Getting over coffee creamer

I use low calorie once a day. But I drink way more coffee than that. Usually around 5-8 cups a day. So, after the first, it's all black coffee. I use stevia on the first two. My creamer is only like 10 calories per spoon.

Why get over it? To me, it's totally worth the the 40 or 60 calories in my sugar-free vanilla creamer!

I switched to skim milk BUT if you aern't drinking a lot, then you really shouldn't have to sacrifice it. MAny people here advocate using and keeping their morning cup of jo the same during their change because it is not something they intend to change for the long haul. Others will state that the high fat creamers actually assist in weight loss as long as it isn't in unrealistic quantities.

I use skim at home and full on half and half at work... The work cup of coffee comes on during the cold weather, it is a comfort that helps keep me warm and ticking during hibernation season. If you aren't consuming large amounts, then I wouldn't worry too much. Switch to a sweetener like Stevia (all natural) and bump to skim or keep the creamer and just reduce the amount you use.

Also, if you really want to get on with switching to black coffee, I suggest making your coffee less strong than usual, this may help with the change and overcoming the "bitter" taste everyone finds hindering. I used to drink black, I can do either now just fine I just prefer it with cream and sweetener now.

Another thing you could try that is REALLY healthy is switching to Vanilla Almond Milk. A bit more pricey but VERY healthy, low in calories, high in calcium... Good alternative.

I have 2 cups in the AM and measure with my tablespoon...1tb=35 calories. I usually have 2tbs...then have a liter of water. I'll also have different flavored teas, and, at night, not all the time but at times, when i want something warm and sweet to drink after dinner, I'll drink a Swiss (Diet) Hot Chocolate 25 calories---just for a treat.

Buy better quality coffee. Good quality coffee doesn't need anything.

Cream and sugar is what you add to bad coffee to disguise the taste.

I switched to skim milk BUT if you aern't drinking a lot, then you really shouldn't have to sacrifice it. MAny people here advocate using and keeping their morning cup of jo the same during their change because it is not something they intend to change for the long haul. Others will state that the high fat creamers actually assist in weight loss as long as it isn't in unrealistic quantities.

I use skim at home and full on half and half at work... The work cup of coffee comes on during the cold weather, it is a comfort that helps keep me warm and ticking during hibernation season. If you aren't consuming large amounts, then I wouldn't worry too much. Switch to a sweetener like Stevia (all natural) and bump to skim or keep the creamer and just reduce the amount you use.

Also, if you really want to get on with switching to black coffee, I suggest making your coffee less strong than usual, this may help with the change and overcoming the "bitter" taste everyone finds hindering. I used to drink black, I can do either now just fine I just prefer it with cream and sweetener now.

Another thing you could try that is REALLY healthy is switching to Vanilla Almond Milk. A bit more pricey but VERY healthy, low in calories, high in calcium... Good alternative.

Thanks for the advice. I do like my coffee strong...I think I make it that way so the flavor comes through all the creamer!!! bahaha....kind of defeating the purpose???

That's backwards. Weaker coffee is actually more bitter. Coffee is made by water dissolving the compounds out of the bean. By using less coffee, the water dissolves more out of each ground, leading to more bitter compounds in your cup.

I hear about coffee creamer a lot and I don't think we have it in the UK. Some I've read about makes the cup of coffee 200 - 300 cals!

What one poster said is right; buy a good quality coffee for a start. A good coffee is worth the money and tastes much better with nothing in it than a rubbish one.

You could try cutting down on the amount you use gradually and then stopping completely. I used to have 2 sugars in my tea, and one day I just stopped. I thought it tasted vile at first, but after about a week I could never go back.

Try flavored coffee with skim milk, if you have a keurig they usually have variety packs so you don't get bored. Or if you find one flavor you like....the Kahlua coffee is out of this world!

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I switched to skim milk BUT if you aern't drinking a lot, then you really shouldn't have to sacrifice it. MAny people here advocate using and keeping their morning cup of jo the same during their change because it is not something they intend to change for the long haul. Others will state that the high fat creamers actually assist in weight loss as long as it isn't in unrealistic quantities.

I use skim at home and full on half and half at work... The work cup of coffee comes on during the cold weather, it is a comfort that helps keep me warm and ticking during hibernation season. If you aren't consuming large amounts, then I wouldn't worry too much. Switch to a sweetener like Stevia (all natural) and bump to skim or keep the creamer and just reduce the amount you use.

Also, if you really want to get on with switching to black coffee, I suggest making your coffee less strong than usual, this may help with the change and overcoming the "bitter" taste everyone finds hindering. I used to drink black, I can do either now just fine I just prefer it with cream and sweetener now.

Another thing you could try that is REALLY healthy is switching to Vanilla Almond Milk. A bit more pricey but VERY healthy, low in calories, high in calcium... Good alternative.

Thanks for the advice. I do like my coffee strong...I think I make it that way so the flavor comes through all the creamer!!! bahaha....kind of defeating the purpose???

That's backwards. Weaker coffee is actually more bitter. Coffee is made by water dissolving the compounds out of the bean. By using less coffee, the water dissolves more out of each ground, leading to more bitter compounds in your cup.

Very interesting... I have literally drank it all my life and started with it black, switched to creamer because the hubs got me hooked on the flavored stuff. I drink the darkest roast available, always have. I never tried to make it less trong myself so I really appreciate your knowledge on the matter

Just get sugar free. Its like 15 calories a table spoon. I usually have 4 cups a day so thats only 60 calories. Like others have said, its something i thoroughly enjoy, and i wont give it up.

Buy better quality coffee. Good quality coffee doesn't need anything.

Cream and sugar is what you add to bad coffee to disguise the taste.

This.