Quiting coffee creamer

mollyvon

So, I decided today that I am going to stop adding coffee creamer (of any type) to my coffee. Looking back at my diary, I find that the coffee creamer alone can add 32 calories - 60 calories to each cup I drink (which is usually 4 per day; but sometimes as much as 8. I find that half the time I don't log it, and therefore I am cheating myself out of an accurate diary count. I am just now enjoying? my first cup without creamer. How long until start to like it this way?

jdaileyjr

not long, probably a month..

MommaKit79

I've tried it and just CANT!! My goal is to give up coffee completely...ON DAY!! So, until then, I use Sugar Free creamer most of the time and just try to keep logging it. I dont log it accurately but, working on my measuring skills now! I have cut back DRASTICALLY from what I normally would use tho!!

jcjsjones

When I switched over I started using fat free milk and Stevia (true Stevia, not the crap from Walmart). Took a couple of weeks, but I got used to it.

cpegasus01

I've given up a lot of things to get healthy, but my creamer isn't going to be one of them lol. I do try to buy the sugar free to cut down on my sugar intake, but it's hard to find any in flavors that I like, so I guess I'll just have to create my own. hmmm now that's a thought lol.

MzCongeniality70

I have this same issue! I can drink coffee all day long, and unfortunately, I like the coffee light, so I use alot. I like the sweet stuff and it drives my carbs WAY up! I'm not sure I could drink it black, but maybe with almond or coconut milk?

todietfor

i know i should too, but dang if i don't love some coffee mate

theresmynapkin

maybe do skim milk instead? it will help you segue to a darker coffee and be less calories.... my philosophy is that if you eat well and exercise, treating yourself to that one pleasure (for me its whole milk and sugar in my coffee) then you'll be fine. I've tried switching to a little skim milk and splenda or other artificial sweeteners, but I just can't do it.

amyhoss

I'd rather not have coffee at all than give up the creamer. I can't stand the taste of black coffee; I wish I did.

suzieqcookie

i stuck with it for a year and lost a alot of weight just with that, but it was too hard to stick with. First thing i do every morning is log my coffee creamer for my morning coffee and my evening coffee. I switched to smaller amounts which was easy. If you find you miss coffee with creamer too much, try smaller amounts and a different brand? Good luck :flowerforyou:

paint_it_black

IF you find you can't stand the black coffee have you considered a non dairy milk? I use 20ml of rice milk and its only 10 calories.

PayneAS

I switched to almond milk. It may take a little time to get used to but it is worth it to me.

Others will probably eventually chime in and tell you that the only way to drink coffee is black and it is delicious that way. I can't do it though.

amyowens08

That's one of the big things I've decided NOT to give up...and actually, I recently read an article that if you consume a little sugar with your breakfast in the morning it can curb your sweet tooth for the rest of the day. I will be keeping my creamer, tyvm.

ShaunaLaNee

I'll never give it up, it's my one thing that I want to keep. I bought MINI things of half and half that are 10 calories each. I allow myself 4 of those a day and PRE LOG them...That way I don't forget. I did give up sugar!!!!

nygrl4evr

I cannot give it up. I cannot drink coffee without it. I have cut myself down to no more then 2 cups a day though and I use the sugar free creamer. This has also enabled me to up my water intake so I figure I am good. I make my coffee at home and bring to work this way I measure the creamer with a measuring spoon so I can accurately log how much I am consuming.

sandiburn

Good luck. I have tried it. I love it too much. Instead I went to fat free and gave up dressings on my salads.

wiregrrl

I also gave up creamer & started drinking it black. I'd say it took about a week or so to get used to it. I've started buying better coffee and different blends to get variety.

worldgirl28

Look for other types of coffee if you're finding your plain cup too bitter. I was drinking Folger's but then switched to Green Mountain (I got a Keurig) and found the Breakfast Blend to be unbelievable, even with just a tbsp of my usual creamer (I'd been putting almost six into my Folger's!). So shop around and try a few new brands. It might make the cream-free transition easier.

WhatDoesLisa

Try So Delicious Coconut Creamer. I think it is 10 calories a tablespoon. It tastes just like half and half and has a lot less calories. I can not give up half and half or a reasonable facsimile!

channa007

Personally I don't see why you'd want to cut out a little joy from your day. I've tried the Silk and other healthy options to no avail. Nothing tastes as rich in my opinion. Why not just factor it into your day and plan around it?

blacklaceroses

I use Eas low carb protein shake (the per made one)in my coffee tastes beer than creamer.low calorie as well

Robinsond61

Once you go black..

aegisprncs

I've switched from half&half to organic unsweetened soy milk - it took about 2 good weeks to get used to it. I do have an afternoon cup and don't use any type of creamer, so I am thinking about kicking the creamer habit altogether.

mollyvon

Thanks for all the great ideas and insights. I put some davince sugar free coffee syrup in it and it isn't too bad; I don't think I could ever drink it just black. I will be trying several different coffee blends over the next few weeks (I have a Keurig) and see which ones I prefer. If the no-creamer doesn't work out I will be taking some of your ideas on creamer alternatives and giving them a try

B_Running

I gave up my coffee creamer back in April mainly because of all the unnecessary additives (and also because of the calories -- I drink a lot of coffee!)

Sometimes I still miss it, but I'm an "all or nothing" type of person so I can't "treat" myself every once in a while.

I fill my creamer-void by adding some type of stevia sweetener and vanilla, almond, or coconut extract.

ahamm002

They say it takes 45 days to two months to form habits. I went to all black coffee a few months ago and now I finally love it. Definitely don't bother with skim milk. First it doesn't taste very good. And for whatever reason, low fat milk is more strongly associated with obesity than whole milk, go figure.

First stop adding sugar or artifial sweetener to your coffee. Then once you get used to the coffee with just plain creamer, switch to black coffee. At first it might not taste that great, but eventually you'll get used to it. Then you can have all sorts of fun being condescending toward other people who are "molesting" their coffee.

vim_n_vigor

Almond milk isn't bad in coffee. That would be lower calorie.

JossFit

I gave up my coffee creamer back in April mainly because of all the unnecessary additives (and also because of the calories -- I drink a lot of coffee!)

I've recently switched to a natural diet, and as part of that I swapped out my usual Coffee Mate Sugar-Free Creamer the real deal; cream and a bit of stevia. Even though the real cream is higher in calories, it's so much more luxurious and satisfying that I find myself only having one cup instead of two.

Mrsfreedom41

I'm thinking about trying the fat free or 2% evaporated milk in the can. Going to check out the calorie count next time I go to the store. I can't drink black coffee either and I tried the almond milk, didn't like it. Will have to experiment and try to find something that I like.

mollyvon

It has been a little over a month since I stopped using creamer and I have to say it is going great.
I do still use sugar-free coffee syrup though. Thanks to all the advice and encouragement I received.

lyttlewon

I'd rather not have coffee at all than give up the creamer. I can't stand the taste of black coffee; I wish I did.

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