Is the creamer worth it?
NashvilleRealtor
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So, I've read that dairy is bad for you if your goal is to lose weight so I stopped consuming dairy products. Although it wasn't an easy thing to do because, I mean.. delicious melty cheese! But I I think my body finally started getting used to the lack of dairy and I don't even crave it.
There is one thing however, that I'm still not 100% on. I would prefer to drink my coffee with creamer. I know that adding creamer to it would break my Dairy streak but I'm wondering... Is it really going to affect me losing weight by adding a teaspoon to a tablespoon of creamer every morning? Or is a dairy free diet more beneficial and the creamer will throw things out of balance?
I know that the amount of creamer that I add to my coffee is only five calories.
There is one thing however, that I'm still not 100% on. I would prefer to drink my coffee with creamer. I know that adding creamer to it would break my Dairy streak but I'm wondering... Is it really going to affect me losing weight by adding a teaspoon to a tablespoon of creamer every morning? Or is a dairy free diet more beneficial and the creamer will throw things out of balance?
I know that the amount of creamer that I add to my coffee is only five calories.
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Dairy has different effects on people but blocking weight loss is not one of them. If it's fitting into your calories then there is no reason to not have it barring medical issues.
I have never concerned myself with it and had no issues losing or maintaining.20 -
NashvilleRealtor wrote: »So, I've read that dairy is bad for you if your goal is to lose weight so I stopped consuming dairy products. Although it wasn't an easy thing to do because, I mean.. delicious melty cheese! But I I think my body finally started getting used to the lack of dairy and I don't even crave it.
There is one thing however, that I'm still not 100% on. I would prefer to drink my coffee with creamer. I know that adding creamer to it would break my Dairy streak but I'm wondering... Is it really going to affect me losing weight by adding a teaspoon to a tablespoon of creamer every morning? Or is a dairy free diet more beneficial and the creamer will throw things out of balance?
I know that the amount of creamer that I add to my coffee is only five calories.
What's wrong with dairy? Unless, of course, you're lactose intolerant. What will a tablespoon of creamer 'throw out of whack?'17 -
Where did you read that dairy was bad for you? Calories are what stop you losing weight not dairy.
I have eaten plenty of delicious cheese, cream, butter, whole milk, etc whilst I have lost my weight. The only time my weight loss is hindered is when I eat too much food.14 -
Dairy doesn't matter to weight loss, you can eat dairy if it fits in your calorie goal. I've always eaten dairy and have lost weight just fine.8
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No food makes your weight loss efforts more or less successful unless you eat too much of it. It's all about calories. I lost over 100 lbs using dairy almost daily and it didn't hinder me in any way. If you really enjoy the creamer then use it but make sure you log the calories accurately. I'm pretty sure it's more than 5 calories.11
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I can't imagine why dairy would affect weight loss, outside of how many calories it contributes. I ate yogurt, cheese, ice cream, and milk while losing weight and now maintaining. You can't believe everything you read, depending on where you read it!13
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NashvilleRealtor wrote: »So, I've read that dairy is bad for you if your goal is to lose weight so I stopped consuming dairy products. Although it wasn't an easy thing to do because, I mean.. delicious melty cheese! But I I think my body finally started getting used to the lack of dairy and I don't even crave it.
There is one thing however, that I'm still not 100% on. I would prefer to drink my coffee with creamer. I know that adding creamer to it would break my Dairy streak but I'm wondering... Is it really going to affect me losing weight by adding a teaspoon to a tablespoon of creamer every morning? Or is a dairy free diet more beneficial and the creamer will throw things out of balance?
I know that the amount of creamer that I add to my coffee is only five calories.
Dairy can be a part of healthy weight loss. It does not block anything and does not hinder anything. Enjoy your creamer and consider bringing things like cheese and yogurt into your meal planning.9 -
tinkerbellang83 wrote: »Where did you read that dairy was bad for you? Calories are what stop you losing weight not dairy.
I have eaten plenty of delicious cheese, cream, butter, whole milk, etc whilst I have lost my weight. The only time my weight loss is hindered is when I eat too much food.
