Anyone drink green tea?

fatpanda96
fatpanda96 Posts: 77
in Health and Weight Loss
I've been hearing a lot about how green tea is suppose to boost your metabolism, make you happier, and do all these great things for you. I've just been having a cup a day for about a week and was wondering, does anyone else drinks it and sees any differences? thanks :)
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  • kayla7jackson
    kayla7jackson Posts: 72
    I drink lipton diet citrus green tea, it is my fix for soda.
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    yes I drink it and no, I just feel the caffeine effects...:drinker:
  • legnarevocrednu
    legnarevocrednu Posts: 467 Member
    I have 10 ounces of hot green tea 5 times a week, first thing in the AM. I haven't noticed a difference, but I'm not a coffee drinker, and the little bit of caffeine helps get me going.
  • momcrom
    momcrom Posts: 5
    I LOVE green tea. I drink 2 big mugs everyday! It has so many wonderful antioxidants and other benefits. You have to get good quality green tea however. Costco has one that I love. I know for sure it helped prevent me from getting sick this winter while everyone around me was really sick with respiratory viruses. I used to drink coffee with half and half and sugar, so green tea has helped me cut out those calories
  • Jul158
    Jul158 Posts: 481 Member
    I drink three mugs of Yogi green tea a day..I can't say I really recognize it impacting my metabolism but it does make me feel healthier and less bloated!
  • igjreilly
    igjreilly Posts: 3
    I've been trying hard to drink at least 5 cups a day over the last month, and I THINK it has increased the burn. Hard to say though, because some of this has been as a substitute for alcohol in the evenings, and the loss of those calories is telling.
    Regardless of whether or not it aids with weight gain, i think it is undeniably good for you.
  • himynameisjess
    himynameisjess Posts: 22 Member
    I drink it every day, multiple times a day. My office is usually so cold that I like having something warm to drink that doesn't have as much caffeine as coffee.

    I think it does help with your metabolism a bit, but not to the extent that it'll help you lose a ridiculous amount of weight just by drinking it. I think I read somewhere that it accounts for a 4% increase in metabolism versus not drinking it at all. I usually have a cup when I start feeling hungry before lunchtime and it helps suppress my hunger a bit. :)

    It's a nice little cup of warmth that has positive benefits, in my opinion.
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    I do, but I drink it without the caffeine. I use my Keurig and put 2 regular teabags in the cup. I then add frozen blueberries and a bit of honey to my mug and brew the tea into it. I absolutely love it and may start drinking it more often. I don't think I'd lose weight from it, but the health benefits are awesome. :)
  • Sweet_Gurl_Next_Door
    Sweet_Gurl_Next_Door Posts: 735 Member
    I drink green tea it gives me a lot of energy and a nice boost. I don't drink regularly like I should.
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    It makes me happier because it tastes good, and allows me lots of hot drinks without a massive calorie bomb.

    I drink LOTS of it.


    I see none of the effects they 'claim'. But it tastes good, and doesn't appear to be poisonous, so I drink it.
  • sethysgirl
    sethysgirl Posts: 45
    I drink a lot of tea period. Green tea I tend to drink as it warms up outside and it does help me feel better. A lot of times if I am having some stomach "issues" if I drink green tea it helps settle it.
  • RitaSantoss
    RitaSantoss Posts: 986 Member
    I normally drink it everyday mixed in with another tea, so it can pass unnoticed. But yesterday (since for March 5th & 6th were major cheta days) I drank green tea solely bu itself all day long so it serves as a detox to flush out all the icky-ness out of my system. What I notice is that I go to the bathroom more often and I really do think it works.
  • HealthyWarrior
    HealthyWarrior Posts: 394 Member
    I tried drinking green tea but after one mug I was jittery feeling. Weird cause I drink coffee and don't feel jittery.
  • mrscruz625
    mrscruz625 Posts: 59 Member
    I heard drinking warm water with lemon in the morning is good for you. It is HORRIBLE tasting so I add the lemon to Yogi Green Tea Blueberry Slim Life. I love how I feel since I started this.
  • PrettyUgly18
    PrettyUgly18 Posts: 31 Member
    It definitely does! stop drinking it for a few weeks and you will notice the difference !
  • jpvieira
    jpvieira Posts: 50 Member
    I drink it daily. I drink it because I enjoy it, but also because numerous studies show health benefits (including weight loss) associated with it. I can't say I have noticed it doing anything, but I figure its like taking a vitamin, the good it does may not necessarily be observed, but its still there :-)
  • RambyPandy
    RambyPandy Posts: 118 Member
    I love green tea. I try to have a cup a day. I like Tazo China Green Tips. It has a cedary smell that reminds me of home.
  • SirgS
    SirgS Posts: 21
    I drink green tea, mint and lemon on an every other week basis. I use 4 bags a day (2 over night cold steep and 2 when it gets weak) and drink it as i would my water. I use this mixture to mix up me drinking water all day. I'm not a soda person...I'm truly a waterholic.
  • lisavirani
    lisavirani Posts: 117 Member
    every day. Lipton Mandarin Orange is fabulous! And Lipton Mixed Berry
  • tryinghard71
    tryinghard71 Posts: 593
    I drink it daily. I drink it because I enjoy it, but also because numerous studies show health benefits (including weight loss) associated with it. I can't say I have noticed it doing anything, but I figure its like taking a vitamin, the good it does may not necessarily be observed, but its still there :-)

