Nutritionist Reveals 3 Simple Starbucks Swaps That Helped Her Burn 28 Pounds
Drinking your calories is a huge no-no, warns most health experts. In fact, some of them suggest avoiding Starbucks and Dunkin' altogether due to the fact that many of your favorite drinks have as many calories as three meals. However, Luisana Carrero, a nutrition coach and social media influencer who lost 28 pounds in 4 months, maintains that you can indulge in drinks from Starbucks while still burning fat. "My three favorite Fall Starbucks Orders," she captioned a recent Instagram post. Here are the exact orders, along with some of her other fat-burning tips.
Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew is her first drink. How to order:
- Ask for a Grande Non-Dairy Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
- Ask for 1 packet stevia
- Ask for 1 pump of caramel & 2 pumps of sugar-free vanilla
Total: 85 calories, 12g carbs.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
The good news is you don't have to sacrifice your Pumpkin Spice Latte craving. How to order:
- Ask for a Grande Cafe Misto
- Ask for almond milk
- Ask for one pump of pumpkin
- Ask for 1-2 packets of zero-cal sweetener
- Ask for extra pumpkin spice powder topping.
Total: 70 calories, 11g carbs
Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew
Her final drink is a Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew. How to order:
- Ask for a Grande Cold Brew
- Ask for one pump of pumpkin
- Ask for one pump of cinnamon dolce
- Ask for a splash of half-and-half
- Ask for one packet of zero-calorie sweetener (optional).
Total: 80 calories, 13g carbs.
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Also, Track Nutrition
In another post, she reveals habits she ditched to lose weight fast that "made ALL the difference for me, and I hope they help you too." The first is that she stopped guessing her nutrition "and started tracking all my food every single day (including the weekends) to ensure I was in a deficit so I could get in and out. My goal wasn't to stay in a deficit forever; I wanted to lose fat, reach my goal, and then transition to maintenance afterward," she says in the video.
Cut Down on Alcohol
And, just like avoiding drinking your calories via coffee drinks, she suggests cutting back on booze. "I cut back on drinking from 4-5 drinks every weekend to only on special occasions," she reveals.
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Not Focusing So Much on Calories
"I stopped focusing just on calories and started prioritizing my food quality. I transitioned from eating anything that 'fit my macros' to prioritizing lean proteins, complex carbs, and healthy fats – opting for real, high-quality foods. This kept me fuller longer and made the fat loss easier," she continued about her third habit.
And Also Focused on Moving More
She also stopped being so sedentary and started moving more. "I stopped sitting most of the time (because I have a desk job) and made walking a non-negotiable: Every single day, I hit 10,000 steps. I did this by going on walks and using my treadmill at home.
She Stopped Going to the Gym Without a Plan
Another bad habit she changed? She is winging it with her workouts. "I stopped going to the gym without a plan and started following a workout program, lifting weights at least 4x per week," she says.
She Stopped Spending Time with People Who Didn't Support Her Goals
Her last habit? She changed up her friend group. "I stopped spending time with people that didn't support my goals. I got tired of 'friends' making fun of me because I didn't want to drink or eat what they were eating," she says.
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Also, She Recommends Eating Lots of Protein
And, like many other experts, she stresses the importance of eating high-protein foods. "As a general guideline, if your goal is to lose fat, aim to consume 0.8-1.2g of protein per lb of target body weight a day," she says. She recommends spending 5 minutes in the morning planning what you'll eat. "Cook protein in bulk to quickly put meals together in less than 5 mins," she adds.
"Start your day with at least 30g of protein. This helps control hunger levels, decrease cravings, and makes it easier to reach your protein goal," she continues. "Opt mainly for lean protein sources for higher volume, fewer calories, and more protein per serving." And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.
