Coffee... Good or bad idea?

shann1979
shann1979 Posts: 13 Member
edited November 16 in Food and Nutrition
im still trying to figure out this health eating thing after a lifetime of not giving a *kitten* and the *kitten* to prove it.

Is coffee a bad idea? I limit my cream and sugar.
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  • avskk
    avskk Posts: 1,787 Member
    Coffee is an excellent idea.
  • jenncornelsen
    jenncornelsen Posts: 969 Member
    Are u expecting? Because then I wouldnt recommend to much caffine. If its an old picture than go for it. But remember any cream and sugar u add seriously ups the calories
  • jenncornelsen
    jenncornelsen Posts: 969 Member
    As example a large coffee with just one cream n sugarvis 120 cals for most places
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Measure/weigh whatever you put in it. It's a great idea.
  • LoupGarouTFTs
    LoupGarouTFTs Posts: 916 Member
    Is there life without coffee? If you're not avoiding caffeine for health reasons, then go for it.
  • IvanOcampo
    IvanOcampo Posts: 226 Member
    I love coffee - and have it as my regular pre-workout drink.
    Then again, I have it black with no sugar.
    If you're having milk/cream/sugar/etc, just fit it in to your macros.
  • RhineDHP
    RhineDHP Posts: 1,025 Member
    edited April 2015
    Drinking coffee? Unless you have medical issues that would be aggravated by caffeine,

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    Depriving people of coffee?

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  • stephanieluvspb
    stephanieluvspb Posts: 997 Member
    edited April 2015
    Coffee is ALWAYS a good idea. I use 2 servings ( 4 tablespoons) of yummy flavored creamer and either sugar or splenda. Weight loss is going great so far. ;)
  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,724 Member
    jenncornelsen wrote: »
    As example a large coffee with just one cream n sugarvis 120 cals for most places

    But How? Granted, I use half and half. One tablespoon = 20 calories. One teaspoon of sugar = 16 calories and I usually use Splenda or sweet n low

  • Lois_1989
    Lois_1989 Posts: 6,410 Member

    stephanieluvspb wrote: »
    Coffee is ALWAYS a good idea.

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  • jwolford90
    jwolford90 Posts: 43 Member
    Coffee is a GREAT idea! If i'm not mistaken, a cup of black coffee only has 4 calories per cup. I'm one of the odd ones because I like pure black coffee. I have tried putting 0 calorie sweeteners (stevia and truvia are best in my opinion) to change things up sometimes. You can also add almond milk to coffee and it makes it amazing as well. Almond milk mixed with a little 0 calorie sugar is great. Of course some people are against 0 calorie sugar, but it is okay in moderation from my view :)
  • GoodLittleEater
    GoodLittleEater Posts: 53 Member
    How does it make you feel? What are your cravings and eating habits when you have it? I would always prefer a stop in the coffee shop, but it's tempting not to get that delicious-looking muffin to go with.
  • festerw
    festerw Posts: 233 Member
    JaneiR36 wrote: »
    jenncornelsen wrote: »
    As example a large coffee with just one cream n sugarvis 120 cals for most places

    But How? Granted, I use half and half. One tablespoon = 20 calories. One teaspoon of sugar = 16 calories and I usually use Splenda or sweet n low

    Most places will use actual cream unless you specify milk or half/half. 1 tbsp is 51 calories. So figure they use 2 tbsp and the sugar and you're right near 120.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    I have my coffee. Don't laugh but my husband mixes the coffee with Teecceno and regular coffee so it is half and half... Not sure why he does this really.. but it is yummy.

    No real sugar for me (truvia and sugar free sweetener). My cup of Jo is around 16 calories a morning. I fit this cup of coffee in my calories every day..
  • jenncornelsen
    jenncornelsen Posts: 969 Member
    JaneiR36 wrote: »
    jenncornelsen wrote: »
    As example a large coffee with just one cream n sugarvis 120 cals for most places

    But How? Granted, I use half and half. One tablespoon = 20 calories. One teaspoon of sugar = 16 calories and I usually use Splenda or sweet n low
    Im talking restaurant not at home coffee
  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,724 Member
    jenncornelsen wrote: »
    JaneiR36 wrote: »
    jenncornelsen wrote: »
    As example a large coffee with just one cream n sugarvis 120 cals for most places

    But How? Granted, I use half and half. One tablespoon = 20 calories. One teaspoon of sugar = 16 calories and I usually use Splenda or sweet n low
    Im talking restaurant not at home coffee

