'I lost 84lbs and making 1 swap to my Starbucks order really helped'

'I lost 84lbs and making 1 swap to my Starbucks order really helped'A woman who lost 84lbs through eating in a calorie deficit has shared the changes she made to her Starbucks order to cut down on calories and reach her goal weightCommentsNewsZahna Eklund Senior Social News Reporter11:24, 20 Apr 2026View ImageThe woman slashed her Starbucks order by almost 1,000 calories (stock photo)(Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images)Losing weight is hard, but there are some swaps you can make at your favourite restaurants to make your journey easier.‌If you're looking to lose weight or have been trying to slim down for some time, you'll know that it can feel very restrictive. The best way to shift some pounds is to eat in a calorie deficit and get plenty of exercise, but trying to cut down on sugary and fatty foods isn't easy - and it can make going to your favourite cafes, restaurants, and bakeries a nightmare.‌But as one woman on social media recently pointed out, there are some simple swaps you can make that mean you can still enjoy your favourite takeaway without blowing through your entire calorie budget for the day.‌Nicole has lost 84lbs (38kg) through diet and lifestyle changes, and in a recent TikTok video, she shared what her old Starbucks order used to be before she made some important swaps that slashed the calories by almost 1,000.She began by sharing her old go-to drink order, which was the Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino. She used to get a large, which she had "full fat" - meaning she didn't swap the milk for a lower-calorie option - and with cream on top. While she claimed the drink came in at 364 calories, a Grande serving on the Starbucks website is listed as 331 calories.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌Nicole said: "I'm not even going to lie, in my mind, drinks weren't even calories."The woman then said that to eat on her lunch break, she would get the "delicious" sausage sandwic...