THE TWD BLOG

Why the scale can mislead you: focus on fat loss, preserve muscle, and track progress with DEXA, measurements, photos, and strength.

Five pounds of muscle takes far less space than ten pounds of fat—building muscle reshapes your body and boosts resting metabolism.

Which Starbucks drinks derail fat loss: see calorie, sugar, and add-on pitfalls and easy swaps to cut hundreds of calories per drink.

Enjoy full-flavored Starbucks drinks under 100 calories by swapping milk, using sugar-free syrups, and skipping high-calorie toppings.

Simple Starbucks swaps—nonfat or unsweetened milk, fewer syrup pumps, and no whipped cream—plus low-fat drink and snack picks to cut fat and calories.

Choose low-carb Starbucks orders—unsweetened coffee or tea, sugar-free syrups, and low-carb milks—to avoid blood sugar spikes and steady insulin.