My personal trainer asked me to stop eating all dairy. He said that I would see results faster if I stopped consuming dairy so I Googled it21 -
NashvilleRealtor wrote: »So, I've read that dairy is bad for you if your goal is to lose weight so I stopped consuming dairy products. Although it wasn't an easy thing to do because, I mean.. delicious melty cheese! But I I think my body finally started getting used to the lack of dairy and I don't even crave it.
There is one thing however, that I'm still not 100% on. I would prefer to drink my coffee with creamer. I know that adding creamer to it would break my Dairy streak but I'm wondering... Is it really going to affect me losing weight by adding a teaspoon to a tablespoon of creamer every morning? Or is a dairy free diet more beneficial and the creamer will throw things out of balance?
I know that the amount of creamer that I add to my coffee is only five calories.
Ummm, not sure where the idea that dairy is "bad for you" for weight loss. I must have lost my 50 by magic.
Regular staples of my eating (when cutting, gaining, or in maintenance):
Greek yogurt
Milk
Cottage cheese
Other cheese
Butter
In fact, the more I get strict, the more I depend on dairy (along with meat/poultry/fish) for helping meet my protein needs.
Exclusions of whole food groups rarely works.
ETA: to your initial question - nothing wrong with creamer, just make sure you account for it.
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NashvilleRealtor wrote: »tinkerbellang83 wrote: »Where did you read that dairy was bad for you? Calories are what stop you losing weight not dairy.
I have eaten plenty of delicious cheese, cream, butter, whole milk, etc whilst I have lost my weight. The only time my weight loss is hindered is when I eat too much food.
My personal trainer asked me to stop eating all dairy. He said that I would see results faster if I stopped consuming dairy so I Googled it
Personal trainers do not have nutrition education. Ignore him/her when they give eating advice and stick to the workout designed for you.
ETA: Googling is only helpful if you are discerning about the information you read. Check the source. Blogs and sites that sell supplements are the worst at spreading false information.19 -
NashvilleRealtor wrote: »tinkerbellang83 wrote: »Where did you read that dairy was bad for you? Calories are what stop you losing weight not dairy.
I have eaten plenty of delicious cheese, cream, butter, whole milk, etc whilst I have lost my weight. The only time my weight loss is hindered is when I eat too much food.
My personal trainer asked me to stop eating all dairy. He said that I would see results faster if I stopped consuming dairy so I Googled it
He's wrong and shouldn't be advising about nutrition unless he's a registered dietitian too.
I would ask him to explain why.20 -
NashvilleRealtor wrote: »tinkerbellang83 wrote: »Where did you read that dairy was bad for you? Calories are what stop you losing weight not dairy.
I have eaten plenty of delicious cheese, cream, butter, whole milk, etc whilst I have lost my weight. The only time my weight loss is hindered is when I eat too much food.
My personal trainer asked me to stop eating all dairy. He said that I would see results faster if I stopped consuming dairy so I Googled it
Question your personal trainer and ask them for sources. Dairy, along with all other foods, has calories.
The ~40 calories I add to my coffee doesn't matter much in the grand scheme of my daily intake.6 -
NashvilleRealtor wrote: »tinkerbellang83 wrote: »Where did you read that dairy was bad for you? Calories are what stop you losing weight not dairy.
I have eaten plenty of delicious cheese, cream, butter, whole milk, etc whilst I have lost my weight. The only time my weight loss is hindered is when I eat too much food.
My personal trainer asked me to stop eating all dairy. He said that I would see results faster if I stopped consuming dairy so I Googled it
Faster results? Faster how? "Faster" is not necessarily better.7 -
NashvilleRealtor wrote: »tinkerbellang83 wrote: »Where did you read that dairy was bad for you? Calories are what stop you losing weight not dairy.
I have eaten plenty of delicious cheese, cream, butter, whole milk, etc whilst I have lost my weight. The only time my weight loss is hindered is when I eat too much food.
My personal trainer asked me to stop eating all dairy. He said that I would see results faster if I stopped consuming dairy so I Googled it
Stop taking nutritional advice from people who are unqualified and don't realize it.15 -
Get a new personal trainer. Seriously. If he is so off on this bit of advice, what other nonsense is he spewing? The problem for you is that you don't know what you don't know, and look to someone like him for information and guidance.15
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Enjoy dairy. I stopped using nondairy creamers for a different reason beyond health.....most of them I can get here are made by a reprehensible corporation who will get not one cent of my money if I can help it. YMMV.2
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NashvilleRealtor wrote: »So, I've read that dairy is bad for you if your goal is to lose weight so I stopped consuming dairy products. Although it wasn't an easy thing to do because, I mean.. delicious melty cheese! But I I think my body finally started getting used to the lack of dairy and I don't even crave it.
