffee and use it to fund a weightloss goal gift to yourself. Say a new pair of jeans, shoes, necklace, etc.0
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If you think it's 100 calories well spent, because you enjoy it so much, and most of the rest of what you eat is nutritious food that gives your body what it needs.... then is there really a problem? Don't give it up to satisfy some abstract idea of a "perfect diet"... a good diet gives you all the nutrients your body needs, won't give you too much of anything that's bad for you in excess, and enables you to enjoy food, and life generally. If your overall diet satisfies those criteria, then drink your coffee and enjoy it. No need to give it up.0
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i get an unsweetened iced coffee from starbucks and add a little skim milk and 2 splendas (haters will hate--but i don't use regular sugar and i need a bit of sweetness).
that puppy is only about 30 cals.0 -
Please list the exact ingredients in McDonald's iced caramel coffee. Then tell me why you want that inside your body.
Because it tastes good!?
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Have you tried their sugar free vanilla iced coffee?. I just love it!!!
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Please list the exact ingredients in McDonald's iced caramel coffee. Then tell me why you want that inside your body.
Because it tastes good!?
QFT0 -
100 calories isn't that much. Just continue to make room for it in your day and enjoy! Unless money really is the issue, then that's a different matter. Nothing wrong with having it if it fits into your goals! NOM NOM!0
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Please list the exact ingredients in McDonald's iced caramel coffee. Then tell me why you want that inside your body.
Edited to add: I just looked it up:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving (22oz)
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 70
Calories 190
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 29g YES THAT IS 29G OF SUGAR IN EACH CUP!
Protein 2g
I also found the ingredients:
Premium Roast Coffee. Light Cream: Milk, cream,
sodium phosphate, sodium polyphosphate, DATEM, sodium stearoyl lactylate, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium citrate, carrageenan. IN OTHER WORDS A CHEMICAL COCKTAIL
CONTAINS: MILK. Vanilla Syrup (a sugar): Sugar, water, fructose (a sugar), natural (plant source) and artificial flavor, caramel color (with sulfites), potassium sorbate (preservative), citric acid, malic acid. Ice.
The reason these chemicals are in the “Light Cream” is because they cost less than real cream, and people instinctively think that real cream is bad for them because of the fat and calories. The truth is McDonald’s Iced Coffee is not a drink with simply coffee, milk, and sugar.
LMAO, I'm willing to bet you consume all manners of chemical cocktails every single day0 -
Please list the exact ingredients in McDonald's iced caramel coffee. Then tell me why you want that inside your body.
Edited to add: I just looked it up:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving (22oz)
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 70
Calories 190
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 29g YES THAT IS 29G OF SUGAR IN EACH CUP!
Protein 2g
I also found the ingredients:
Premium Roast Coffee. Light Cream: Milk, cream,
sodium phosphate, sodium polyphosphate, DATEM, sodium stearoyl lactylate, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium citrate, carrageenan. IN OTHER WORDS A CHEMICAL COCKTAIL
CONTAINS: MILK. Vanilla Syrup (a sugar): Sugar, water, fructose (a sugar), natural (plant source) and artificial flavor, caramel color (with sulfites), potassium sorbate (preservative), citric acid, malic acid. Ice.
The reason these chemicals are in the “Light Cream” is because they cost less than real cream, and people instinctively think that real cream is bad for them because of the fat and calories. The truth is McDonald’s Iced Coffee is not a drink with simply coffee, milk, and sugar.
LMAO, I'm willing to bet you consume all manners of chemical cocktails every single day
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I enjoy the cream and sugar in my tea in the mornings.0
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Please list the exact ingredients in McDonald's iced caramel coffee. Then tell me why you want that inside your body.
Because it's delicious. What kind of ridiculous question is that? "Why do you want this list of chemicals in your body" is not a valid response to "I really love drinking this."
Anyway, to OP: it's 100 calories. Just drink it. Leave room.0 -
I really like kouign amans. I try to fit them in once a week. I know that the sugary, buttery flakey goodness is nutritionally useless.
I had one of those once, made fresh. It rocked my world.0 -
Addiction sucks.
Do they have Iced Coffee Anonymous?0 -
Please list the exact ingredients in McDonald's iced caramel coffee. Then tell me why you want that inside your body.
Edited to add: I just looked it up:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving (22oz)
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 70
Calories 190
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 29g YES THAT IS 29G OF SUGAR IN EACH CUP!
