Are people drinking coffee? Why or why not?

peanutkel7

I drink one medium coffee in the morning. With very little milk and 1-2 sugar. I won't give it up.

IreneAdler221

I will NEVER give up my morning coffee.

Never ever :drinker:

nfrewin

Yes. I drink it to wake up and to keep me from killing people.

^^ exactly!

k8eekins

I am just curious if people are drinking coffee? I have heard mixed things in relation to weight loss. So, why or why not? I personally stopped because it made me feel dehydrated, gross, and I like a little cream and sugar in it.

If you consciously choose to balance your coffee consumption - by drinking a few glasses of water [or fruit/herb flavoured water if plain water is not to your liking] - then that should pretty much handle your dehydration issue.

BUT! I had a cup today and it was soooo wonderful. I am wondering if this is something I want to completely give up......
Thoughts?

I really don't see why you should deprive yourself of coffee - at all!!! When I need mine - I just have it, usually when I feel I need that extra jolt to my day - depending on my load, usually with cardamon or cinnamon or cocoa powder [for my espresso or noisette - when the need calls]. Sometimes I'll enjoy my cuppa with a dash of maple or agave syrup and steamed milk or hot cream] And when I'm really pressed for a boost of decadence in my hot beverage, as my source of energy-boost - usually during a hectic day, I will without a care make myself my mug of coffee with homemade vanilla coconut [or almond] cream.

gabby365

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm, COFFEE!

lindaw66

I start work at 6am so I NEED coffee! I like it sweet and I use sweeteners , but I need to start brining in my own cream because the office has the packets of cream and that has a lot of calories in it. I account for them in my diary, but it's really waisted calories. I usually have 1 large travel mug of coffee and then I'm good for the day. I think as long as you count the calories and you don't drink it in excess, it's fine.

cuterbee

I drink 2+ cups a day. I've been known to drink 5 on occasion! But then, I like it plain, so it's not a big calorie cost. The taste, admittedly, is only OK, but it's the incredible scent of coffee that really makes it wonderful. Sometimes I put the cold coffee in the blender with ice and drink it that way (admittedly, there's not as much scent that way, but I really like cold drinks).

None after 1 pm, though; then it keeps me awake too late at night.

Since I used to get almost as much caffeine from soda pop, I think coffee is a MUCH better choice.

mickwin05

Drink 2 or 3 cups of decaf daily : ) YUM!

jha1223

I used to drink a LOT of coffee. Way too much most likely. I drank so much of it that I had a hard time putting down the coffee and picking up a water. But, I made the switch to teas a few months ago and am not looking back. The tea is much gentler on my stomach and has some great health benefits. And I have a bottle of water in between each cup of tea.

I am brewing the following loose leaf:

Phoenix Dragon Oolong
Green Flower Rooibos
Ginseng Oolong
Cinnamon Sensation Rooibos
Marzipan Medley

If I need to sweeten one up, I add a little bit of German rock sugar.

bcumak

I have a cup every morning with 1 tbsp of fat free creamer and no sugar. Only 27 calories and SO worth it:)

mitch16

A 12 oz cup of coffee with a little skim milk and Torani sugar-free syrup to start my day... And 16 oz of Starbuck's Via, straight up, mid-morning, if I am slumping.

My doctor said that she would much rather me drink coffee like I do than have any diet soda for my daily dose of caffeine.

marthathebear

A study shows women who drink 2 or more cups of coffee a day are less likely to be depressed. Why would anyone give up coffee. I'll give up red meat first, and I won't do that either.

By the way, I've lost 40 pounds since July.

linbert57

Coffee is the nectar of the gods....why would I give that up??

Derpina7

I only drink it on occassion as a treat, I'm a sucker for those specialty coffees! I do however drink tea daily though, at least 4 cups, but always clear

AlyMoniz

I find coffee itself is hardly any calories, but it's what you put in your cup that would cause it to become high in calories. There have also been some health benefits correlated with coffee drinking such as a decrease in certain types of cancers, developing type 2 diabetes, heart rhyme problems, and strokes. I included the article for anyone interested. Personally, I love the taste of coffee, especially the taste of black regular and espresso's, so I would never be able to give it up; however, I found when I was losing wait, having a latte would satisfy me, and curb my apatite (I'm a slow drinker) so I would end up using it as a snack or tie-over sometimes. I would have it with skim milk and no sugar, making it lower on calories. The caffeine didn't bother me, and I was drinking so much water that I didn't feel dehydrated either. Now, I still have a cup or shot because I enjoy the taste so much, but I don't drink as much as I used to, and I try to mix it up with some tea as well.

If you enjoy your coffee, regardless of what it is, I would say have it as long as you record anything extra.

