drinking coffee while trying to lose weight?

johnsonc16

Is it okay to drink one cup of coffee with creamer in it while trying to lose weight?

leanmeanrunningmachine

Yes I drink it daily

Apryl546

I don't see why not.

As long as you log it!

AlsDonkBoxSquat

I did not give up my coffee, i use sugar substitute and skim milk in mine.

CassieH818

I drink 2 cups of coffee with splenda and half & half EVERYDAY!! I brew it at home and its not much for calories.

Go for it!!!!

taso42_DELETED

Does it fit your macros? Then drink that *kitten*!

kernowprincess

I have heard that whilst cafine does not help with hydration, one cup per day does help to prevent gall stones.

ilike2run

I agree, one cup daily as long you log it--helps stimulate your metabolism also.

baisleac

I drink a 1-2 pots per day with almond milk & splenda.

Also... what Taso said.

LorryGuthrie

I DRINK IT DAILY, I JUST LOG IT...

rjvt006

I drink coffee all day long. I cant live without it. Hasnt slowed my weightloss down at all.

Amo_Angelus

Both my dad and I drink coffee daily, he's larger than me and has lost about 4stone (14lb in a stone, someone else do the math), while I've lost 3in off my waistline in less than 2 months...And I drink with full fat milk!

anastasiaBH

I do. One of my non-negotiable items is my morning coffee. Using the theory "if you bite it, you write it" (saw this on another post, wish I knew who to credit for the quote...) just add the appropriate calories for the creamer / sugar in your diary. I actually created a recipe for mine, so I don't have to re-do it every day.

killagb

It's best to only use creamer after using a shake weight. :drinker:

MandaLen13

I drink two cups a day with creamer...it takes up 100 calories of my breakfast but its soooooo worth it!

kgschel

in moderation, yes--here in Wisconsin when people add creamer to their coffee too often it is half the cup. Just keep it to small amounts, and track the calories here. Remember everything counts.

NewVonnie

*sipping my iced coffee* Been here 90 days..36 pounds down and 24 inches..I'd say drink up..as long as you count it.

:drinker:

cantjustcant

hmmmm coffee.....

It's logged and counted! It's not that many calories made at home.

Seriously, my family would move out if I couldn't have my coffee

erickirb

I just started adding 1/3 of a scoop of vanilla protein powder and a TBPS of 2% milk to my coffee, makes for a 10g protein cup of coffee with very little fat and carbs, and it tastes great.

vim_n_vigor

It's best to only use creamer after using a shake weight. :drinker:

Won't it turn to butter?:laugh:

MrBrown72

I drink coffee every day. Seems okay so far. Of course I do drink mine black.

MelissaL582

I drink about a cup and a half of coffee every morning with fat free creamer.

Becca_007

if you drink coffee in the a.m:

drink
wait
go!
weigh

definite drop in the scale then!:smokin:

I haven't drank coffee for years. I am way too high of energy a person as it is, can't expect my co-workers to keep up with me. Then me on coffee too, they'd never understand a word I said.

jazzy020106

I cant drink coffee.. for some reason it makes me really freakin tired!! Anyway, I refuse to drink anything but water lol.. I want to save my cals! haha

lmelangley

I'm pretty much an addict and drink 2 - 4 cups a day with about a teaspoon of half and half in each and every cup. I look at MFP as more of a behavior modification than a diet. I'm trying to eat better, but I'm not restricting myself from the things I truly love. I've tried that in the past and every time I've failed. I used to use a lot more half and half, but I've cut down because I know it isn't good for me.

rmsrws

I still drink coffee, lattes and what ever other coffee beverage floats my boat. I just switched to decaf. I use skim milk or lite creamer in moderation. I have lost 116 lbs.

rmsrws

I still drink coffee, lattes and what ever other coffee beverage floats my boat. I just switched to decaf. I use skim milk or lite creamer in moderation. I have lost 116 lbs.

BobbyDaniel

I drink two large mugs every morning, black, and it has not effected my weight loss any.

kathy0317

Sure, why not.
Two suggestions that might help reduce some of those calories:

1. The better tasting the coffee to begin with, the less you have to fix it up.
Like wine, there are all sorts of coffees out there. Go to some coffee shops that sell multiple types and ask for samples. Some may even have "coffee tastings". You may even find one that you don't need to add anything. (My don't add anything coffee is Kona, but it's hard to find around here. Just have to make a trip to Hawaii, lol)
NOTEI: Mild roasts are lighter tasting but have more caffeine. Dark roasts are richer tasting, but have less caffeine.

2. If you are using cream in your coffee, gradually work your way down to whole milk.
Say you are using table (18%) cream. switch to half and half (10%) cream for a bit, then to 5% for a bit, then to whole milk. Go all the way to skim milk if you want. Switching to soy or almond milk works too.

OatmealBowl

I do but watch that creamer.
I've also come to enjoy a Starbuck's Tall Iced Coffee w/ 2 pump classic syrup and easy on the milk. Rings in 100 calories and is delish. :happy:

killagb

It's best to only use creamer after using a shake weight. :drinker:

Won't it turn to butter?:laugh:

Yes...nut butter.