Is Your Morning Coffee Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts?
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I drink black coffee every morning and then work out.
It hasn't sabotaged me.2 -
I agree 100% on the below person's comment.
Coffee actually suppresses my desire for food. (That's not why I drink it. I drink it because I love the feel of being CAFFEINATED!!! The other thing is a side effect).
And sometimes it induces a good poo. And I never weighed myself after a poo and the scale went up!!! So there's that!!!
Whoever said this, I agreelivingleanlivingclean wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »You're a certified dietician?
That was my thought too.
My morning coffee does not sabotage my weight loss efforts. Neither does my sugar consumption (added or naturally occurring).
Neither prevents me eating a nutrient rich diet, or consuming at least 2-3 times the recommended amounts of vegetables/fruit per day.
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When I started this journey, I never considered to take off my morning coffee out of it. As a matter of fact I added honey to sweetened and milk. The rest of my food intake was very clean and stick to my daily calories. My weight dropped 1 to 2 lbs per week. I don't believe caffeine will sabotage your diet.4
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I find coffee suppresses my appetite. I drink it mostly black, I do have sugar (candy) before I workout and don't cut other added sugar out of my day. No issues here... Except when I'm trying to gain and want that appetite back, I have to reduce my coffee intake a bit.1
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I’ve lost 60 lbs eating sugar and drinking plenty of coffee. I think I’m okay.2
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I've never put sugar in my coffee, ick. (I know some like it, but it's one of those things I can't imagine liking, coffee is not supposed to be sweet.) My coffee is black, and if anything reduces my appetite. I have dropped it a couple of times since MFPing (it's something I sometimes do for Lent), and there was no benefit appetite or food-choice related.
If it helps you, yay, good for you, but if you are assuming no caffeine would be beneficial to all, I advice rethinking and researching some more, as most of the research I've seen is that it's if anything a positive, in moderation.2 -
Nope, it has sabotaged nothing. I have 2 cups in the morning with stevia and skim milk and in the colder months, I often drink decaf in the afternoons. I also eat sugar and I've been losing a pound a week for several months.0
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TubbsMcGee wrote: »It’s incredible how weight gain, nutrient deficiency, and increased sugar cravings are associated with caffeine and sugar consumption! As a dietitian, I’m fascinated by what I’ve been compiling in my research, and what’s more, is I’ve noticed a dramatic difference in my mood and satiation through omitting my daily long black and sweet treats (I blame the kids for always having lollies around)!!
Both caffeine and sugar can block your calcium and magnesium receptors, which not only help with nerve function but also help keep cravings in check and tell your body when you’re full and should stop eating! Additionally, studies have shown that sugar is one of the most addictive substances on earth (8 times more than cocaine, actually!), making it even more difficult to nourish our bodies and remain fit and healthy.
I’ve been with MFP for nearly 10 years now in total. For 8 of those years I was eating clean, maintaining a healthy weight, hated coffee, and never had a sweet tooth. When I started culinary school, long gruelling hours made me turn to getting a caffeine fix to combat 20 hour days, and I soon realised that I had to taste test my baked goods before they went out. In a span of 10 months, I became addicted to caffeine and sugar, and stacked on 20kg. I’m now the heaviest I’ve ever been in my life.
I decided last week to cut caffeine cold turkey, and drastically reduce my sugar intake (no refined sugars unless it’s a special occasion, and even limiting fructose found naturally in fruits). I’m already beginning to notice a positive difference in my mood, digestion, energy levels, and desire to want to get healthy again (rather than just lazily accepting that I’m “now this weight”).
So now that I’ve beat my caffeine addiction, HERE’S TO KICKING SUGAR, TOO!!
Soooo have you ever been around someone who was addicted to cocaine? Yes, yes, sugar addiction is 8 times worse than that. That's why people who are addicted to sugar lose their families, jobs, and lives. Oh, wait.....
Just a tip for the future....please do not trivialize drug addiction in order to make some sort of point about the perceived dangers of sugar, caffeine, etc.25 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »TubbsMcGee wrote: »It’s incredible how weight gain, nutrient deficiency, and increased sugar cravings are associated with caffeine and sugar consumption! As a dietitian, I’m fascinated by what I’ve been compiling in my research, and what’s more, is I’ve noticed a dramatic difference in my mood and satiation through omitting my daily long black and sweet treats (I blame the kids for always having lollies around)!!
