Opinions on coffee?

kylamaries
kylamaries Posts: 291
in Food and Nutrition
This morning, I woke up with a HUGE craving for coffee. I have a cup of home-brewed coffee maybe three or four times a year (this does not include the occasional "coffee" milkshake indulgence drinks that I have maybe three times a year), so I splurged.

I used Maxwell's Original with 4 tablespoons of Coffeemate's caramel macchiato (I know, I need it sweet though). The sweetener makes the 8 oz. cup of joe 60 calories (carbs: 9, fat: 3, protein: 0, sodium: 45, sugar: 7). I'm amazed at how full I've been all day! I ate both breakfast and lunch, but I haven't had a snack at all today (I have the worst case of munchies on a daily basis).

Would it be okay for me to drink one 8oz. mug of coffee (with sweetener) a day?

I feel I should add that I searched the forums and found nothing but "Is coffee good or bad?" types of threads. Sorry if this has been answered elsewhere!
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  • ladynocturne
    ladynocturne Posts: 865 Member
    Coffee is full of antioxidants and also a natural appetite suppressant. The only thing that makes coffee unhealthy are the things we add to it.

    People who should stay away from coffee are the ones with caffeine sensitivity issues, or anxiety problems.
  • erikmsp72
    erikmsp72 Posts: 137 Member
    I drink a cup or two of coffee every day, with one tablespoon of sugar and one tablespoon of heavy cream. I just log it in my calories for the day. No problems thus far.

    Enjoy your cup of coffee!
  • jeslaughter
    jeslaughter Posts: 131 Member
    why not? So many people drink coffee and it does not interfere with their weight loss. I have actually just started drinking coffee more frequently, maybe twice a week compared to 2-3 times a year! Just keep eating though cause if you drop below your calorie requirements people will say you are putting yourself into starvation mode..whatever that is...:drinker:
  • bpotts44
    bpotts44 Posts: 1,066 Member
    I have come to enjoy it black. If you want to use it as an appetite suppressant then having it without sugar is critical. Try adding heavy cream, butter, or coconut oil.
  • kylamaries
    kylamaries Posts: 291
    Coffee is full of antioxidants and also a natural appetite suppressant. The only thing that makes coffee unhealthy are the things we add to it.

    People who should stay away from coffee are the ones with caffeine sensitivity issues, or anxiety problems.
    Well that's the thing; I didn't know if the sweetener was too unhealthy to have daily or not. And I have anxiety but it's drastically improved since I began exercising, and I wasn't affected at all today.
  • Getting_Lean
    Getting_Lean Posts: 28
    Hey! I have coffee daily and I have lost weight and maintained all while drinking coffee ;) YUM! I would make sure you measure out your coffee creamer and sugar/ sweetener, but it all should workout! As long as you log your calories you are good. I would also make sure to add in an extra cup of water if you are worried about dehydration at all, but really one cup won't do anything.

    Good luck!
  • BrotherBill913
    BrotherBill913 Posts: 662 Member
    Kills the taste of the whiskey!!!!
  • born2drum
    born2drum Posts: 731 Member
    I drink 24-31oz of coffee a day. However, I drink it black twice a day so that I get the full benefits of coffee. In the mornings, I usually add a tbsp of vanilla creamer for taster but adding creamers can add 100s of calories very easily
  • kylamaries
    kylamaries Posts: 291
    I have come to enjoy it black. If you want to use it as an appetite suppressant then having it without sugar is critical. Try adding heavy cream, butter, or coconut oil.
    That's my question though, the coffee/sugar combination curbed my cravings all day long. So if I'm not willing to try the creams or oils, could I still stick with the sugar if I drink it in moderation?

    PS. Kudos to enjoying it black! I don't think I could ever do that :drinker:
  • simplydelish2
    simplydelish2 Posts: 726 Member
    To me...coffee is a must...everyday!!! Count it in your calories and you are golden!
  • kylamaries
    kylamaries Posts: 291
    I opened my diary in case anyone wants to compare today with my other days.
  • gabrielpm
    gabrielpm Posts: 7
    My thought process with this as with everything else is:

    1. Look up the nutritional info (calories, carbs, etc.)
    2. Figure out if it's worth fitting it into your diet (that is, figure out what you're willing to give up for it)
    3. ..
    4. Profit!
  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
    I don't function without coffee! Seriously it's my first thought in the morning. I don't use flavored creamers though. I say only you know if the 60 calories of creamer are worth it on a daily basis or not.
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    I have come to enjoy it black. If you want to use it as an appetite suppressant then having it without sugar is critical. Try adding heavy cream, butter, or coconut oil.
    That's my question though, the coffee/sugar combination curbed my cravings all day long. So if I'm not willing to try the creams or oils, could I still stick with the sugar if I drink it in moderation?

