Your views on coffee?

rebecca69nahid69tiddles

I totally agree with the people who are saying that coffee is an appetitie suppressant. Maybe it doesn't work for everyone but it certainly does for me and many people I know. I lost 3 and a half stone taking diet pills (wouldn't do it again as found out they contained a banned ingredient) I was panicking that I would put it all on again. Before the pills I was swimming 100 lengths a day and eating 1500 calories but not losing anyway. So I assumed after coming off the pills all the weight would pile back on which was a very depressing thought! I started having cup of strong coffee first thing in the morning as I hadn't been sleeping as was tired. I also have never had breakfast (never bothered me) and found that having that coffee first thing on an empty stomach I had to force myself to eat and it was at lunchtime I never got tempted at elevenses like before, I could sit and look at a plate of doughnuts and not care!

I still follow this routine now and stick to a healthy diet with my recommended daily calories but find I crave healthy stuff more and only have naughty things as a treat. The only time the coffee doesn't work is at my period but nothing does so I just give in! I have had no side effects from the coffee, and sleep brilliantly. It really annoys me when some people I have spoken to on other messageboards have got all virtuous telling me to cut out caffeine. I drink one cup of day and it's my right lol really can't stand do -gooders! I say good for them if they can rise in the morning and drink herbal tea and zip through their days full of natural energy but give me starbucks anytime lol! I am happy and healthy and that's all that matters!

heathersmilez

It tastes gross, only palatable if you add at least 5-6 sweetener packets but that may not be good for you. Getting 6 hours of sleep minimum, usually 7 has kept me bubbly and going in a high-stress job for many, many years.

JMCade

I have heard it helps with weight loss as well. Also heard it helps prevent or control diabetes. I drink several cups everyday. Diehard coffee-holic!

ldon37

I have heard conflicting things about coffee too. I heard small amounts can increase metabolism, but I also heard that coffee will cause blood sugar levels to fluctuate which is bad when you are trying to lose weight. I know that for me personally, it does cause me to get shaky and I feel like I have to eat, but I still love it.

rebecca69nahid69tiddles

things is its different things for different people I love coffee, its not causing me any probs and helps to keep me in shape so will carry on drinking it!

starsnyc21

Hi All, I find this topic really interested because I've been a coffee drinker on and off for years. My goal is to stop drinking coffee completely because one it's addictive. And two my doctor said heavy coffee drinking can be linked to colon and breast cancer. Especially if you have these diseases running in your family.

So I said this to say, coffee hindering your weight loss should be the least your concerns. The real question should be is heavy coffee drinking even healthy. And they say decaf is even worst.

Just wanted to share what my doctor shared with me. :drinker:

TheDeviation

And two my doctor said heavy coffee drinking can be linked to colon and breast cancer.

Until they figure out what really causes cancer, I take all that with a grain of salt (there are exception; e.g. radiation exposure). Did you ask your doctor if he/she drinks coffee?

Decaf is pointless IMO. If you're going to drink coffee, leaded is the way to go.