Both caffeine and sugar can block your calcium and magnesium receptors, which not only help with nerve function but also help keep cravings in check and tell your body when you’re full and should stop eating! Additionally, studies have shown that sugar is one of the most addictive substances on earth (8 times more than cocaine, actually!), making it even more difficult to nourish our bodies and remain fit and healthy.
I’ve been with MFP for nearly 10 years now in total. For 8 of those years I was eating clean, maintaining a healthy weight, hated coffee, and never had a sweet tooth. When I started culinary school, long gruelling hours made me turn to getting a caffeine fix to combat 20 hour days, and I soon realised that I had to taste test my baked goods before they went out. In a span of 10 months, I became addicted to caffeine and sugar, and stacked on 20kg. I’m now the heaviest I’ve ever been in my life.
I decided last week to cut caffeine cold turkey, and drastically reduce my sugar intake (no refined sugars unless it’s a special occasion, and even limiting fructose found naturally in fruits). I’m already beginning to notice a positive difference in my mood, digestion, energy levels, and desire to want to get healthy again (rather than just lazily accepting that I’m “now this weight”).
So now that I’ve beat my caffeine addiction, HERE’S TO KICKING SUGAR, TOO!!
Soooo have you ever been around someone who was addicted to cocaine? Yes, yes, sugar addiction is 8 times worse than that. That's why people who are addicted to sugar lose their families, jobs, and lives. Oh, wait.....
Just a tip for the future....please do not trivialize drug addiction in order to make some sort of point about the perceived dangers of sugar, caffeine, etc.
So to be fair to the OP, he didn't say that sugar addiction was worse than a cocaine addiction, which it probably is not. He said that sugar is more addictive than cocaine, which I can't dispute personally since I never tried cocaine. I do think that sugar as a substance can be highly addictive for certain people. As to how that affects their personal lives and those around them, is another issue.
Here's an article in which a few scientists/doctors debate the recent findings from a rat study. (not humans). https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/aug/25/is-sugar-really-as-addictive-as-cocaine-scientists-row-over-effect-on-body-and-brain10 -
I drink black coffee so no way it's sabatoging my weight loss efforts.0
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I suspect coffee's health benefits outweigh it's alleged problems. We've used it for decades to boost athletic performance and to ease efforts to "make weight" prior to competition.1
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Mine doesn't. It actually helps me not overeat, it surpresses my appetite. I asked a Nephrologist once about caffeine, at the time I was drinking a lot more Diet Coke than I do now, and I was honest with him that I drank 3-4 a day and he said it was fine. He said if I were drinking 12 a day it could be a problem, but normal levels of consumption is fine. Caffeine is not bad for you unless you have a sensitivity to it.0
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suzannesimmons3 wrote: »lucerorojo wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »TubbsMcGee wrote: »It’s incredible how weight gain, nutrient deficiency, and increased sugar cravings are associated with caffeine and sugar consumption! As a dietitian, I’m fascinated by what I’ve been compiling in my research, and what’s more, is I’ve noticed a dramatic difference in my mood and satiation through omitting my daily long black and sweet treats (I blame the kids for always having lollies around)!!
Both caffeine and sugar can block your calcium and magnesium receptors, which not only help with nerve function but also help keep cravings in check and tell your body when you’re full and should stop eating! Additionally, studies have shown that sugar is one of the most addictive substances on earth (8 times more than cocaine, actually!), making it even more difficult to nourish our bodies and remain fit and healthy.
I’ve been with MFP for nearly 10 years now in total. For 8 of those years I was eating clean, maintaining a healthy weight, hated coffee, and never had a sweet tooth. When I started culinary school, long gruelling hours made me turn to getting a caffeine fix to combat 20 hour days, and I soon realised that I had to taste test my baked goods before they went out. In a span of 10 months, I became addicted to caffeine and sugar, and stacked on 20kg. I’m now the heaviest I’ve ever been in my life.
I decided last week to cut caffeine cold turkey, and drastically reduce my sugar intake (no refined sugars unless it’s a special occasion, and even limiting fructose found naturally in fruits). I’m already beginning to notice a positive difference in my mood, digestion, energy levels, and desire to want to get healthy again (rather than just lazily accepting that I’m “now this weight”).
