Where are all the coffee lovers?

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  • Crystal817
    Crystal817 Posts: 2,021 Member
    Believe it or not...I LOVE McDonald's Coffee!!!!

    The newmans organic coffee they have there is awesome!

    Which is also packaged by Green Mountain Coffee! Woot! :smile:
  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
    I used to not drink much coffee but now, I have to have it in the morning to wake up. The only problem is that I have to have it white (lots of creamer) and sweet (lots of sugar.) I never drink the whole cup so I do not feel terribly guilty.
  • Atlantique
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
    Hey Guys,

    This isn't a moaney post like I usually post or asking for help post, this is simply a social post from me (For once lol!)

    Who out here is a big coffee drinker? I know for one I am, I have an espresso machine at home, so I'm constantly drinking coffee when I'm not in my favorite coffee house here in Cork, Ireland (MoJoes Coffee House!).

    Love having the MoJoes special from here, (Flat White with an Extra Shot!) also Love having my skinny lattes and skinny cappuccinos, sometimes an Americano with a dash of low fat or fat free milk!

    I've been wanting to experiment with different coffees and stuff but usually end up getting the same thing, and don't know what else would be a healthy alternative to try, I'm tempted to try a Chai Latte or White Mocha (never had one of these) but I'm not sure lol!

    We only have one starbucks here in Cork, which is at the airport so parking is a nightmare and its not worth the three euro parking for ten minutes of starbucks, and the security guys will have the car clamped if put in the set down area unless you have someone sitting in it for you!

    Also, I notice quite a lot of people mention they have coffee with "Creamer", I dont quite understand what this is, we dont have this in Ireland (Not that I dont think anyway, unless this is just whipped cream) we normally just use Whole, Semi-Skimmed or Skim (Non-Fat) Milk.

    Patrick
    :)

    'Creamer' is artificial half & half, sometimes in the form of a powder but can also be purchased in a liquid form. Creamer is awful stuff, so be glad that you don't have it there!

    Half & half is often referred to as cream here in the US when we're talking about coffee, although it's only half cream. (The other half is whole milk.)
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    Hello! RIght here. It's been about 3 weeks since I've had coffee though, yay me! I love iced and regular caramel macchiatos as well as just plain coffee filled with lots of sugar, little milk or creamer. This is why I have to stay away. So much sugar!
  • pannacottayum
    pannacottayum Posts: 96 Member


    Also, I notice quite a lot of people mention they have coffee with "Creamer", I dont quite understand what this is, we dont have this in Ireland (Not that I dont think anyway, unless this is just whipped cream) we normally just use Whole, Semi-Skimmed or Skim (Non-Fat) Milk.

    Patrick
    :)

    consider yourself fortunate you don't have creamer. in America, that extra "er" at the end of "cream" basically means "not cream, and probably not even dairy". I mean, they used to call it coffee "whitener"...mmmmm, appetizing. I sometimes still see packets of "whitener" at ball parks and such.
  • CherrySunday
    CherrySunday Posts: 301
    I LOVE me some coffee!!! I stick mainly with Americanos now, since they're the lowest in calories. Occasionally though, I splurge on a cafe au lait (or starbucks lingo: Misto. low fat or non fat). It's a great jolt, and an awesome alternative to the constant downing of water.
  • Nharah
    Nharah Posts: 42 Member
    I am a coffee fiend. Because of my coffee habit and those of my husband and brother, we bought a 42-cup urn coffee pot. It is always going. But.. since all of us are trying to get healthier... we have made a rule that since you have to pass the treadmill on your way to the coffeepot, you must pay a toll of a minimum of 1/8 of a mile per cup. I am up to "paying" 10 minutes for my cuppa.
  • sceck
    sceck Posts: 219
    Love coffee...but drink mine black.
  • Luthorcrow
    Luthorcrow Posts: 193
    ...Also, I notice quite a lot of people mention they have coffee with "Creamer", I dont quite understand what this is, we dont have this in Ireland (Not that I dont think anyway, unless this is just whipped cream) we normally just use Whole, Semi-Skimmed or Skim (Non-Fat) Milk.

    Patrick
    :)
    Creamer is pretty nasty stuff. Usually if some says "creamer" they are referring to non-dairy creamer which is mainly sugar, vegetable oils, preservatives and some nasty substances designed to take the edge off of coffee like dipotassium phosphate. The most common brand is Coffee Mate and in comes flavors like Irish Cream, French Vanilla, Hazelnut, etc.

    As for me, it's half and half or I just drink it black. As for sweeteners it's either raw sugar, brown sugar or honey or straight black.

    Starbucks brews are OK. The best I can say for them is I rarely get a cup of burned coffee. But when comes to chains I prefer Peet's Coffee. But my favorite roasters are Blue Bottle and Ritual Rosters. I prefer a good french press because the coffee has bolder yet smoother finish that regular drip.

