Caffeine for appetite control - too much?

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  • VykkDraygoVPR
    VykkDraygoVPR Posts: 465 Member
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    piheart wrote: »
    @vgnfarmer I love the idea of decreasing my intake this way, thank you! Definitely buying some decaf beans to try this when it becomes an issue.

    Definitely less painful and aggravating than my method. When I start getting caffeine headaches if I miss a day of coffee, then I just cut out all caffeine for a couple of weeks. Happened more often when I was guzzling energy drinks, thankfully.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,943 Member
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    piheart wrote: »
    Ever since starting MFP my caffeine habit has increased. I like drinking coffee throughout the morning at work and home because it keeps me from looking for the candy and pastries! However, this used to be a mere 8 oz cup or two in the morning, and now it has extended to *4-8 8 oz cups every day, consistently. Additionally, I now drink 32 oz of iced black tea in the afternoons.

    Is this too much caffeine? Am I going to see any detrimental effects from this? Not too worried it's dangerous necessarily, but I am more interested in the personal habits of others concerning caffeine and appetite control. Thanks everybody! Snarky comments and remarks welcome (;

    I think that all depends on you. If I drink a whole lot of caffeine, it switches on my hunger signals. I drink decaf at home and have a couple of caffeinated cups at the office, and I'm okay. For me, it's all about moderation because I don't want to give caffeine up.
  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
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    jemhh wrote: »
    pinggolfer96 wrote: »
    Caffeine will temporarily reduce appetite, but once it wears off and cortisol levels rise, appetite may actually be stimulated

    Is there a link between caffeine intake and cortisol levels? I've never read up on or looked for info about this but would be interested in reading about it.

    Yes there is. It also has a negative effect on your adrenals when consumed in excess. I believe coffee is healthy in moderation for its health benefits, but don't rely on it for energy or appetite suppression
  • dhimaan
    dhimaan Posts: 774 Member
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    8-10 cups a day for 10 plus years sometimes 15 cups. It does help with appetite control to an extent.
  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
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    dhimaan wrote: »
    8-10 cups a day for 10 plus years sometimes 15 cups. It does help with appetite control to an extent.

    True, but so can water or many other liquids. Sometimes just the flavor of something can help reduce appetite/ cravings. I've noticed caffeine free diet drinks can do the same.
  • Meowzi_Anova
    Meowzi_Anova Posts: 3 Member
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    I've noticed my caffeine intake creeping up too, for the same reasons. Try swapping out for decaf or green tea occasionally, usually the psychological effect (combined with the filling effect of a warm drink) will be enough to curb appetite. Too much caffeine can be bad for your diet in the long run, disrupting sleep/increasing agitation/reducing your bodies own subconscious appetite control. But don't panic too much, just bring it down a little bit at a time.
  • PinkPixiexox
    PinkPixiexox Posts: 4,142 Member
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    I'm no expert - In fact, I probably drink way more coffee per day than is suggested because I LOVE it! It hasn't effected me in any negative ways, I don't get jittery or wide awake or headachey. It may be that I'm immune to the side effects (lol) but I generally think everyone's reactions are different. I probably drink around 6 cups of coffee per day and feel absolutely fine (I don't withdraw or anything if I don't have that amount either) whereas my boyfriend drinks one is on instant 'high alert'!
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
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    pinggolfer96 wrote: »
    jemhh wrote: »
    pinggolfer96 wrote: »
    Caffeine will temporarily reduce appetite, but once it wears off and cortisol levels rise, appetite may actually be stimulated

    Is there a link between caffeine intake and cortisol levels? I've never read up on or looked for info about this but would be interested in reading about it.

    Yes there is. It also has a negative effect on your adrenals when consumed in excess. I believe coffee is healthy in moderation for its health benefits, but don't rely on it for energy or appetite suppression

    I read a bit about it last night and it looks like there's evidence going every which way about caffeine and cortisol. Regardless, I'm going to try cutting back a bit. I usually drink an entire french press's worth of coffee plus two to three glasses of iced coffee or tea per day. Cutting back may or may not help but it certainly couldn't hurt.
  • piheart
    piheart Posts: 122 Member
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    jemhh wrote: »

    I read a bit about it last night and it looks like there's evidence going every which way about caffeine and cortisol. Regardless, I'm going to try cutting back a bit. I usually drink an entire french press's worth of coffee plus two to three glasses of iced coffee or tea per day. Cutting back may or may not help but it certainly couldn't hurt.

    I agree - your intake sounds similar to mine! And I think I might start cutting back just a bit too. Definitely won't hurt the wallet either, if you're always buying nice bags of whole beans like me!

    Thanks again for all the responses, everyone. I think it's so interesting how some people also feel like coffee/caffeine helps with their appetite and the opposite for others.
  • sunandmoons
    sunandmoons Posts: 415 Member
    edited September 2015
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    I don't drink coffee and or colas. Quit doing that about 7 years ago. There are days however I need a little pick me up but it passes. Last year I did try Sonic Neuro. It tastes good and low in calories but it is expensive at 3.49 a bottle so I gave it up too. Some days I do crave the flavor.

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