COFFEE LOVERS - Anyone given it up?

Puddles0308

I could never give it up. I cut back to 1 cup per day and completely cut out the cream and sugar. Only use 1% milk now.

ekz13

nope, not at all, I just don't use the creamers as much, but I still have my pot or two on the weekends, and normal amount during the week, I choose to "spend" my cals on that, doesn't work out to be too much

myf1101

I could never give up coffee. I drink 6-7 cups a day with no sugar and semi skimmed milk. All these are logged properly, but without coffee I would be a divorcee whose children have abandoned her. I tried to give up coffee once and my husbad described me as a rotweiller on heat - I'd rather stay normal (ish)

paint_it_black

I have an espresso, some to most mornings, and i've found that adding hazelnut milk gives it a great flavour and cuts out regular milk calories and fat.

anna0478

LOVE my coffee, but I seem to be losing my taste for it. I don't know if it is for the fact that I'm eating breakfast regularly or if it is the combo of that and the vitamin supplements.

Dragonldy69

During the week I usually only have one cup of coffee and a cup of hot tea at work.. :drinker: I drink alot of water during the day as well..

yksdoris

I am not giving up my coffee until the doctor says it's life-threatening. For me, coffee is more important than chocolate.

I did, however, change to black unsweetened coffee. Just good quality strong black hot coffee.

Besides, without any sugar or milk/cream in it, a cup of coffee is only 5 kcal, why would I ever cut that minuscule amount out? it's not going to matter at all to my calorie goal and it keeps me happy like nothing else on the planet.

plevas20

I've tried to give it up many times... Its such a challenge. To try to get through the headaches and lack of energy. I'm trying to get into shape so that I will have extra energy. I've always been busy and relied on Coffee. Usually working at least two jobs. I'm proud to say I'm now down to 2 cups a day!

Edwin_S

"Turkish people claimed coffee to be an aphrodisiac and husbands kept their wives well supplied. If the husband refused, it was a legitimate cause for a wife to divorce!"

Not after reading this!!!!



Coffee is a great kick start in the morning for me. The health food store near me carries this http://teeccino.com/ i use it when i want to have something warm at night. It has almost the same flavour as coffee, and is great for those with acid reflux.

tlc12078

I WILL NOT give up my coffee! lol I already gave up almost everything that is bad before me, that is one thing if I dont get, I become a cranky cranky person.

racemary

I miss coffee! Had to give it up because I have IBS. I replaced coffee with green tea. It's much healthier and gives energy for longer. I drink about 3 cups a day. Result: much less stomach pain, no more coffee breath it took me a while to get used to it. But I can't have black tea or milk either.

Kebby83

I have one cup of coffee a day. The rest of the time I drink water or tea.

dougt333

sip sip ahhhh no not givin it up...but I really should.

AwesomeOne66

Are you KIDDING????? People could DIE if I didn't have my super-size double shot skinny cappuccino on the way to work!!!!!!!!!!!!!

coliema

I gave it up.

The benefits? My teeth are much much whiter than they were, and it's less sugar for me.
I replaced my coffee with Lipton Island Mango & Peach White Tea-Pyramid Tea Bags. Every week I try to try a different tea, but this one has been my favorite.

Trojanlc75

I am wondering why you would want to. Coffee has very little calories, 2 per cup max. It provides health benefits. Use real sugar (much better than artificial stuff) if you need to, it only has 16 calories per serving. All the pick-me up and a little sweet for max 18 calories!

misskatibear

Drinking a cup right now.... I can't give that up.

bhankiii

I won't be giving it up. I see more and more reports that it's good for you.

acarmickle1

I agree, but I have found a lot of recipesfor making them at home!!!!

blair_bear

I just switched to Truvia v. Sugar and Silk Light v. 2% Milk. Coffee is the only part of my morning I enjoy.

AprilRenewed

Absolutely not! I have my daily protein coffees - basically, iced flavored coffee of my choice (chocolate, hazelnut, strawberry, caramel...) with a scoop of my chocolate whey protein powder. And I usually have another cup at one point throughout the day. I love my flavored coffee and won't give it up unless the caffeine gives me heart palpitations like it did my husband.

SweatpantsRebellion

I really needed to give it up. I was addicted for YEARS! It was wreaking havoc on my energy levels and my hormones. I was never able to give it up though until some other things in my life fell into place. Proper hormone treatment combined with eating a lot of food (small defecit for weight loss purposes) has given me energy that I was previously dependent on my cup of joe to give me. Now I drink water process decaf most mornings. Some mornings I have a bit of tea instead.

solarpower03

It would be foolish of me to even think of this! It is one of the staples for professionals which I got accidentally right! I anyway take black without sugar and milk!

ruurik

I loved coffee but noticed I was sometimes grouchy drinking it, like I needed several cups to wake up properly. Nursing cups of coffee in the morning was part of my routine. I now wake up very quickly without it so it was all in my head. It dehydrated me so now I feel healthier for not drinking it. I'll have an occasional cup of tea (no sugar/sweetener, skimmed milk) but mostly drink water.

CassieReannan

I have two cups a day, purely because I am an overwhelmed student nurse :laugh:

amyadell

Just get the coffee itself flavored. They are sugar free! I have a keurig, and it totally = LOVE! I have favors, yet my husband has his extra bold!
Back on topic... Who in the world could give up coffee all together? I don't think it will ever happen for me, but this is an interesting read... I am curious to know!

laurarpa

um, hell no . I have stopped using the chemical sweetened flavored creamer crap that I love and replaced it with coconut milk, which I love more, especially in an iced coffee. but I have no plans of giving up the coffee.

whitefang66

decaf is just as good as normal coffee.. and with no caffeine i drink twining green tea with fruit and ginseng as a replacement for some cups of coffee too.. lush

amyadell

I have two cups a day, purely because I am an overwhelmed student nurse :laugh:

Haha! Cute... But guess what... Once you graduate, you will then be the overwhelmed registered nurse... You're gonna want THREE cups a day!!! Hahaha!!! I'm teasing.... We do need our coffe, but it's the best job in the world! I cannot imagine doing anything else! Good luck to you!

hmtito

I've cut back or given up on a lot of things. However, I decided one vice would stay and for me that is coffee. Admittedly, I have reduced my intake significantly for other reasons (blood pressure) and I refuse to drink decaf. One little vice can't be all that bad. Keeps me sane.