    The thing I think is funny is most people think espresso or dark coffees have the most caffeine but actually the lighter blends have far more caffeine.
  • glamourenamored
    glamourenamored Posts: 22
    Whenever I'm craving something sweet, an iced coffee is my go to. Limited calories & fat. Heaven in a glass.

    OMG how did I forget iced coffee!!! :love:

    I will drink iced coffee in a blizzard! Love love love it! Regular hot coffee I have to be in a specific mood for it.
  • gpjuicy69
    gpjuicy69 Posts: 20
    Love coffee I drink way too much which is probably terrible. Starbucks is my favorite, try to stay away from the white mocha so yummy but not too good for you for a grande non fat no whip is around 350cal but can't hurt to try it once :)
  • otr12
    otr12 Posts: 632 Member
    consider yourself fortunate you don't have creamer. in America, that extra "er" at the end of "cream" basically means "not cream, and probably not even dairy". I mean, they used to call it coffee "whitener"...mmmmm, appetizing. I sometimes still see packets of "whitener" at ball parks and such.

    It's fun when you're in the mood to play with fire. That stuff burns! I like to sprinkle it in the camp fire.
  • otr12
    otr12 Posts: 632 Member
    Total coffee junkie here. I'm drinking 2 pots on a normal day. Sometimes more.
  • mrk34
    mrk34 Posts: 227 Member
    Another coffee lover here.

    I love Starbuck coffee and used to have 3-4 Starbucks each day. A year ago I got very strong motivation to make immediate changes in what I eat. I also stopped drinking coffee then. I quickly lost 46 pounds. The first few weeks the coffee part was the most difficult for me.

    For ten months I didn’t drink coffee. Two months ago I started to cheat and became less restrictive with coffee drinking. Some weeks I drink a cup of coffee five days a week, some once or twice.

    I noticed that my weight loss slows down when I drink coffee. Did anybody observe the same?
  • AndrewBaker
    AndrewBaker Posts: 86 Member
    I love coffee also ,but I don't drink major coffee brands like Dunkin Doughnuts or Starbucks. I just like brewing a pot of Folgers coffee. My #1 favorite flavor of coffee is Folgers Breakfast Blend. :happy:
  • FieryNikkie
    FieryNikkie Posts: 61 Member
    Another coffee lover here.

    I love Starbuck coffee and used to have 3-4 Starbucks each day. A year ago I got very strong motivation to make immediate changes in what I eat. I also stopped drinking coffee then. I quickly lost 46 pounds. The first few weeks the coffee part was the most difficult for me.

    For ten months I didn’t drink coffee. Two months ago I started to cheat and became less restrictive with coffee drinking. Some weeks I drink a cup of coffee five days a week, some once or twice.

    I noticed that my weight loss slows down when I drink coffee. Did anybody observe the same?

    Are you adding a lot of sweetener or milk to your coffee because that would account for the extra calories and sugar. Otherwise plain black coffee only has a few calories a cup so I'm sure that wouldn't be a reason for a major slow down.
  • FieryNikkie
    FieryNikkie Posts: 61 Member
    I am also a huge coffee lover! Every morning I drink about half a pot. Usually it is Seattle's Best or Maxwell House. I usually go to Starbucks twice a week and get a skinny caramel macchiato with an extra shot. I will say that if I just want regular coffee while I'm out I prefer Dunkin Donuts.
  • sbwood888
    sbwood888 Posts: 953 Member
    I love coffee. I drink mine kinda plain, though. I like it with half and half and splenda. No flavors, etc. Also, my very favorite coffee comes from a local convenience store (believe it or not). It is called Sheetz. I only drink it in the morning, but I drink about a half of a pot. I know there are many nay-sayers who will tell me the splenda is horrible, but I don't care. This is what I like! :wink:
  • sbwood888
    sbwood888 Posts: 953 Member
    Believe it or not...I LOVE McDonald's Coffee!!!!

    Me too! My favorite comes from Sheetz, but when I am out of town and there is no Sheetz, I always hit McDonalds! :wink:
  • ktspac
    ktspac Posts: 32
    I love coffee but have been trying to limit it to 2 LARGE cups a day and switched to fat free flavored creamers.

    I really really wanted a coconut mocha frappuccino at starbucks in target the other day but convinced myself it really wasn't worth all the calories.

    it's hard - i miss my starbucks but i can eat so much more if i skip it
  • rschmmidt
    rschmmidt Posts: 296
    We're here in Seattle!

    Been going black these days, but gotta have at least 2 cups every morning. Get the good stuff, it's worth it!
  • Picola1984
    Picola1984 Posts: 1,133
    I stopped drinking ALL caffeine then my Mum sent me up a sack full of different cafetiere coffee (including pina colada!). Doh! I love them, so try and have 1 every other day.

    I love Costa, the coffee they use is much nicer than Starbucks.
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