Coffee and dieting

JerseyGirl4eva
JerseyGirl4eva Posts: 25
in Food and Nutrition
How many of you have been able to cut coffee out of their diet??? How did you go about doing so? I cut soda out completely, I used to drink a 20oz. bottle of Diet Pepsi every day thinking it was ok because "diet" has no sugar, no carbs etc. I have not been able to cut coffee out.

I drink one small pot of those personal coffeemaker size each day with 2% milk and either 2 Splenda or 4 sugars. I'm wishy washy about Splenda because of all the negative feedback about artificial sweetners. The sugar I'm not so keen on either advice input?

Not sure if I continue drinking coffee out of routine or habit or if it is the actual addiction to caffeine.

Please offer your input/advice.

Thanks all!
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  • SirBen81
    SirBen81 Posts: 396 Member
    I don't cut them out. Diet soda and coffee are great for losing weight. In my opinion their benefits far out-weight their setbacks.
  • twinsmake3
    twinsmake3 Posts: 35 Member
    Why are you cutting coffee out? My understanding is that for most people 1-2 cups a day is not bad for you.

    I'd focus on cutting out the sugar, that's what I did. I used to put cream and 2 sugars in my coffee. Now I only put 1% millk and no sugar or splenda. I slowly got used to drinking it this way and now don't need sugar in it at all.

    Try cutting out the sugar slowly...go from 4 sugars to 2 for a while...then 1 to 0.
  • Testosterone
    Testosterone Posts: 236 Member
    Why are you cutting coffee out? My understanding is that for most people 1-2 cups a day is not bad for you.

    I'd focus on cutting out the sugar, that's what I did. I used to put cream and 2 sugars in my coffee. Now I only put 1% millk and no sugar or splenda. I slowly got used to drinking it this way and now don't need sugar in it at all.

    Try cutting out the sugar slowly...go from 4 sugars to 2 for a while...then 1 to 0.

    no need to cut out cream. high fat diets are the way to eat! no sugar is def good tho!
  • chris1529
    chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
    Coffee actually has a lot of health benefits! I have a cup every morning with a little half-n-half and a teaspoon of sugar. I don't like the artificial sweetners cause I have seen lots of documentaries on it being not so good for you. Some people like them though, to each his own. Anyways, I think one cup a day is not going to hurt you. Plus, I'm starting to see that anything natural (not processed and/or artificial) is good in moderation.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Why are you cutting coffee out? My understanding is that for most people 1-2 cups a day is not bad for you.

    I'd focus on cutting out the sugar, that's what I did. I used to put cream and 2 sugars in my coffee. Now I only put 1% millk and no sugar or splenda. I slowly got used to drinking it this way and now don't need sugar in it at all.

    Try cutting out the sugar slowly...go from 4 sugars to 2 for a while...then 1 to 0.

    ^This!

    I used to drink sweetened iced tea - now I can't stand it with sweetener. Just "step down" gradually. Life without caffeine (shudder).
  • coffeelover1624
    coffeelover1624 Posts: 8
    Yeah no way would I ever attempt to cut my coffee! Life would not be worth living. Just make sure you factor it into your diet whether you are counting calories or carbs.
  • Lyra89
    Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
    Try Stevia! Its an all-natural zero calorie sweetener, they are starting to sell it everywhere rather than just health food shops...my supermarket now stocks it and I'm living in Ireland in the wilderness haha! :)
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    I cut out the cream (and didn't use sugar anyway), but won't give up coffee! I drink it black now, and love the taste of pure coffee without any added crap....
  • rbn_held
    rbn_held Posts: 690 Member
    I still have my morning coffee. I just use fat free milk instead of creamer
  • chrisb75
    chrisb75 Posts: 395 Member
    Coffee is great source of potassium as well. Cut back slowly on the additives and learn to drink it black. You can't go wrong!
  • 81Katz
    81Katz Posts: 7,074 Member
    Cut out coffee?!? :noway:

    I would literally fear for the safety of those around me if I quit drinking coffee!
  • TheMissingSock
    TheMissingSock Posts: 89
    Cut out coffee?!? :noway:

    I would literally fear for the safety of those around me if I quit drinking coffee!


    this!

    i still can't give up my coffee or diet soda.
  • McKristy
    McKristy Posts: 53
    I tried to cut the coffee out one day. I lasted about 20 minutes and gave up. :)
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Coffee's fine. If you're worried about a little cream and sugar, then cut that.
  • jgondor
    jgondor Posts: 145 Member
    cut out coffee??? craziness! i would never do such a thing. i use coffee creamers which are already sweetened so i do need to add any sugar. and most of the time i buy the ones that are fat free
  • ConnieB1979
    ConnieB1979 Posts: 239 Member
    I still drink my coffee, three cups EVERY morning with skim milk and splenda.....everyone is different, but I cant imagine my life without it! LOL:love:
  • jamiesadler
    jamiesadler Posts: 634 Member
    I didnt cut any coffee out I just dont put anything in it anymore.
  • esjaygee
    esjaygee Posts: 148 Member
    I tried to cut the coffee out one day. I lasted about 20 minutes and gave up. :)

    You made it longer than me lol.