    Places like Starbucks, maybe? Guess I see what festerw is saying. I add my own lighteners and sweeteners at restaurants, though. A cup of coffee could have any number of calories depending on how you make it

  • cahsrcook
    cahsrcook Posts: 6 Member
    I'm a sucker for coffee. I actually get truvia and skim they are lower cal alternatives and my coffee tastes amazing!
  • megomerrett
    megomerrett Posts: 442 Member
    Are you still pregnant or is it an old photo?
    Coffee is a bad idea for me as it makes me poo and cramp! I have one every now and then but just with a dash of milk, no sugar.
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    Coffee is an excellent idea. I'll be having my 3rd cup of the day in a few minutes.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    If you like coffee, drink it. It's too bitter for me, so I only get 1-2 mochas a year and work them into my calories.
  • kiittenforever
    kiittenforever Posts: 478 Member
    Great idea - having one right now :)
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    I say go for it if you like it. I have 2 cups in the morning and put a splash of half and half (Ok, actually a little less than a tablespoon but I log a Tbl.) and no sugar in it.
  • lulucitron
    lulucitron Posts: 366 Member
    The world can't handle me without my morning coffee lol...or maybe I can't handle the world....ok, both!
  • Freidon
    Freidon Posts: 169 Member
    As long as you don't go overboard on cream/sugar, it was a good idea for me.

    Caffeine helps me suppress my appetite. It's proven to do the same for others. However, if I overindulge on creamer, the sugar in creamer counteracts that. It's all a matter of what works for you.
  • paperpudding
    paperpudding Posts: 9,302 Member
    festerw wrote: »
    JaneiR36 wrote: »
    jenncornelsen wrote: »
    As example a large coffee with just one cream n sugarvis 120 cals for most places

    But How? Granted, I use half and half. One tablespoon = 20 calories. One teaspoon of sugar = 16 calories and I usually use Splenda or sweet n low

    Most places will use actual cream unless you specify milk or half/half. 1 tbsp is 51 calories. So figure they use 2 tbsp and the sugar and you're right near 120.

    This absolutely depends where you are. Maybe places using actual cream as the default is the norm where you live but it is not in Australia
    Most places use just milk and will usually use skim milk if you ask. And will ask if you want sugar or leave you to put it in yourself

    I have coffee with small amount of skim milk and no sweetener. 20 calories.
  • Nibornomis
    Nibornomis Posts: 10 Member
    edited April 2015
    I see coffee as my daily reward for sticking to healthy choices and yes, I use cream and a sugar substitute. If you enjoy something life is too short to deprive yourself. I've already lost 150 lbs with 80 more to go. Enjoy your coffee!
  • TerriK14
    TerriK14 Posts: 75 Member
    I have coffee every morning no sugar, just 2% milk. I couldn't function without it!!!
  • Meganthedogmom
    Meganthedogmom Posts: 1,639 Member
    Love me some coffee. For almost two years I was drinking it black, but got burnt out on the folgers so I've been adding my old sugar free creamer to it recently, until I can find some good whole bean coffee that I enjoy the taste of.

    Starbucks coffee drinks, however, bad idea!! I remember probably over a year ago I was going really well with counting my calories and eating well, and my mom decided to stop at Starbucks. I figured hell, why not? One venti white mocha won't kill me, right?
    After I drank it, I felt nauseous from all the sugar. I looked up the calories on the Starbucks website and if I remember correctly it was around 700 calories, which was like half my calories allowed for a day! I literally cried!
  • mikkirs
    mikkirs Posts: 1 Member
    Coffee (which I truly enjoy in the morning) is a natural diuretic. A diuretic is a something (usually a chemical) that causes the body to pull fluids and make urine. If you like to drink coffee you should follow every ounce with twice that amount of water. You can't count coffee as 'water' on your log because it will cause you to lose internal fluids PLUS pretty much all of the amount of coffee you consumed either as urine and/or feces. Example, one cup of coffee is usually 6-8 ounces you SHOULD then drink 12-16 ounces of water relatively soon. I try to do it within an hour.
    Coffee CAN be good and enjoyed if you don't let your love for coffee and all that you add to it to cause dehydration. Our bodies are mostly water - be kind and hydrate.
  • GoPerfectHealth
    GoPerfectHealth Posts: 254 Member
    Coffee has many nutritional benefits. It is high in antioxidants and is associated with many positive health outcomes.

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