There is one thing however, that I'm still not 100% on. I would prefer to drink my coffee with creamer. I know that adding creamer to it would break my Dairy streak but I'm wondering... Is it really going to affect me losing weight by adding a teaspoon to a tablespoon of creamer every morning? Or is a dairy free diet more beneficial and the creamer will throw things out of balance?
I know that the amount of creamer that I add to my coffee is only five calories.
Dairy or no dairy has nothing to do with losing weight or not losing weight. Weight management is about overall calorie intake vs expenditure not dairy or any other particular food.
When I was losing weight I had a calorie target for 1 Lb per week...as an average over time, that's about what I lost...and I consumed dairy all along the way. Creamer, milk, cheese, etc have calories just like anything else...I cut back on cheese because I was a fiend and it was an easy way to cut back on calories...but there was noting magical about cutting back on cheese in and of itself...it was just a cut to calories.6 -
First, most commercially bottled creamers are dairy free, or at least the ones I've ever used (Coffeemate, Lucerne, etc). Second, I find that for me personally it is 200% worth the extra calories/sugar/whatever. I don't enjoy my coffee the same without it.7
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snickerscharlie wrote: »Get a new personal trainer. Seriously. If he is so off on this bit of advice, what other nonsense is he spewing? The problem for you is that you don't know what you don't know, and look to someone like him for information and guidance.
This... they have no idea what they are talking about nutritionally. Also you can Google anything and find supporting sites for it. Think flat earthers. 🤔12 -
DaisyHamilton wrote: »First, most commercially bottled creamers are dairy free, or at least the ones I've ever used (Coffeemate, Lucerne, etc). Second, I find that for me personally it is 200% worth the extra calories/sugar/whatever. I don't enjoy my coffee the same without it.
I switched from creamers to half and half. 30 calories of deliciousness and I can still taste the coffee.2 -
NashvilleRealtor wrote: »tinkerbellang83 wrote: »Where did you read that dairy was bad for you? Calories are what stop you losing weight not dairy.
I have eaten plenty of delicious cheese, cream, butter, whole milk, etc whilst I have lost my weight. The only time my weight loss is hindered is when I eat too much food.
My personal trainer asked me to stop eating all dairy. He said that I would see results faster if I stopped consuming dairy so I Googled it
Does your trainer also hold an academic degree in nutrition, and is a registered dietitian?
If he's not, and he doesn't, pay him no mind. It's purely broscience, with no actual basis for anything.
Dairy is fine unless you are lactose intolerant.7 -
DaisyHamilton wrote: »First, most commercially bottled creamers are dairy free, or at least the ones I've ever used (Coffeemate, Lucerne, etc). Second, I find that for me personally it is 200% worth the extra calories/sugar/whatever. I don't enjoy my coffee the same without it.
I switched from creamers to half and half. 30 calories of deliciousness and I can still taste the coffee.
Absolutely! I set aside 80 - 100 calories a day (even when I was losing weight) for half-and-half because coffee is an indulgence for me that I get to have every day
eta: I don't actually like coffee, but I love coffee-flavored half-and-half
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I bet he believes “starvation mode” is a thing too. What frustrates me about this is they’re the reason so many people have an unhealthy relationship with food. When will the broscience die already?11
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The first time I ever lost weight I had read that dairy was GOOD for weight loss, so added in a glass of milk to my breakfast. I lost weight super easily. (It had zero to do with the milk, I am sure, but it certainly didn't hurt.)
This time I knew calories were what mattered and I don't really like milk, so I ate the dairy I normally eat (some cottage cheese and greek yogurt, occasional ice cream, cheese in some stuff or occasional interesting, good quality cheeses on their own), and it did not impede my loss.
So if you like creamer in coffee, use it.
