Caffeine, whats your take?

itsmyvwbeetle

I quit drinking caffeine about a month ago. I drank Diet Dr. Pepper like it was going out of style (at least 88 ounces a day). I just wanted to see how my body functioned without it. Strangely enough, it functions just fine! I was a lucky one and didnt have caffeine withdrawal so quitting it was not that hard at all for me.

Thing is, caffeine is a stimulant. So technically it could help boost my metabolism a bit.

Whats your take?

CINDYRN33

I notice on days when I drink coffee and work out my HR is higher so yes guess I dont have to work as hard to get my HR in that target range.

GauchoMark

I wouldn't try to get extra caffeine to "boost your metabolism".

But I also am not one of those people who think that caffeine is a bad thing. As long as your body tolerates it well and you have it in moderation like anything else. I live off coffee and tea (probably 90% of my drinking water comes from those), but I don't drink them for the caffeine or try to get an extra boost from them.

HealthyBodySickMind

My take on caffeine is generally an intake, usually in the form of coffee or black tea.

lizziebeth1028

I quit drinking caffeine about a month ago. I drank Diet Dr. Pepper like it was going out of style (at least 88 ounces a day). I just wanted to see how my body functioned without it. Strangely enough, it functions just fine! I was a lucky one and didnt have caffeine withdrawal so quitting it was not that hard at all for me.

Thing is, caffeine is a stimulant. So technically it could help boost my metabolism a bit.

Whats your take?

While it's true caffeine is a stimulant, it doesn't have any miracle properties in regards to weight loss. Lol....except a couple of good strong cups of coffee can send you right to the bathroom!!!

itsmyvwbeetle

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While it's true caffeine is a stimulant, it doesn't have any miracle properties in regards to weight loss. Lol....except a couple of good strong cups of coffee can send you right to the bathroom!!!
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Exactly, its definitely a diuretic! My husband has a little in the mornings to help boost his workout. Just pondering today whether it may help boost mine as well, but I dont want to get sucked back in and drink ONLY diet dr. pepper again.

lizziebeth1028

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While it's true caffeine is a stimulant, it doesn't have any miracle properties in regards to weight loss. Lol....except a couple of good strong cups of coffee can send you right to the bathroom!!!

Exactly, its definitely a diuretic! My husband has a little in the mornings to help boost his workout. Just pondering today whether it may help boost mine as well, but I dont want to get sucked back in and drink ONLY diet dr. pepper again.
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Then I would say moderation is the key!!! A cup or two of coffee a day. Or (and the diet soda people are gonna jump all over me)....a glass or two of soda a day is fine. 88 ounces is not!!!!...lol I think you know that though:flowerforyou:

Acg67

I've been upwards of 1.2g a day, no ill effects at all

Julicat6

First person that tries to take away my coffee better be ready to run! I have mostly given up sodas, regular ages ago and diet more recently, I do have an occasional Diet Dr. Pepper, but that's like a 12 oz can 1x a week. I drink coffee and tea regularly though, I will not give them up. Both have health benefits and antioxidants. I factor it in and use low-calorie flavored creamers most of the time. The fancy drinks from any coffee shop have more calories than I want to use, most of the time. I save them for treats or when my DH and I are road-tripping.

Jorra

My take is Starbucks. I could really go for some right now.

bcattoes

My take is caffeine is fine, but giving up soda is better. If you want caffeine stick to tea or coffee.

nphect

I've been upwards of 1.2g a day, no ill effects at all

holy she it

lizziebeth1028

My take is Starbucks. I could really go for some right now.

^^^^lol me too! all this talk of coffee has got me craving a cup. it's time to step out of the office and take a walk to starbucks!!:drinker:

Nix143

I mainline cups of English breakfast tea pretty much all day
And I have recently become addicted to Kenco Millicano - so my instant coffee, and therefore caffeine consumption, has gone up!

However I balalnce it out with lots of decaff green tea and water.

