Giving Up Coffee?

threec

BrianAWeber wrote: »

I have always drank my coffee black. Why would anyone drink it any other way?

This^^^^

Christine_72

BrianAWeber wrote: »

I have always drank my coffee black. Why would anyone drink it any other way?

I guess some people drink it for the caffeine hit/energy rather than the taste.

Alatariel75

Christine_72 wrote: »

BrianAWeber wrote: »

I have always drank my coffee black. Why would anyone drink it any other way?

I guess some people drink it for the caffeine hit/energy rather than the taste.

Or they, y'know... like the taste of black coffee...

Christine_72

Alatariel75 wrote: »

Christine_72 wrote: »

BrianAWeber wrote: »

I have always drank my coffee black. Why would anyone drink it any other way?

I guess some people drink it for the caffeine hit/energy rather than the taste.

Or they, y'know... like the taste of black coffee...

yeah, that too

kristen8000

I recently switched to black. That doesn't mean that I'll never have cream in my coffee again, but I have learned to enjoy it black. It's freeing. And there's NO way I'm "giving it up".

cathipa

I used to be a 1/2 creamer and 1/2 coffee, but when I became serious about calorie counting and losing weight I gave it up for straight black. The only time I add creamer is when I drink Starbucks which is rare since I'm not a fan of their coffee.

lessismoreohio

I use Silk Soy Milk Lite Vanilla as my creamer. Slightly sweet, mixes well, tastes good (to me) and lower calories than milk or many other options.

headofdesign

Thanks everyone! It's just going to take some time I guess to rehabilitate my taste buds! Is there a question forum that I should have used versus the debate forum?

13bbird13

I tried mine with a spoonful of cocoa powder in it for a while... didn't really like it, but it was better than black. Now I usually have it with a sploosh of milk and a teaspoon of sugar (I don't like artificial sweeteners either) and figure the calories into my daily tally.

CSARdiver

How are you making your coffee? With a French press or machine?

I see this as a taste bud evolution. Most start out with loads of sugar/cream/flavoring and then learn to love the taste of the actual coffee.

I do either black or one shot of cream/milk - 40 kcals.

Tacklewasher

headofdesign wrote: »

Thanks everyone! It's just going to take some time I guess to rehabilitate my taste buds! Is there a question forum that I should have used versus the debate forum?

Probably ask in the general forum. Or maybe in the food & Nutrition.

Buy better coffee. Makes it much more enjoyable when drinking it black. I learned a long time ago to drink it black as there was never any cream or sugar in the office. I don't bother to log it either.

Oh. And I sometimes do add "creamer" on the weekends if I'm camping or not going to drive. But I have to count the calories then.

earlnabby

headofdesign wrote: »

Thanks everyone! It's just going to take some time I guess to rehabilitate my taste buds! Is there a question forum that I should have used versus the debate forum?

No, but general questions seeking information and/or advice usually can be found in the "Food and Nutrition" forum. No problem. How one takes their coffee can easily get into a debate

dfoarde9917

Learn to love Black coffee, it’s so good and you can drink as much as you like! If you buy decent coffee and give it a chance you will acquire a taste - coffee with cream and sugar seems like you might as well just go get a milkshake to me now just My humble opinion, other ppl here got ya covered with more moderate solutions. cheers!

cmriverside

earlnabby wrote: »

headofdesign wrote: »

Thanks everyone! It's just going to take some time I guess to rehabilitate my taste buds! Is there a question forum that I should have used versus the debate forum?

No, but general questions seeking information and/or advice usually can be found in the "Food and Nutrition" forum. No problem. How one takes their coffee can easily get into a debate

^^This. Yeah, I was the first one to post...and the title is 'Giving up Coffee' - which to me sounded like a big fat "No!" But I just commented the way I did because coffee is serious bidness, and it was in the Debate forum. It doesn't matter where you post it. Didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable! :flowerforyou:

jdlobb

This thread title gave me PTSD

luckywizard

I like to drink high quality coffee black when it is brewed rather weak. When is strong it is just too much for me. I add 2T heavy cream and make it part of a filling brekkie. Usually black though.

calbadger

I never really got into coffee. The smell is wonderful, but the taste never satisfied me (Diet Coke, on the other hand, I love). I would share it, black, with my coffee-loving wife in the morning. However, a little over a year ago, I gave up all caffeine (except when needed or it was the only thing available). It was truly one of the best decisions I have ever made. My mood is better, I'm less anxious and I sleep better. I know it sounds crazy, I would have said it was crazy, but I have found it to be wonderful.

[Oh and I still bring my wife a cup of coffee in the mornings.]

Calichusetts

Good coffee is good coffee. Drink it black like the rest of us coffee lovers. 3 cups a day.

strawberryswirl01

Giving up coffee is one of the best things I've done. I swapped it for tea. I didnt realise actually how bad coffee made me feel until I stopped. Now if I have coffee I feel physically ill.

amakenm

Should be titled "Giving up cream & sugar". Coffee with MCTs, but I like coffee by itself, or wouldn't drink it.