CeraMom 10 Posted May 30, 2008 I drink two HUGE cups of coffee in the morning. I count them as 2.5 points each. I put in 2% milk & chocolate syrup. Â Reduced sugar chocolate syrup is 50 cal vs 70 cal regular. Â Its also 25% more expensive. Â Do I switch? ~Sarah~ Mom of 3! 30 Pounds To Go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gb041 10 Posted May 31, 2008 You'd barely save 1 pt. It's not worth it to me to pay more. Original SW: 149 New SW (11/8/10): 138 CW: 132 GW: 125 Â Â "You were once wild here - don't let them tame you." - Isadora Duncan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nancyny 0 Posted June 3, 2008 I have tried the fake chocolate syrup. It is not worth the difference in flavor, and it is definitely not worth the difference in price.  You can use just a bit less of the regular, if you must, to shave the calories. Nancy  Original SW 175 (1996) 2008 stats: SW 153.6 12/31/07 ~ HW 156.0 09/15/08 ~ CW 153.2 09/22/08 ~ GW 137 ~ PGW 130 My pictures! "Good food brings good health and longevity." - Chinese fortune cookie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariemorgan 10 Posted June 4, 2008 I drink two HUGE cups of coffee in the morning. I count them as 2.5 points each. I put in 2% milk & chocolate syrup. Reduced sugar chocolate syrup is 50 cal vs 70 cal regular.  Its also 25% more expensive.  Do I switch?  Hershey's Regular Chocolate is 100 calories for 2 tbsp's.  Their Sugar free Chocolate Syrup is only 15 calories for 2 tbsp's  that's a big difference in points for me and I like the Sugar free enough to use it. Jodee SW: 223 CW: 177 PW:178.5 GW:?? Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latebloomer 0 Posted June 4, 2008 I wonder if cocoa powder and Splenda wouldn't give you the same kick for a lot less points. Latebloomer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWCarol 0 Posted June 4, 2008 That's what I was going to say: unsweetened cocoa powder is Core. Is it like 15 calories for a tablespoon?...  Use a little "frother" to blend it in in seconds. (I do that with my homemade Core cocoa.)  For the sweet part, you could use Splenda or DaVinci Chocolate syrup (0-points). It's a liquid, not a thick syrup...but it would work. :bcb_smile May you be happy. May you be well. May you be free from suffering.  Check out my website! Plant-Powered.com       . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DPruyn777 10 Posted June 4, 2008 Good morning all. Hope that you have a fantastic Day. Latebloomer I definatly think that the cocoa and sweetner is worth the try. Mabey make the syrup and add to coffee. I use this for in my oatmeal and love it. Donna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teribug 10 Posted June 25, 2008 I know 20 calories at a time doesn't seem like much but think about this. Our leader said 1000 calories = 1 lb gained or lost depending if you are eating or burnign those calories  So 20 cal x 7 days = 140 calories a week 140 cal x 52 weeks = 7280 calories!  So if you made the switch you should lose 7 lbs in one year just by doing that. Seems worth it to me! Oh wait, just reread that so if its 2 servings of the syrup then thats 14 lbs! DEFINATLEY worth it to switch.  Ok off my soap box now.  Haha  Teri Proud Mom to Mckenzie born July 26/06 Now ready to shed these baby pounds! Joined WW April 15, 2008 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
modthyrth 10 Posted June 25, 2008 A pound is roughly 3500 calories, not 1000. Nikki SW: 183 (1/8/06) CW:145 WWGW: 146 (MADE IT! 9/5/07 LIFETIME 10/17/07) next minigoal: Get back into the 130s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teribug 10 Posted June 25, 2008 OK well I stand corrected,  but you get my point  Teri Proud Mom to Mckenzie born July 26/06 Now ready to shed these baby pounds! Joined WW April 15, 2008 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
modthyrth 10 Posted June 25, 2008 Absolutely, it's still a good point. After all, would you rather lose 2 pounds effortlessly over the course of a year or not? I fall on the side that wants to lose them. ;-) Nikki SW: 183 (1/8/06) CW:145 WWGW: 146 (MADE IT! 9/5/07 LIFETIME 10/17/07) next minigoal: Get back into the 130s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites