Coffee...yes or no?

colestephens

What's the word on coffee...caffeine in general, really? I drink 2-3 cups of black coffee/day. I mainly wonder about the caffeine more than anything. I don't drink soda or any other caffeinated drinks (other than the occasional tea with lunch/dinner). Is there anything particularly "bad" about caffeine?

eglass64

Yes for me

BrentGetsFit

I also drink 2-3 cups of black coffee per day and have lost 48 lbs to date, doesn't seem to be a problem for me

Kekibird

Yes for me too. I stick to one cup and I use a lactose free creamer and no sweetener. It's kind of a treat because it's sweet.
Katie

elvb

I drink a 16oz coffee with cream and splenda every day! I am pretty sure I wouldn't survive without it. I've lost almost 30 lbs in the last 4.5 months so it's not hindering me at all as far as I'm concerned.

CarolHudson11

It's a big, fat YES for me. I drink it with fat free Hazelnut creamer (35 cals/tbsp) and splenda. I usually have 2 and will budget the calories from the creamer into my day. It's the only thing that gets me going and keeps me from being cranky. I am not a morning person.

MzBug

I have 3 cups in the morning of "leaded" and in the early evening on cold nights I will have 3 cups of "unleaded". I use low fat 1/2 & 1/2 that is 25 cals per 2 tablespoons that I log in my diary. I have never had any issues with caffeine, unless it was to go without!

amuhlou

I've started to have morning coffee with a packet of Truvia and a splash of skim milk. I like it because it's something low calorie that's warm and sweet.

sewist

I drink decaf because I am sensitive to caffeine. I use Splenda and Simply Smart milk. The calories are unfortunate but coffee is a huge pleasure for me so it stays in my food plan for mornings and most evenings as well.

BobbyDaniel

Caffeinated coffee is a food group for me, usually a couple of cups black in the morning and maybe a cup or two through out the day if someone makes it in the office. I have cut my Coke Zero intake down to 1 a day and that has helped me out a lot.

freeatlast20

i drink 3 cups in the morning with non dairy creamer...its the one thing i wont give up and i log my calories. its worth it to me.

Diva_Of_Geneva

I'm not a coffee drinker.

simpleliving

I thought of drinking green tea instead to see if it would make any difference in how I feel and to reduce the creamer calories (flavored -50 cal) usually twice a day. Instead I am going to try the green tea in the afternoon and keep the coffee for the mornings.

anovasjo

I absolutely love coffee. Black or with soy milk. 2 cups a day, at the minimum.

javamom

There are compounds in coffee that are really good for you. Of course, in moderation. Enjoy that cup of coffee - we have to have some healthy indulgences.

brityn

I drink 3-4 cups a day. FF half and half and splenda. Idk if it's counter productive...but I'm down to my goal weight and have been here for a couple months...

CakeFit21

Yes for me! About 1 1/2 cups with a teaspoon of honey and FF half and half. Honestly, I'm usually to busy to finish it, but I'd never miss attempt my morning without it.

LoveMy3Boys

YES! for me. I only try to do 2 cups a day

Bryan190

Gotta have my hi-test! In the morning 3-5 cups strong, black, no sweetener. Early evening a double espresso. I must say that with the weight loss the caffeine does affect me more in the evening than it used to, so I try not to drink it after 8 pm.

purroxide

Caffeine is great for your metabolism. The main "bad" thing about caffeine is that if you over-do it, you'll develop a sensitivity to it and end up with the shakes and anxiety-like symptoms every time you drink it, but diet-wise, coffee is wonderful. Just remember to drink a glass of water for every coffee you have because it's really dehydrating!

Painten

Caffeine is great for your metabolism. The main "bad" thing about caffeine is that if you over-do it, you'll develop a sensitivity to it and end up with the shakes and anxiety-like symptoms every time you drink it, but diet-wise, coffee is wonderful. Just remember to drink a glass of water for every coffee you have because it's really dehydrating!

I was just going to say that too. It's said alot of the time we mistake being thirsty for being hungry drinking coffee without water could make a person more hungry. The best advice i got for dieting was drink a glass of water for every caffinated drink you drink.

glittersoul

I love black coffee.... there are postive things and negative things said about it health wise. If you like it and you feel fine then there shouldn't be any harm with it.

shellef30

I have recently found out that coffee isn't that great for you. it helps feed yeast so its just another thing to put your gut out of balance with the bad bacteria, even worse if you have sugar in it too.

i have to give up coffee, starting now

mandster

Yes for me! I gave up caffeine when pregnant but enjoy my coffee again! And being on a diet there are only so many things you can give up. I have stopped eating biscuits with it though! Once you get used to not having a biccy with it I think it suppresses my appetite.

Having said all that I am drinking less coffee than usual as exercise is making me crave water.

For those of you giving it up and dieting - respect !

tamilpn1

YES! It's good you drink it black. I think adding cream and sugar is where the problem lies. I drink it and add at least 5 cups of water per day.

jennylynn84

2 cups of coffee can help reduce your risk of diabetes. A higher number (4-5 if I remember correctly) reduces chances of Parkinsons. There's plenty that's good for you in coffee. Don't load it down with high fat creamer and sugar and its a win.

binary_jester

Caffeine is great for your metabolism. The main "bad" thing about caffeine is that if you over-do it, you'll develop a sensitivity to it and end up with the shakes and anxiety-like symptoms every time you drink it, but diet-wise, coffee is wonderful. Just remember to drink a glass of water for every coffee you have because it's really dehydrating!

Umm I am not sure where you got this information. It is usually the opposite. People initially get the shakes, especially in high doses. If you are taking caffeine as a thermogenic, you need to cycle off of it about every 6 weeks so it will not lose its effectiveness. I take 500mg of caffeine a day without issue or BP elevation. Even if it elevates your BP, stacked with fish oil helps that.

hotpickles

I love my coffee. I usually only drink one cup a day (first thing in the morning) and make it my indulgence of the day. I'll only buy certain types of coffee, grind the beans at home, and use full fat 18% cream.

L.

Mindful_Trent

There have been studies done that caffiene is actually really good to consume before a workout - I'm not sure the exact effect it has but something along the lines of increasing the metabolism or something like that. There are several well-respected users here (I can't remember who at this moment) that have talked about drinking caffeinated beverages before workouts.

Caffeine is great for your metabolism. The main "bad" thing about caffeine is that if you over-do it, you'll develop a sensitivity to it and end up with the shakes and anxiety-like symptoms every time you drink it, but diet-wise, coffee is wonderful. Just remember to drink a glass of water for every coffee you have because it's really dehydrating!

One note - despite common misconceptions, a little bit of caffeine is NOT going to be dehydrating or cause you to lose extra water. You do NOT have to drink a glass of water for every coffee you have. Caffeine can have a dehydrating effect (diuretic) if you consume enough of it, but that threshold is more than just a cup of coffee or two. Here's a good source explaining that: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeinated-drinks/AN01661

AmberElaine84

Coffee is a MUST HAVE for me!! I buy Millstone from Kroger...chocolate velvet or caramel truffle, and I drink it black. YUMMM!

c7eat2live

no no no for me. I just cant get into that coffee cycle. I see how my parents are addicted to their 2 cups a day, with headaches if they dont get it and that WILL NOT be me I drink lots of tea, herbal and green mostly.