    PS. Kudos to enjoying it black! I don't think I could ever do that :drinker:

    A moderate amount of sugar is not going to harm you.
  • themedalist
    themedalist Posts: 3,218 Member
    Yes, as the other posters have said, there are many benefits to coffee. Just account for any calories you add to it and you're good to go!

    I could never give up coffee.

    Also, thanks for searching the forums first before posting. I truly want to help others as many MFPers helped me, but it does get tiresome seeing the same questions asked over and over again. It would help if the search button were more prominent.
  • kylamaries
    kylamaries Posts: 291
    My thought process with this as with everything else is:

    1. Look up the nutritional info (calories, carbs, etc.)
    2. Figure out if it's worth fitting it into your diet (that is, figure out what you're willing to give up for it)
    3. ..
    4. Profit!
    I like it!
  • JamesonsMommy
    JamesonsMommy Posts: 771 Member
    I WOULD DIE WITHOUT MY COFFEE :(
  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member
    coffee is the elixir of life.
  • ncmedic201
    ncmedic201 Posts: 540 Member
    I drink 2 cups of 1/2 caff a day with the sugar free coffeemate
  • kylamaries
    kylamaries Posts: 291
    I don't function without coffee! Seriously it's my first thought in the morning. I don't use flavored creamers though. I say only you know if the 60 calories of creamer are worth it on a daily basis or not.
    Yesterday I ate 220 cals in snacks, Saturday was 195, Friday was 268, and so on. I know it's not JUST about calories but a 60 cal. drink that helps me avoid other (more sugary) snacks seems worth it. I just wanted some other opinions though, thank you!
  • kylamaries
    kylamaries Posts: 291
    I drink 2 cups of 1/2 caff a day with the sugar free coffeemate
    They have sugar-free coffeemate? Well that changes a lot, thank you!!

    ETA: I guess I never even thought of that!
  • Nicolee_2014
    Nicolee_2014 Posts: 1,572 Member
    I've seriously cut down my coffee due to the milk & sugar that I was adding. A few cups a day adds up to calories that I could spend on food.

    I've cut down to 1-3 coffee's. I used to have 2 sugars I now have 1. I've tried sweetners (Equal, Splenda etc) & I hate that after taste. I just can't handle it in my coffee, I can have it in other things but just not my coffee.

    If your concern is the sweetner, do a search on the forums for that & you should get a few hits.
  • jpalocy77
    jpalocy77 Posts: 114 Member
    I drink 3-5 cups everyday (yes that is alot) I love my coffee..and yes I use my creamer... I only use a tsp to a tbsp ..depending on how dark I make my coffee thta dya. I dont usually include that in my diary...but I know its there.. Its worth it to me..that is just one of those things I wouldn't give up..I gave up my candy bar a day..or donut every other day.. I think I should be able to use my coffee since its not that detrimental to my weight loss... obviously 28lbs later! :)
  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    The short answer is yes.

    The long answer is yes.

    You obviously want to drink it, you had a positive emotional and physical reaction to it, and it did not harm you in any way. That means, yes.
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    Coffee is a key part of my fatloss success - 3 cups a day - 115 lbs lost :-)

    And here is some of the magic - the key is drink good coffee - and dump all the additives

    http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/947/Ten_Benefits_of_Coffee_for_Health_Performance_Body.aspx
  • StrivingSagittarius
    StrivingSagittarius Posts: 112
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    Coffee ummmmmmm YES!!!!!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    My only suggestion would be better quality coffee. Quality is paramount when you're talking about coffee.
  • DorisInTheDena
    DorisInTheDena Posts: 151 Member
    3-5 cups a day with Splenda and Coffee-mate. I record it in my diary. It keeps me awake so that helps burn calories. lol!
  • Some_Watery_Tart
    Some_Watery_Tart Posts: 2,250 Member
    I don't see why you couldn't have the coffee with the creamer. A little sugared creamer isn't going to kill you. Just make sure it fits your macros. After a while, if you want to quit the creamer, just wean off slowly. That'll give your palate time to adjust to the taste.

    ETA: I drink 2-4 cups per day black. I put a little milk or creamer in it on the weekends as my treat. :)
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    You are totally allowed to spend your calories however you wish.

    On Saturday, I had (in addition to the rest of my "regular" food) three beers, a bowl of ice cream, and five oreos. I also rode my bike for an hour and finished the day with 30 calories left to spare.

    I woke up on Sunday morning weighing 0.4 lbs less than the day before.

    I promise, I super duper double pinky swear, you are totally allowed to spend your calorie allottment however you want.

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