Your views on coffee?

sightnowchanging
sightnowchanging Posts: 13
edited September 26 in Food and Nutrition
I have to be honest: I'll go to bed early just because I'm so excited to wake up and have my morning coffee (with some sugar free Torani syrup in it, of course)!! But recently I've been reading some articles that say that drinking coffee can hinder weight loss? Do you guys think this is true? What have you heard on the matter?
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  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    Nope. But the SF syrup is full of junk, and I wouldn't recommend it. I've been a coffee addict my whole life and it's never hindered my weight loss. Whoever says it will simply isn't working hard enough to lose weight.
  • Crystal817
    Crystal817 Posts: 2,021 Member
    I love coffee. Black coffee only has about 2 calories per cup. So I really don't see how it could hinder weight loss. Unless you are adding a bunch of sugar and milk/cream.

    Everything in moderation!
  • Girlypeekaboo
    Girlypeekaboo Posts: 85
    I love coffee! but everytime i drink a cup i make sure i have an extra cup of water after
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Coffee is the lifeblood that fuels the dreams of champions. That is all.
  • Naomi91
    Naomi91 Posts: 892 Member
    coffee can help weight loss is what I have heard

    and I love the SF torani! What flavor do you have? :]
  • Crystal817
    Crystal817 Posts: 2,021 Member
    Coffee is the lifeblood that fuels the dreams of champions.

    qft
  • louell33
    louell33 Posts: 85
    I love black coffee, always start my day with a cup, then have at least 1 more throughout the day ( used to be loads more). Though I have have noticed since starting my journey, it makes me thirsty about 15-20 mins after I drink it????? so I have to drink more water, which is fine. Its just a little strange....
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    Hasn't hindered me. I only drinking it black other than a non-fat cappuccino on a rare occasion. I can relate to looking forward to that morning cup or shot. I used to stock decaf just so I could continue drinking it into the night.
  • monkeybuttsmommy
    monkeybuttsmommy Posts: 343 Member
    I look forward to my one cup every morning and I use REAL cream and artificial sweetner. BUT I gave up soda completely which is saying a lot since I would drink a twelve pack every two days! Its my one "cheat" but it isn't really if it fits into my daily calories and everything else is low fat non white carbs veggied up! And I am getting 30 to 45 mins of exercise EVERY DAY! I love my coffee and NO YOU CAN'T HAVE IT! LOL
  • aanddplusoanda
    aanddplusoanda Posts: 189 Member
    Haven't heard anything but I don't drink coffee and never have. Can't stand the taste lol
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    coffee can help weight loss is what I have heard

    and I love the SF torani! What flavor do you have? :]

    And where can I get more flavors than just the typical hazelnut and vanilla?...
  • natskedat
    natskedat Posts: 570 Member
    I don't have my textbook with me, but I do recall reading that a small amount of caffeine helps your body burn fat faster.
  • Naomi91
    Naomi91 Posts: 892 Member
    coffee can help weight loss is what I have heard

    and I love the SF torani! What flavor do you have? :]

    And where can I get more flavors than just the typical hazelnut and vanilla?...

    http://shop.torani.com/

    right here!! sooo many
  • msowens
    msowens Posts: 15 Member
    recently I've been reading some articles that say that drinking coffee can hinder weight loss? Do you guys think this is true?

    Do you have links? Or maybe can you tell us the reasoning behind it?

    Personally I don't believe it. Coffee is basically caffeine flavored water. Unless the caffeine somehow hinders weight loss, I don't see it.
  • Crystal817
    Crystal817 Posts: 2,021 Member


    http://shop.torani.com/

    right here!! sooo many

    Wow! I think I'm going to get some...Pumpkin Pie...yum!
  • reinventingandrea
    reinventingandrea Posts: 323
    I've never heard that at all but I gave up coffee when I gave up other stuff because I can't drink it without cream and sugar. :smile:
  • SunLove8
    SunLove8 Posts: 693 Member
    I've been drinking coffee this whole time and have lost weight. That's the science of coffee and weight loss to me...
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    coffee can help weight loss is what I have heard

    and I love the SF torani! What flavor do you have? :]

    And where can I get more flavors than just the typical hazelnut and vanilla?...

    http://shop.torani.com/

    right here!! sooo many

    I found it while the site was down for maintenance. Time to place a significant amount of orders. Lol.
  • Naomi91
    Naomi91 Posts: 892 Member


    http://shop.torani.com/

    right here!! sooo many

    Wow! I think I'm going to get some...Pumpkin Pie...yum!