To be honest I'm more concerned about the amount of calories in Starbucks/Costa etc than I am about the caffeine. Meh.

sarahharmintx

Whats my take? YES PLEASE

queenpipper

diet soda is bad! Stick to tea or coffee

emily2tx

I had my metabolic resting rate measured one time while regularly using caffeine and the other time without using caffeine. There was no difference in my resting rate. I don't drink caffeine anymore. Not because of that, but because the diet sodas made me feel bad. Especially during cardio workouts.

twinmom01

it really isn't the caffine in soda that is bad - it is all the other junk that is...

I drink 2 cups of coffee a day with no problem...I treat my coffee as a treat and not a need - I add a little flavored creamer so the calories are about 50-75 for a cup and I will drink a cup instead of eating extra calories I don't need.

I gave up soda's over 2 years ago and only drink water, coffee and tea with an occassional extra (apple cider, glass of wine, lemonade) thrown in the mix when the occassion arises

melliebelly77

I love my Americanos and will never take acffeine out of my diet. I don't drink soda anymore, so coffee is it for me.

Jorra

diet soda is bad! Stick to tea or coffee

Prove it.

AmberJo1984

I cut out caffenated sodas several years ago. I cut out carbonated beverages all together (sprite) a year and a half ago. I haven't looked back once.

Try strength training as a way to "boost your metabolism" instead of caffeine. From what I understand, strength training will boost your metabolism and help you burn more through the day.

Toshiana123

Sodas tend to bloat me, so I drink spark instead. I used to drink alot of soda and then decided to quit once I started eating healthy. Every once in a while I'll get a craving for one but when I take the first sip it reminds me of why I don't drink it anymore...it's way to sweet! Think of all the sugar in one can of soda! ;0)

twinmom01

diet soda is bad! Stick to tea or coffee

Prove it.

http://www.termlifeinsurance.org/harmful-soda-full/

jonchew

I enjoy my morning cups of coffee, it's a social thing - and it tastes great! I also can go days without coffee and not suffer withdrawals. I also enjoy diet soda & seltzers (flavored and straight-up), again, it's a social thing - and it tastes great.

It seems that at the moment - the health pontificators feel that coffee is "in-favor" and say that a bit "is good for you" - personally, I'm tired of following the latest health-effects status.

If you like a cup-o-joe, enjoy it! If you like diet soda, enjoy it! if you like Seltzer... well, you get the idea.

oldmanstauf

diet soda is bad! Stick to tea or coffee

Prove it.

http://www.termlifeinsurance.org/harmful-soda-full/

Auto sugar to fat conversion with blood sugar spikes? I should have GAINED weight all this time

cbrrabbit25

diet soda is bad! Stick to tea or coffee

i agree. fake sugar HAS been proven to be bad for you and has been shown to cause cancer in rats. (they are more like humans than anyone wants to belive...trust me I do research for a living)

Jorra

diet soda is bad! Stick to tea or coffee

Prove it.

http://www.termlifeinsurance.org/harmful-soda-full/

Ooooooh, an infographic. I'm so scared.

minkakross

diet soda is bad! Stick to tea or coffee

i agree. fake sugar HAS been proven to be bad for you and has been shown to cause cancer in rats. (they are more like humans than anyone wants to belive...trust me I do research for a living)

everything causes cancer in rats if you give it to them in the extreme doses the researches use. I can't think of a single class action suit against Sweet and Low, Equal, Splenda etc...because of a human that died from it, can you?

PS I have a couple of cups of coffee a week, It's my only source of caffine and I enjoy it with milk and fake sugar.

jacquelyn_erika

I see nothing wrong with it. I was a habitual diet coke drinker for the longest time and haven't had any in a couple of years. Now I get my caffeine in the form of coffee but if tomorrow all caffeine was non-existent I would be okay with it. I did suffer from major withdrawal headaches when I stopped drinking diet coke. Ugh, it was the worst!

Louisianababy93

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this girl,needs caffeine! atleast my cravings have gotten better since i only have one or to cokes a day now.
cause' four months ago i dared you to talk to me before i had a coke or coffee milk in the morning!

tommygirl15

Oh coffee, how I love thee...