    I drink it straight black so the calories are negligible. I have switched from caffeinated to a half calf blend over the years as the caffeine keeps me up at nights if I have too much & have it too late.
  • thoughtfulnest
    thoughtfulnest Posts: 20 Member
    I am actually drinking a cup or two more than my previous one per day since I gave up sugar, sweeteners and such. Stevia is the only thing I have heard of that is supposed to be "natural" and okay, though there is still some debate about it. I am not a fan of it but if you need the sweetness give it a try. The real key is low salt and tons, tons, tons of water! Get your protein and bulk up your morning meal, then eat a bit less each time for lunch and diner. No eating after dinner! I live on herbal tea and water after that.

    I am doing a program in which the first week is most restrictive. No bottled condiments, pickles, high fat dairy, starches or sugars. Fruit in the morning only. Lots of veggies and lean protein. I lost seven pounds in my first week, and for week two I leveled out a bit because I got sick and couldn't do my cardio. I expect that sticking to the program I will lose up to five pounds in the coming week and I will enjoy at least two cups of coffee with half & half every day!
  • aehartley
    aehartley Posts: 269 Member
    I switched from coffee to green tea - I don't regret it at all.

    I have coffee once a week.... sometimes I miss my "treat" and don't really miss it at all.
  • widetobride
    widetobride Posts: 47 Member
    I once read that coffee is associated with high cortisol levels, which is bad for dieting. also, everything is great in moderation, but the amount of (black instant) coffee I drink, is very unhealthy. So I decided to just drink coffee at home, and drink green tea in work. I still have four or five cups a day, and about 5 cups of green tea. I have to say, it has made no obvious difference. My skin is better (I have adult acne), and my teeth are whiter, but weight loss is no different at all. Good luck xx
  • PlanetVelma
    PlanetVelma Posts: 1,223 Member
    I will NEVER give up my coffee.

    This coming from someone who regularly logs 24+ ounces a day.

    Hot coffee, iced coffee, coffee on a stick....I loves my coffee!!!
  • scorpiomfs
    scorpiomfs Posts: 167 Member
    to me this is a lifestyle change.coffe is first on my food diary. I go from there. I still use sugar.I do use low fat creamer. I just found these wonderful little creamers , almond joy flavor, 30 calories for one.120 calories for 2 cups of coffe,( i use 2 in each cup dont use sugur with them). Im willing to pay... waking up with folgers in the house priceless......


    mo:drinker:
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    I just quit. I'll still occasionally have a cup at work, because our project team keeps fantastic coffee. I drink mostly tea nowadays. As for sweeteners, Stevia isn't bad. Ideal (xylitol) is my favorite when I can find it.

    I've heard horror stories about caffeine withdrawal headaches and all sorts of other awful symptoms. Most people probably don't experience the ease of giving it up that I have.
  • 57scoutmaster
    57scoutmaster Posts: 62
    I did not cut out either one, I did change to a lower cal creamer, so that each cup does not cost me as many calories. I still have a diet coke for breakfast. Although I do drink less of each since I added so much water into my day
  • tigerblue
    tigerblue Posts: 1,526 Member
    Love my coffee. I can drink decaff, half-caff, and regular. If I'm hungry, and don't need to eat, it will fill me up and keep me satisfied. Sugar not a problem for me, since I don't like sweet tea or sweet coffee. (don't worry, I get PLENTY of sugar everywhere else. I'm not one of those anti sugar people. I just don't like it in coffee and tea.) I do watch the amounts of creamer, and try to use some skim milk. In fact, a latte with skim milk is a little extra calcium.

    So why would I give up coffee??
  • TinkrBelz
    TinkrBelz Posts: 866 Member
    Girl...I drink coffee too. I use sweet n low (because I really like it, super sweet) and I use non dairy creamer too. I budlget in those calories and carbs. I love my coffee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • pixelberry
    pixelberry Posts: 167 Member
    For some, just the taste of sweetness will make them produce insulin & gain weight. Thankfully, I'm not one of those people. I still drink diet sodas, and have 1-2 lattes per day that I make myself using Hood Calorie Countdown 2% Milk - both lower in calories & carbs than regular 2%. Plus, the caffeine is supposed to increase metabolism. I've also stopped using Splenda and use Sweetzfree - liquid sucralose without the malodextrin filler.
  • deborahobarr
    deborahobarr Posts: 2
    I go to Medifast and they said my one cup (20 oz.) is o.k. per day. I put 2 sweet n lows, 1 tablesoon of sugar free hot choc. and skim milk.
  • myfitnessnmhoy
    myfitnessnmhoy Posts: 2,105 Member
    Caffeine is a stimulant. Stimulants help you burn more calories and also act as an appetite suppressant. Plus, if I tried to give up my daily coffee, I'd end up with massive headaches. So, no, there are no plans to give up my "crackfee".

    Do, however, make sure you drink plenty of water. It's also a diuretic (dehydrates you).

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