Thoughts on coffee during weight loss

gyftofthewyrm

I have tried to cut down on coffee and have actually managed to drop to 3 Styrofoam cups a day (honestly more like 1 and 1/2 cups as i fill the cup half with coffee and the rest with water.) as Im told drinking too much coffee will harm your attempts at weight loss.

Any of you vets have an opinion on this/ Id love to hear from those who have successfully reached their goals or are close, but any opinion is welcomed.

Thanks all

joejccva71

Coffee doesn't harm your weight loss, it's what you put in the coffee that can affect your calorie intake and put you over what you should be consuming.

TluvK

I have tried to cut down on coffee and have actually managed to drop to 3 Styrofoam cups a day (honestly more like 1 and 1/2 cups as i fill the cup half with coffee and the rest with water.) as Im told drinking too much coffee will harm your attempts at weight loss.

Any of you vets have an opinion on this/ Id love to hear from those who have successfully reached their goals or are close, but any opinion is welcomed.

Thanks all

I just read an article in TIME written by Dr. Oz and it is his opinion that caffeine actually helps with weight-loss. Obviously, everything in moderation.

scapez

I'm no expert...but I'll never give up my coffee! I drink 2 cups every morning (three on the weekends) with an occasional/rare extra cup or two every now and again.

I'm losing weight...

joejccva71

I have tried to cut down on coffee and have actually managed to drop to 3 Styrofoam cups a day (honestly more like 1 and 1/2 cups as i fill the cup half with coffee and the rest with water.) as Im told drinking too much coffee will harm your attempts at weight loss.

Any of you vets have an opinion on this/ Id love to hear from those who have successfully reached their goals or are close, but any opinion is welcomed.

Thanks all

I just read an article in TIME written by Dr. Oz and it is his opinion that caffeine actually helps with weight-loss. Obviously, everything in moderation.

Caffeine is a stimulant which supresses hunger resulting in a person eating less calories per day which can cause weight loss.

pinkandstars09

i wont cut coffee but i cut out creamer.

khartley535

3 cups daily with sweet n low. No creamer, it's dangerous!

BobbyDaniel

Not having coffee during my weight loss would have caused harm to others! I faithfully drink two large mugs each morning, sometimes a 2nd cup later in the day, and I have done fine.

TMcBooty

I just read an article in TIME written by Dr. Oz and it is his opinion that caffeine actually helps with weight-loss. Obviously, everything in moderation.

Caffeine is a stimulant which supresses hunger resulting in a person eating less calories per day which can cause weight loss.

agreed!

wanderingwest

I drink one cup of coffee every day. I even put (light) cream in it AND sugar. I have lost 16 lbs. I include it in my calorie allowance (of course). I enjoy my coffee too much to let it go. I think I would feel deprived if I didn't allow myself this one treat. I just follow the rule "anything in moderation"! Good luck.

Lift_hard_eat_big

Coffee is bad for you, but OJ will kill you.

killerqueen17

From what I understand, the coffee itself is fine-- in fact, caffeine is a major ingredient in many weight-loss aids. Just cut back on the sugar and creamer, and you should be fine.

I have either coffee or tea pretty much every morning. I only put two sugars and some 2% milk in my coffee, which I estimate is about 45 calories. This is MUCH improved from my old coffee routine, which involved 4 sugar packets and generous half-and-half. Haha!

One of these days I'll probably cut it down to one sugar per cup... or perhaps I'll buy some stevia to sweeten it with.

joejccva71

Coffee is bad for you, but OJ will kill you.

Win.

Gay11nell

I'm a coffee drinker! Just like the others, I cut back on the amount of cream and sugar. The only reason I tried to cut back on the coffee because I felt like it was keeping up at night, therefore not having enough energy to workout during the following day, which indirectly affected my weight lost. But coffee really doesn't have any calories. If you can stand try it "Black"

amber_burke

I'm with you, I love my coffee! I haven't given up coffee, but I have given up on creamers! That's what makes it bad......now I just drink my coffee with a little splenda or some sugar-free caramel syrup (also calorie-free)

LindsayChick

I agree w/ everything said so far! HAVE your coffee!! What do you put in it? If you drink it black or even w/ some skim milk and/or splenda (etc) I wouldn't blink an eye. Go for it and just watch your calories. Calories in, calories out.

meowow

it makes me poop! weight loss indeed..but not fat :-X tehe

alibur85

I've managed to lose 40lbs in 6months drinking 3-4 cups a day. I only sweeten with stevia and don't add creamer. So really it's what you put in it that would effect the weight loss. Now, I do think that caffeine can effect other aspects such as blood pressure and the like, so if you are dealing with those issues, then I would be careful, but if it's just the weight loss effects you are worried about then I'd say don't worry.

melsinct

I have a cup of coffee every morning with (GASP!!!) real sugar and have lost almost 30 pounds. Like everything, drink in moderation and make sure you log the calories.

Lift_hard_eat_big

it makes me poop! weight loss indeed..but not fat :-X tehe

Yeah, coffee and my stomach don't get along. I get the bubble guts right away. But if I take caffeine pills, my stomach is fine. It's weird.

Somnifac

Won't give up my tea or coffee. A little Splenda, no creamer and I'm good.

jjordan3600

Here is what WebMD says:
Booster Shot: Black Coffee
If you're a coffee drinker, you probably enjoy the increased energy and concentration that follows your morning ritual. Taken in moderation, one of coffee's benefits may be a short-term increase in your metabolic rate.

jernigan51

Everything I've read/heard on the matter is that it's what you ADD to that coffee. The sugars and creamers add up fast! I used to load mine up with creamer, but I've switched to either black, or a packet of Splenda. But I'll never give it up completely!

AlyRoseNYC

In my experience, it hasn't done any harm. I drink 1-3 cups a day with heavy cream and Splenda or Truvia.

aj_rock

Did... did I just read an entire thread on MFP where everyone AGREED!?

This HAS been an interesting Monday... anyone wanna check if hell froze over?

Pollywog39

I love my coffee in the morning......with Fat Free Vanilla Creamer. Only 30 cals per tbps, and you get the sweetness with the creaminess. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm..I generally drink one big mug (sometimes two, if it's a hectic morning

Michelle_M2002

I have had to cut my coffee way back. Not because of the coffee itself, but because I'm one of those people who likes a little coffee in her cream. LOL And I LOVE half and half, but heavy cream is even better!!!

So, I've cut back to only drinking it 3 to 4 days a week. I measure my cream/half&half/milk, and I measure my sugar so I know EXACTLY how many calories are going into it, and then I'm careful to remember to count that towards my daily calorie intake goal.

And actually, if someone is going to put sugar in their coffee, a good dose of full fat milk or cream is recommended, as the fat helps slow your body's absorption of the sugar. This helps to ensure that your blood sugar level stays stable and doesn't suddenly hit a high and then plummet, causing the crazy blood-sugar-roller coaster to begin.

So what have we learned... coffee is ok. Count the sugar and cream in your daily calories. Try to cut back the amount of sugar and cream you use if you're like me and love a lot of cream!!

God bless!

gyftofthewyrm

You guys rock. Thanks all.

cantjustcant

I drink 2 cups of coffee everyday with flavored creamer (70 calories a mug) I gave up pop 8 weeks ago, I am not giving up my coffee too

engineman312

i cut down on coffee from four cups to two 8 ounce cups. I measure out my low fat half and half, and use one splenda per cup.

kfuller27

I've lost 102 lbs in the past 8 months, and I drink coffee every single day. I could never give it up, and have never had any problems!