    ^^

    Agree. Even if it does not help weight loss the health benefits are the most important.
  • ashleya831
    ashleya831 Posts: 1
    I drink at least 6 cups of green tea a day. I see a difference in my skin and it has helped me a lot on my weightloss journey. I lost over 20 pounds my first month. I read that if you drink 4 cups a day for 8 weeks it will help you lose 10 extra pounds. I drink my tea cold and sometimes with Peach. So good!
  • annpatricianielsen
    annpatricianielsen Posts: 14
    I drink 5 cups of green rhubarb tea every day (Sometimes it's black tea - depends on the mood I'm in! :-)) I have read about these benefits, but frankly I'm don't see any difference. I only drink it because I can't function unless I've had my daily tea!
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I've been hearing a lot about how green tea is suppose to boost your metabolism, make you happier, and do all these great things for you. I've just been having a cup a day for about a week and was wondering, does anyone else drinks it and sees any differences? thanks :)

    I drink it because it tastes good and I like the caffeine buzz :drinker: It has some minimal health benefits but it's not a miracle elixir.
  • BeautifulBrownButterfly
    BeautifulBrownButterfly Posts: 113 Member
    I love green tea I drink Bigelow Green tea with Lemon twist tea half of lemon and honey!! It helps me with when i feel bloated!! I can def tell the difference when i drink it and when I don't
  • Lochbuie
    Lochbuie Posts: 1 Member
    I drink at least one cup of green tea per day steeped from a tea bag. My green tea has hints of lemongrass and spearmint, and is very tasty. Green tea helps with metabolism and is chock full of antioxidants! Drink up!!
  • dmkoenig
    dmkoenig Posts: 299 Member
    Green tea isn't going to be a magic potion to melt away pounds but its antioxidant benefits are well-understood so at a low level body function it's a very healthy add. The more tangible positive benefit is probably as a replacement for drinking or eating something less healthy.

    I prefer to drink a Chinese Green tea called Lungching, not only because I can find it cheap at an Oriental market but because it is a milder green tea with a hint of natural sweetness so I can leave the tea steeping indefinitely and drink it without adding any sweetener. I bring it to work and drink at least a couple of big mugs a day. I don't notice any pronounced caffeine hit but it is a nice soothing drink to reach for...
  • MerMandy17
    MerMandy17 Posts: 117 Member
    I drink Green Tea with Mint both hot and cold. I usually try to have a glass or mug when I'm feeling hungry (and it isn't mealtime) that way I know for sure if I was actually hungry or not. I have heard similiar things. Either way, its an easy way to get your water in each day and its has no calories and lower levels of natural caffenine!
  • cljabusc
    cljabusc Posts: 48
    i've been drinking it form about a month and a half in place of my morning cup of coffee. my skin is clearer (could be changed diet or water intake), and i no longer crave coffee. I don't think you will be able to notice a drastic difference. It might not show on your outsides, but it deffinately makes a difference on your insides and i think that's reason enough to drink it
  • JessicaRobin67
    JessicaRobin67 Posts: 275 Member
    Yes, but like the kind with blueberries and Acai... Green tea with Superfruit
  • LisaR86
    LisaR86 Posts: 17 Member
    I've been drinking it every morning & afternoon to help curb my appetite while doing a 90-Challenge with my ViSalus shakes. I only started this week so may be too soon to tell if it's doing any else. Good luck with your fitness goals!

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