So now that I’ve beat my caffeine addiction, HERE’S TO KICKING SUGAR, TOO!!
Soooo have you ever been around someone who was addicted to cocaine? Yes, yes, sugar addiction is 8 times worse than that. That's why people who are addicted to sugar lose their families, jobs, and lives. Oh, wait.....
Just a tip for the future....please do not trivialize drug addiction in order to make some sort of point about the perceived dangers of sugar, caffeine, etc.
So to be fair to the OP, he didn't say that sugar addiction was worse than a cocaine addiction, which it probably is not. He said that sugar is more addictive than cocaine, which I can't dispute personally since I never tried cocaine. I do think that sugar can be highly addictive for certain people, highly addictive.
Nope to addiction.....how many times have you seem someone pouring sugar into their mouths from a bag in a supermarket aisle....always having a bag on them or physically sick/verge of death from withdrawl from not having sugar.....
They don't have to pour a bag of sugar into their mouths. They can keep candy and chocolate in their desks!! .3 -
Being healthy is all about balance. I find it frustrating when a particular food or drink is demonised or blamed for negative or positive outcomes. A donut/doughnut is not bad or the reason for weight gain, diabetes, cancer! However, eating too many on a consistent basis is potentialy detrimental to health. Antony (Almost finished BSc hons, Human Nutrition)6
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one thing this thread proves - don't blindly trust your dietitian! It is so important to educate yourself so when a so-called professional gives you bogus advice like this you can spot it from a mile away!21
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I just had a long talk with my Colombian goddess in a mug, and she assures me she is not out to get me.
I think if coffee is tripping up anyone's progress, it is likely the fault of what they're adding to it. I have mine with anything from half and half, almond milk, stevia, honey, cinnamon, pure vanilla extract... and even mix a pre-made low sugar protein drink in there when I'm out of creamer. And I've lost 20+ pounds in 2017.
It helps me focus, and get *kitten* done. That's a win-win.
I have found, through conversations with co-workers and friends, that when someone says "coffee" they don't always mean, well, coffee. They mean lattes, frappes, and some practically milkshake-y drinks from places like Starbucks and Dunkin. Most of those pack a caloric punch into the 3-4-500s, so yes, that would certainly derail your efforts if you indulged on a daily basis I would imagine.7 -
suzannesimmons3 wrote: »lucerorojo wrote: »suzannesimmons3 wrote: »lucerorojo wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »TubbsMcGee wrote: »It’s incredible how weight gain, nutrient deficiency, and increased sugar cravings are associated with caffeine and sugar consumption! As a dietitian, I’m fascinated by what I’ve been compiling in my research, and what’s more, is I’ve noticed a dramatic difference in my mood and satiation through omitting my daily long black and sweet treats (I blame the kids for always having lollies around)!!
Both caffeine and sugar can block your calcium and magnesium receptors, which not only help with nerve function but also help keep cravings in check and tell your body when you’re full and should stop eating! Additionally, studies have shown that sugar is one of the most addictive substances on earth (8 times more than cocaine, actually!), making it even more difficult to nourish our bodies and remain fit and healthy.
I’ve been with MFP for nearly 10 years now in total. For 8 of those years I was eating clean, maintaining a healthy weight, hated coffee, and never had a sweet tooth. When I started culinary school, long gruelling hours made me turn to getting a caffeine fix to combat 20 hour days, and I soon realised that I had to taste test my baked goods before they went out. In a span of 10 months, I became addicted to caffeine and sugar, and stacked on 20kg. I’m now the heaviest I’ve ever been in my life.
I decided last week to cut caffeine cold turkey, and drastically reduce my sugar intake (no refined sugars unless it’s a special occasion, and even limiting fructose found naturally in fruits). I’m already beginning to notice a positive difference in my mood, digestion, energy levels, and desire to want to get healthy again (rather than just lazily accepting that I’m “now this weight”).
So now that I’ve beat my caffeine addiction, HERE’S TO KICKING SUGAR, TOO!!
Soooo have you ever been around someone who was addicted to cocaine? Yes, yes, sugar addiction is 8 times worse than that. That's why people who are addicted to sugar lose their families, jobs, and lives. Oh, wait.....
