Kicking the coffee with creamer habit!!!

Is there any way you can make room for it? For instance, is creamer really costing alot calorie wise? I'd just do my best to fit it in than to feel misreable not being able to drink it. I believe making massive cuts of the things we love from our daily diet makes us subconsciously resent our journey that's meant to better us; and causes us to go overboard and binge on the things we "missed" along the way once we feel we've reached our destination. I wouldn't cut it out, I'd find a way to fit it in, even if I couldn't do it everyday I wouldn't stop doing it all together. My answer may not be what you were looking for and I take my charge if it's not, I just want you and all of us to enjoy this. It doesn't have to be the "grueling" process alot of people paint it to be. #jmo

I measure creamer (Carmel macchiato is the best ever!) 1 Tbs no sugar needed as it is sweet enough. I have 2 cups in am, 1 cup (decaf) in afternoon and 1 - 2 cup(s) decaf in the evening. I make sure it fits in my macro. I have to have it especially in the evening to prevent snacking all night.

I quit coffee about 8 mos. ago and I miss it EVERY DAY. It was starting to give me really severe stomachaches. I switched to very, very black tea with 1 t. of cream and 1 t. of sugar. I still get the caffeine but OH I miss my daily espresso. My espresso machine looks sad and forgotten...

I confess...I too, was a creamer with a little bit of coffee drinker! I felt just like you...it was a waste of calories and my body doesn't seem to like it so much so I finally just kicked the habit. Getting healthy finally meant more to me than that creamer. It hasn't necessarily been easy because there is always a full pot of coffee made when I get into work each morning. And I had convinced myself for so long that I needed to have that cup of coffee to start my day but I really don't. I switched to drinking green tea to give myself a warm cup of something in the morning and there are so many great benefits to drinking green tea. I don't add anything to my tea...just straight up. So I wish you the best girly! I feel your pain and no how you feel but have no doubt that you will find a great replacement that works for you.

Use almond milk as creamer. Or drink it black mmmmmm

instead of eliminating it make it work with your calorie goal.

clambert1273 wrote: »

I won't give up my coffee or creamer... I will always budget for that lol

This! I love my flavored creamers and I drink them with flavored coffee. I measure out the tablespoons. I usually have one cup in the morning and I've gotten to where I'll have a cup at night as well. Usually more on the weekends.

I can't kick the coffee either...I have tried and used tea instead and it didn't last long, though I will have tea here and there. I have decided to use half and half (2tsbp is a serving size), half a serving size of blue agave sweetener, some cinnamon, AND vanilla extract to get the vanilla flavor. I agree sugar free creamer is just nasty and would rather splurge on the good stuff. I was like you and had little coffee to the creamer. I started trying different brands of coffee to see what I could drink with less of the add-ins. I like the Starbucks house-blend but prefer the Foldgers medium roast.

caffeine pill so you don't get a headache?

I love coffee. Did 5 years as a barista, and all the frothy calorie ridden sugar bombs are fine when you're doing 9 hours shifts and running around like a maniac, but not so much on lump days. I didn't kick coffee, but had the same problem with the withdraws. Republic of Tea makes a line of High Caf teas that actually have just a wee bit more caffeine than a cup of coffee, and are quite yummy. As for black coffee, switch to a light or blonde roast-they're not as bitter as the dark roasts, and start with strong flavors. Archer Farms, the Target brand, is reasonably priced and has some nice ones. If it's still to bitter, add a tiny dash of salt to your cup. It will help. Good luck!