Protein 2g
I also found the ingredients:
Premium Roast Coffee. Light Cream: Milk, cream,
sodium phosphate, sodium polyphosphate, DATEM, sodium stearoyl lactylate, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium citrate, carrageenan. IN OTHER WORDS A CHEMICAL COCKTAIL
CONTAINS: MILK. Vanilla Syrup (a sugar): Sugar, water, fructose (a sugar), natural (plant source) and artificial flavor, caramel color (with sulfites), potassium sorbate (preservative), citric acid, malic acid. Ice.
The reason these chemicals are in the “Light Cream” is because they cost less than real cream, and people instinctively think that real cream is bad for them because of the fat and calories. The truth is McDonald’s Iced Coffee is not a drink with simply coffee, milk, and sugar.
"I don't see nothin' wrong... " (picture R KELLY saying this) "with a little iced coffaaaaaaaaaaaaay.... from McDeeeZ..." iced caramel coffee. So cheap and so delicious! 0 -
Please list the exact ingredients in McDonald's iced caramel coffee. Then tell me why you want that inside your body.
Edited to add: I just looked it up:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving (22oz)
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 70
Calories 190
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 29g YES THAT IS 29G OF SUGAR IN EACH CUP!
Protein 2g
I also found the ingredients:
Premium Roast Coffee. Light Cream: Milk, cream,
sodium phosphate, sodium polyphosphate, DATEM, sodium stearoyl lactylate, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium citrate, carrageenan. IN OTHER WORDS A CHEMICAL COCKTAIL
CONTAINS: MILK. Vanilla Syrup (a sugar): Sugar, water, fructose (a sugar), natural (plant source) and artificial flavor, caramel color (with sulfites), potassium sorbate (preservative), citric acid, malic acid. Ice.
The reason these chemicals are in the “Light Cream” is because they cost less than real cream, and people instinctively think that real cream is bad for them because of the fat and calories. The truth is McDonald’s Iced Coffee is not a drink with simply coffee, milk, and sugar.
How's the crusade and food demonizing working for you? The "CHEMICAL COCKTAIL" you listed can be summized to be primarily...salt. Oh no 29g of sugar?!?!?!
Edit, typo0 -
Please list the exact ingredients in McDonald's iced caramel coffee. Then tell me why you want that inside your body.
Edited to add: I just looked it up:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving (22oz)
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 70
Calories 190
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 29g YES THAT IS 29G OF SUGAR IN EACH CUP!
Protein 2g
I also found the ingredients:
Premium Roast Coffee. Light Cream: Milk, cream,
sodium phosphate, sodium polyphosphate, DATEM, sodium stearoyl lactylate, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium citrate, carrageenan. IN OTHER WORDS A CHEMICAL COCKTAIL
CONTAINS: MILK. Vanilla Syrup (a sugar): Sugar, water, fructose (a sugar), natural (plant source) and artificial flavor, caramel color (with sulfites), potassium sorbate (preservative), citric acid, malic acid. Ice.
The reason these chemicals are in the “Light Cream” is because they cost less than real cream, and people instinctively think that real cream is bad for them because of the fat and calories. The truth is McDonald’s Iced Coffee is not a drink with simply coffee, milk, and sugar.
LMAO, I'm willing to bet you consume all manners of chemical cocktails every single day
I always wonder how many of the people so concerned with chemicals have given up alcohol consumption as well. (I have not, myself, but then again I'm not afraid of "chemicals" in my food.)0 -
I don't think it is a matter of giving it up. If you were to completely give it up, there is a chance you would binge on it, just like any other yummy, delish, bad-for-us foods that we aren't "supposed" to have when trying to lose weight.
If you can fit it in your budget, go for it!0 -
Enjoy it and fit it in!!
For those demonizing sugar, so let me guess you use the artificial garbage - which oh yeah is a grocery list of CHEMICALS!
I would rather consume sugar than the artificial stuff anyday of the week! I admit I am a sucker for a venti vanilla iced coffee from starbucks - I make it work in my cals for the day and enjoy every sip!!!0 -
Enjoy it and fit it in!!
For those demonizing sugar, so let me guess you use the artificial garbage - which oh yeah is a grocery list of CHEMICALS!
I would rather consume sugar than the artificial stuff anyday of the week! I admit I am a sucker for a venti vanilla iced coffee from starbucks - I make it work in my cals for the day and enjoy every sip!!!
Would you eat this?
(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2S,3S,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol0
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