Just a tip for the future....please do not trivialize drug addiction in order to make some sort of point about the perceived dangers of sugar, caffeine, etc.
So to be fair to the OP, he didn't say that sugar addiction was worse than a cocaine addiction, which it probably is not. He said that sugar is more addictive than cocaine, which I can't dispute personally since I never tried cocaine. I do think that sugar can be highly addictive for certain people, highly addictive.
Nope to addiction.....how many times have you seem someone pouring sugar into their mouths from a bag in a supermarket aisle....always having a bag on them or physically sick/verge of death from withdrawl from not having sugar.....
They don't have to pour a bag of sugar into their mouths. They can keep candy and chocolate in their desks!! .
That's not addiction that's greed.
I don't mean to make light of cocaine addiction or any other illegal drug addiction.
I'm not saying I agree with the OP or that it is a scientific fact that sugar is addictive, but it is in a large amount of processed foods and on purpose because of the taste that people crave. Is there more to it than just the taste? And what about children? Why do manufacturers put all of that sugar or hfc in breakfast cereals? Children like it and it becomes habit-forming. Is it all just greed on the part of the children or can they resist it? If they can't resist it and the result is obesity and diabetes 2, is that not an addiction?6 -
Sugar is the big bad right now. It was fat in the 80s. Sodium in the 90s. In a couple of years it'll be "ascorbic acid" diets or how mangifera indica is just making you so fat.8
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Where did the OP go? Probably stepped out to get a cup of coffee.7
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suzannesimmons3 wrote: »lucerorojo wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »TubbsMcGee wrote: »It’s incredible how weight gain, nutrient deficiency, and increased sugar cravings are associated with caffeine and sugar consumption! As a dietitian, I’m fascinated by what I’ve been compiling in my research, and what’s more, is I’ve noticed a dramatic difference in my mood and satiation through omitting my daily long black and sweet treats (I blame the kids for always having lollies around)!!
Both caffeine and sugar can block your calcium and magnesium receptors, which not only help with nerve function but also help keep cravings in check and tell your body when you’re full and should stop eating! Additionally, studies have shown that sugar is one of the most addictive substances on earth (8 times more than cocaine, actually!), making it even more difficult to nourish our bodies and remain fit and healthy.
I’ve been with MFP for nearly 10 years now in total. For 8 of those years I was eating clean, maintaining a healthy weight, hated coffee, and never had a sweet tooth. When I started culinary school, long gruelling hours made me turn to getting a caffeine fix to combat 20 hour days, and I soon realised that I had to taste test my baked goods before they went out. In a span of 10 months, I became addicted to caffeine and sugar, and stacked on 20kg. I’m now the heaviest I’ve ever been in my life.
I decided last week to cut caffeine cold turkey, and drastically reduce my sugar intake (no refined sugars unless it’s a special occasion, and even limiting fructose found naturally in fruits). I’m already beginning to notice a positive difference in my mood, digestion, energy levels, and desire to want to get healthy again (rather than just lazily accepting that I’m “now this weight”).
So now that I’ve beat my caffeine addiction, HERE’S TO KICKING SUGAR, TOO!!
Soooo have you ever been around someone who was addicted to cocaine? Yes, yes, sugar addiction is 8 times worse than that. That's why people who are addicted to sugar lose their families, jobs, and lives. Oh, wait.....
Just a tip for the future....please do not trivialize drug addiction in order to make some sort of point about the perceived dangers of sugar, caffeine, etc.
So to be fair to the OP, he didn't say that sugar addiction was worse than a cocaine addiction, which it probably is not. He said that sugar is more addictive than cocaine, which I can't dispute personally since I never tried cocaine. I do think that sugar can be highly addictive for certain people, highly addictive.
Nope to addiction.....how many times have you seem someone pouring sugar into their mouths from a bag in a supermarket aisle....always having a bag on them or physically sick/verge of death from withdrawl from not having sugar.....
I mean, I don't necessarily think sugar is addictive in the chemical sense. But at my lowest points I certainly have hidden in the kitchen and eaten sugar straight out of the bag (or sweetened juice crystals or got chocolate mix or whatever I had to hand). In my case I'm pretty sure I was self-medicating mild depression with it.2
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