Are people drinking coffee? Why or why not?

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

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

^^ exactly!

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm, COFFEE!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Coffee, that mofo is my mojo!:drinker:

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

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.