I personally love coffee black, however.6 -
collectingblues wrote: »NashvilleRealtor wrote: »tinkerbellang83 wrote: »Where did you read that dairy was bad for you? Calories are what stop you losing weight not dairy.
I have eaten plenty of delicious cheese, cream, butter, whole milk, etc whilst I have lost my weight. The only time my weight loss is hindered is when I eat too much food.
My personal trainer asked me to stop eating all dairy. He said that I would see results faster if I stopped consuming dairy so I Googled it
Does your trainer also hold an academic degree in nutrition, and is a registered dietitian?
If he's not, and he doesn't, pay him no mind. It's purely broscience, with no actual basis for anything.
Dairy is fine unless you are lactose intolerant.
I've never questioned it because he holds classes on what types of food to eat, prepares meal plans and coaches a lot of body builders. I'm not sure if he actually holds a degree in nutrition7 -
NashvilleRealtor wrote: »collectingblues wrote: »NashvilleRealtor wrote: »tinkerbellang83 wrote: »Where did you read that dairy was bad for you? Calories are what stop you losing weight not dairy.
I have eaten plenty of delicious cheese, cream, butter, whole milk, etc whilst I have lost my weight. The only time my weight loss is hindered is when I eat too much food.
My personal trainer asked me to stop eating all dairy. He said that I would see results faster if I stopped consuming dairy so I Googled it
Does your trainer also hold an academic degree in nutrition, and is a registered dietitian?
If he's not, and he doesn't, pay him no mind. It's purely broscience, with no actual basis for anything.
Dairy is fine unless you are lactose intolerant.
I've never questioned it because he holds classes on what types of food to eat, prepares meal plans and coaches a lot of body builders. I'm not sure if he actually holds a degree in nutrition
Just because he holds classes and prepares plans doesn't mean he actually has any scientific knowledge. Any one could do that.11 -
cheryldumais wrote: »No food makes your weight loss efforts more or less successful unless you eat too much of it. It's all about calories. I lost over 100 lbs using dairy almost daily and it didn't hinder me in any way. If you really enjoy the creamer then use it but make sure you log the calories accurately. I'm pretty sure it's more than 5 calories.
😅 I actually meant to say 50!
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NashvilleRealtor wrote: »I've never questioned it because he holds classes on what types of food to eat, prepares meal plans and coaches a lot of body builders. I'm not sure if he actually holds a degree in nutrition
Because he holds classes for weight lifter bros doesn't mean he knows what he's talking about. Anyone can google articles and set himself/herself up as an "expert". I use half-and-half in my coffee, have no intention of giving it up, and it didn't keep me from losing 70 pounds (or keeping it off).7 -
NashvilleRealtor wrote: »tinkerbellang83 wrote: »Where did you read that dairy was bad for you? Calories are what stop you losing weight not dairy.
I have eaten plenty of delicious cheese, cream, butter, whole milk, etc whilst I have lost my weight. The only time my weight loss is hindered is when I eat too much food.
My personal trainer asked me to stop eating all dairy. He said that I would see results faster if I stopped consuming dairy so I Googled it
With respect, not all trainers are created equal and yours doesn't know what he's talking about.
I've lost 125 lbs - from morbidly obese to the middle of normal BMI - while eating dairy every day. Greek yogurt in particular is a good source of protein which fits into my lifestyle well.6 -
NashvilleRealtor wrote: »collectingblues wrote: »NashvilleRealtor wrote: »tinkerbellang83 wrote: »Where did you read that dairy was bad for you? Calories are what stop you losing weight not dairy.
I have eaten plenty of delicious cheese, cream, butter, whole milk, etc whilst I have lost my weight. The only time my weight loss is hindered is when I eat too much food.
My personal trainer asked me to stop eating all dairy. He said that I would see results faster if I stopped consuming dairy so I Googled it
Does your trainer also hold an academic degree in nutrition, and is a registered dietitian?
If he's not, and he doesn't, pay him no mind. It's purely broscience, with no actual basis for anything.
Dairy is fine unless you are lactose intolerant.
I've never questioned it because he holds classes on what types of food to eat, prepares meal plans and coaches a lot of body builders. I'm not sure if he actually holds a degree in nutrition
What, specifically, about dairy does he disapprove of? Most any food can be a barrier to weight loss if you consume too much of it.7
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