Thank you so much! And yes what you do once in a while doesn’t impact you! If enjoying that latte is what you do once in a while, that’s all cool. It boils down to what you do most of the time that matters
Absolutely I just added that little factoid because I’m really nonjudgmental of the people that sit in those lines. I understand the desire to have that instant gratification. Especially in capitalist society that’s so disconnected and gaslighted away from true gratification and fulfillment of the soul.
100% there’s a duality that exists within this! For me if I’m willing to wait 30mins in line then I’m inching towards the devil card, but if I choose to drive away then I see I’m in control. (I hope that makes sense)
I don’t go to Starbucks much anymore, rarely. I get the most sugar free/low sugar latte I can make. My compromise is a grande iced soy latte with 2 pumps of sugar free vanilla flavor and cinnamon on top. Still have the illusion of sweet and most of the sugar comes from the soy milk (points for the bonus protein). The fake sweetners they normally put in a grande is 3 shots, and that is so gross with the overkill of the fake sweetness, I would compare it to a diet soda.
I did the sweet Starbucks and full strength sodas up to about 30. Then I was borderline prediabetic. I am not an overweight girl, very petite actually. I have messed up my glucose processing pretty much permanently. I am permanently high normal now with my a1c, even after 15 years of reducing direct sugar. I still eat carbs, but I also do intermittent morning fasting every day, eat lighter meals, and still indulge sometimes without worrying about it. I think I have found a good balance. Artificial sweeteners are awful, but a necessary part of this. One thing that changed for me was that my palette changed to more savory foods. I just don’t want alcohol or sweets at all.
Yeah! I know we talked about this as I remember you were saying. You can still be not overweight and at risk for type 2. I just refuse to drink my calories nowadays as I just see it as a waste unless it’s a protein shake for a snack. I had to take in a lot of that after my dental surgery.
The lines in the drive through should be enough to show people the sickness of those places (I do enjoy an americano latte from time to time)
This was beautifully done. I love this real example to highlight the seven of cups and the devil card. Magical ✨
Thank you so much! And yes what you do once in a while doesn’t impact you! If enjoying that latte is what you do once in a while, that’s all cool. It boils down to what you do most of the time that matters
Absolutely I just added that little factoid because I’m really nonjudgmental of the people that sit in those lines. I understand the desire to have that instant gratification. Especially in capitalist society that’s so disconnected and gaslighted away from true gratification and fulfillment of the soul.
I understand as I fell for it so much in the past and am empathetic but also feel it’s best to point it out
100% there’s a duality that exists within this! For me if I’m willing to wait 30mins in line then I’m inching towards the devil card, but if I choose to drive away then I see I’m in control. (I hope that makes sense)
I don’t go to Starbucks much anymore, rarely. I get the most sugar free/low sugar latte I can make. My compromise is a grande iced soy latte with 2 pumps of sugar free vanilla flavor and cinnamon on top. Still have the illusion of sweet and most of the sugar comes from the soy milk (points for the bonus protein). The fake sweetners they normally put in a grande is 3 shots, and that is so gross with the overkill of the fake sweetness, I would compare it to a diet soda.
I did the sweet Starbucks and full strength sodas up to about 30. Then I was borderline prediabetic. I am not an overweight girl, very petite actually. I have messed up my glucose processing pretty much permanently. I am permanently high normal now with my a1c, even after 15 years of reducing direct sugar. I still eat carbs, but I also do intermittent morning fasting every day, eat lighter meals, and still indulge sometimes without worrying about it. I think I have found a good balance. Artificial sweeteners are awful, but a necessary part of this. One thing that changed for me was that my palette changed to more savory foods. I just don’t want alcohol or sweets at all.
Yeah! I know we talked about this as I remember you were saying. You can still be not overweight and at risk for type 2. I just refuse to drink my calories nowadays as I just see it as a waste unless it’s a protein shake for a snack. I had to take in a lot of that after my dental surgery.
You are doing great. Keep it up!
Thank you!