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traceytoo
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Anyone out there big tea and coffee drinkers ... I count mine in my 1200 cal a day allowance and they are killing me, coming in at 200 calories per day :-(( but they are my comfort and stop me from eating, when I need something hot and comforting ... I can ask for suggestions, but I know what you are all gonna say - drink more water, and that's true, but it does not have the same comforting effect.
but 200 calories out of 1200 is a massive chunk of calories not being used on food ... any ideas, for low cal drinks, lower than tea / coffee .... if I got used to drinking them without skimmed milk, or tried ... that would make the difference I guess.
I kinda know the answers, jsut thinking out loud lol xxx
but 200 calories out of 1200 is a massive chunk of calories not being used on food ... any ideas, for low cal drinks, lower than tea / coffee .... if I got used to drinking them without skimmed milk, or tried ... that would make the difference I guess.
I kinda know the answers, jsut thinking out loud lol xxx
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how is it 200 cals?0
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I just count the calories in my milk. I don't take sugar. At the start of every day add 3/4 cup of milk to my diary, some days I may use more some days less, but I'm fairly sure it must even out over time.0
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Coffee and tea themselves are nearly calorie free. What are you adding to them?0
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try decaf flavored teas like Constant Comment or even decaf coffee after that initial cup. Then you're just drinking flavored water.
Also, try something like vanilla almond milk or skim milk instead of whole or cream to cut down on the calories. I started out with milk and sugar, switched to milk and splenda, then stepped down to just coffee and almond milk with no sweetner. It took a couple of days to get used to, but it really saves on the calories.0 -
I use sugar free creamer. I didn't use to it and I used so many calories!0
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im a major coffee drinker, but have at least halved mine since being on the water, but only drink it black with no sugar0
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Have you tried herbal tea/infusions? I drink them all the time - only 2 cals a cup and no need for milk or sugar.
Suex
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with skimmed milk .. in the MFP calorie database generic coffee with skimmed milk is 30 calories, I drink up to 6 a day and countless cupos of tea, also with skimmed milk ..0
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wow
i love my teas i have about 4 a day at 15 cals ago and thats with sweetner and milk.0 -
don't use any milk and use a sugar free sweetener. Stevia is what i think is the best0
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I drink green tea that has 0 calories and Yogi Detox tea that is 0 cals. I drink coffee once in a great while but just black.0
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I've switched to green tea, as I drink it straight. Thus, 0 calories.0
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I know what you mean. I love my cups of tea especially when the weather is a bit mild/cold and adding a couple of those to the meal plan whisks away the calories.
I'm lucky in a way though as I drink my coffee unsweetened and black so I have swapped a few cups of my tea to that. What about trying different teas like Green tea etc where you don't need milk or sugar?0 -
That's me, too. I tried Almond Milk in my tea, and it's not bad and less calories than 1%. I allow 1-2 tsp. sugar per day in my tea (somtimes 3), but switched to black coffee, which was difficult, but I'm finally used to it. I tried Splenda and Stevia in my tea, but don't like it. Nothing like real sugar.0
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with skimmed milk .. in the MFP calorie database generic coffee with skimmed milk is 30 calories, I drink up to 6 a day and countless cupos of tea, also with skimmed milk ..
After a quick tot up in my head I drink 8+ cups of tea or coffee a day, (mainly tea) I guess the 110 cals I log just isn't covering it:frown:0 -
You may want to reduce the number of cups you drink each day (2-3 instead of 6) and increase the amount of water you drink which you should do especially when drinking caffinated coffee/tea.0
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Maybe you should try to sweeten your teas with natural honey or nectar that may help.0
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I drink my coffee all but intravenously. And I am with you...sometimes it is a good substitute for a snack.
Coffee has virtually zero calories. I don't use sugar or milk or cream. I use IDEAL NO CALORIE SWEETENER. IMO, it is better and healthier than using an artificial sweetener. And, unlike stevia, it has no after taste!
Got to go...coffee time.....0 -
I know - I'm a coffee lover - I had three cups this morning and only have 300 calories left for the rest of the day! The programme like you has only given me 1200 calories a day and yet it tells me my BMR is over 1600 - is it trying to kill me or something!0
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I drink about 3 cups of tea a day and I add a little Agave Nectar, it's 60 cals per tablespoon. I use less than a teaspoon a day. Good flavor in all teas that I've tried.0
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