    I have the pumpkin pie!! Its AMAZING :D I put coconut flavor in some diet hot cocoa too :)))) tastes like an almond joy! but 25 calories :D
  • Crystal817
    Crystal817 Posts: 2,021 Member


    I have the pumpkin pie!! Its AMAZING :D I put coconut flavor in some diet hot cocoa too :)))) tastes like an almond joy! but 25 calories :D

    Have you tried the peanut butter?! Coffee and peanut butter? Not sure it gets much better...
  • k2d4p
    k2d4p Posts: 441 Member
    Coffee is the lifeblood that fuels the dreams of champions. That is all.

    I 2nd this!

    FYI: I drink a big coffee every morning. I use chocolate coffeemate and real sugar. Everyday. Not kidding. My coffee every morning is about 200 calories and I factor my daily food with that already taken out. I have lost a lot of weight and I would not be a tolerable person without my coffee with all my additives.
  • skinnyhopes
    skinnyhopes Posts: 402 Member
    Love the caffeine :)
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member


    I have the pumpkin pie!! Its AMAZING :D I put coconut flavor in some diet hot cocoa too :)))) tastes like an almond joy! but 25 calories :D

    Have you tried the peanut butter?! Coffee and peanut butter? Not sure it gets much better...

    this is pure crazy talk. (and i want some)
  • Jena_72
    Jena_72 Posts: 1,057
    Coffee is the lifeblood that fuels the dreams of champions. That is all.
    I concur!
  • zeeeb
    zeeeb Posts: 805 Member
    lifeblood!

    i have just cut down from about 6-7 cups a day to 3-4 cups a day... i use it when i'm feeling peckish and want to eat, i have a coffee to get my mind off it (i should probably use water but seriously, that doesn't fill the hole when you want to consume something).

    i am now drinking 3-4 cups of coffee and the rest in green tea...
  • Naomi91
    Naomi91 Posts: 892 Member


    I have the pumpkin pie!! Its AMAZING :D I put coconut flavor in some diet hot cocoa too :)))) tastes like an almond joy! but 25 calories :D

    Have you tried the peanut butter?! Coffee and peanut butter? Not sure it gets much better...

    I havent! I just have had coconut an pumpkin pie :D
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member


    I have the pumpkin pie!! Its AMAZING :D I put coconut flavor in some diet hot cocoa too :)))) tastes like an almond joy! but 25 calories :D

    Have you tried the peanut butter?! Coffee and peanut butter? Not sure it gets much better...

    I havent! I just have had coconut an pumpkin pie :D

    To me this isn't coffee, this is just grown up soft drink!!
    But hey, if it makes you happy... go for it, we all have to have an indulgence (from Ruby who has just eaten more than is necessary at an Easter lunch at work!)
  • Crystal817
    Crystal817 Posts: 2,021 Member
    To me this isn't coffee, this is just grown up soft drink!!

    I just like my coffee light and sweet! Unless it's espresso. :wink:
  • tarjake
    tarjake Posts: 56 Member
    i started drinking more coffee when i started this in feb. because i was starving! couple ofr cups in the morning took the edge off my hunger.
  • appleofmyeye
    appleofmyeye Posts: 94
    I've been a daily coffee drinker for years and it's never had an effect on my weight.

    Caffeine is an appetite suppressant, so a cup of java can sometimes curb a snackie craving for a lot fewer calories. I also read an article a couple of years ago that reported moderate coffee drinking (like a cup or two a day) could actually help people who exercise lose more weight. (I think that was the gist of the research--forgive me for not having a link to share for this!) But it can also dehydrate you, so I do try to stick with just 1-2 cups a day to keep from drying myself out.

    I used to use splenda and FF half and half in my coffee, but I've been cutting out processed foods and artificial sweeteners, so now I use 1tsp of demerara (evaporated cane juice) plus 2oz of 2% milk or 2tbsp real half and half. My weekend splurge cup of coffee is sometimes spiked with half a shot of Irish cream instead. Either way, it only ends up totaling between 50 and 75 calories a day, and I build that into my daily allowance so it won't put me over. Sometimes if I get a dessert when eating out, I'll have a cup of black coffee with it, which is a nice contrast with something sweet.

    Anyways, if you like coffee, I see no reason not to drink it in moderation! :happy:
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