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/coffee-new-health-food

treagal

yes, because I am a crazy beotch without it. lol
OMG, I just love coffee, it comforts me.

kacnallsmom

I won't give up my coffee. I do put creamer but I buy the fat free and don't use a whole lot. I factor the calories into my day. I tell my kids Coffee keeps the Mommy Monster away LOL

kristanb05

I'm a creamer addict. I don't actually like black coffee. I love the smell, but the taste makes me want to chuck. I was using a double serving of creamer and having 2-3 cups a morning. I've stopped. I'm now drinking loose tea. I use the mate teas from Teavana in the mornings for the caffeine and others later in the day to get me to drink more water or to get ready for bed. I like them plain, so it's no calories. I also like that since they are flavored, they feel more like a treat as well.

wtw0n

I drink several cups of coffee (with fat free milk - no sugar) every day. I just like it

Mlkmaid

I love coffee and it's one pleasure I won't give up. That, and I get up at about 5 a.m. most days! I drink "lite" coffee which I think helps. I do allow myself a Skinny Vanilla Latte at Starbucks after my Tuesday morning yoga class. I don't have one close to my house so that's probably a good thing. I am caffeine senstive, however, so I have to stop my mid-afternoon or it interferes with my sleep at night. If I go a late movie and have a diet soda I'm literally up all night! I probably have 3 cups total max per day. And, truth is, why would you give up coffee when there are well-documented health benefits for moderate consumption and it's 0 calories? We have to give up so much as it is when we are dieting.

mariclemm

I suppose I'm lucky in this area, I've never been all that addicted to having a morning cup of coffee. Don't get me wrong, I think a coffee with cream and sugar tastes amazing, but it was never something I felt I needed.

So, that said I haven't been drinking it much. The only time I get a cup (I try to only have it black, but do occasionally spring for cream and Splenda) is when I'm about to fall asleep at my desk at work which usually only happens once or twice every few weeks.

I decided not to have a lot of caffeine which was the reason I try to only drink it occasionally.

jasminetoi

Not only will it wake you up but it will send you straight to the bathroom! What more could you want for your morning routine? Splenda has no calories, i personally like sugar in the raw and feel no shame from it. You can create your own creamer by allowing raisins to soak in milk for 24 hours #eatclean

minihaha80

I drink coffee because i dont want to end up in prison for manslaughter, i will kill people if i try to drive without it in the morning. I still use half & half and creamer, works out to only 72 calories anyway, small price to pay to avoid such large consequences. I should probably mention that coffee fuels my workouts too, so without it, id probably be fat and lazy (irritable too) instead of slightly over my ideal weight and raring to go

michelle0989

yes, i drink coffee. because i do not want to end up in jail for doing something bad.

Strobins05

Coffee, that mofo is my mojo!:drinker:

MyChocolateDiet

I am not drinking coffee because I gave that up two years ago due to migraines and haven't had a migraine since.

It was forbidden on an old weight loss plan I used to do, (can't remember why) but I used to drink it anyways and I still lost weight. This time around as I said, I'm now caffeine free and only use it as "medicine" (on the advice of a neurologist friend) if I feel headache coming on I take a strong coffee as a first line of defense before reaching for real medicine. It usually works and am grateful for the advice of that friend and the fortitude and patience it took to quit. Took me a whole year to quit gradually about as long as this weight loss plan will take to get me to goal weight. Caffeine is no joke and whatever you decide to do, proceed informed and with a plan as quitting cold turkey can cause withdrawal symptoms that are not only no fun, but may weaken your resolve in the face of your diet. Do your homework and decide if it's the right time for you and whether your dieting plan works with or without it.

cjudesaenz

I only drink coffee on the days I work, Gotta have motivation during those long 12-16 hour shifts....

5stringjeff

I only drink coffee on days that end with "y," days in which the sun rises before noon, and days in which all eight planets do not align perfectly into a straight line that points to the center of the galaxy.

MyChocolateDiet

I am just curious if people are drinking coffee? I have heard mixed things in relation to weight loss. So, why or why not? I personally stopped because it made me feel dehydrated, gross, and I like a little cream and sugar in it.

If you consciously choose to balance your coffee consumption - by drinking a few glasses of water [or fruit/herb flavoured water if plain water is not to your liking] - then that should pretty much handle your dehydration issue.

BUT! I had a cup today and it was soooo wonderful. I am wondering if this is something I want to completely give up......
Thoughts?

I really don't see why you should deprive yourself of coffee - at all!!! When I need mine - I just have it, usually when I feel I need that extra jolt to my day - depending on my load, usually with cardamon or cinnamon or cocoa powder [for my espresso or noisette - when the need calls]. Sometimes I'll enjoy my cuppa with a dash of maple or agave syrup and steamed milk or hot cream] And when I'm really pressed for a boost of decadence in my hot beverage, as my source of energy-boost - usually during a hectic day, I will without a care make myself my mug of coffee with homemade vanilla coconut [or almond] cream.

Dehydration is not the only issue with coffee consumption you must consider caffeine as a drug with drug like withdrawal symptoms and proceed informed and with caution when weaning from it. Coffee never interfered with my dieting before. You choose if you have other reasons for quitting and do it carefully. I don't think weight loss will be harmed by enjoying your coffee and it is a really nice little treat when losing weight, and it does suppress the appetite or at least it did for me, and it does help with energy which may help your workouts or activity levels to prevent boredom eating.

StuCox99

Coffee isn't that bad for you unless you're drinking too much of it (you'll know when you do ). And everyone who claims that it dehydrates you - show me the science that backs this claim up! To my knowledge there isn't any scientific evidence that it dehydrates you and you need extra water. This is a myth. Yes - the caffiene molecule is a known diuretic but it's a mild one - and unless you are drinking copius amounts (that makes you pee a lot!) then I wouldn't worry too much about dehydration at all... Alcohol on the other hand is a different story!! LOL