Coffee Lovers... I need help!

j3nnal3igh13
j3nnal3igh13 Posts: 134
edited November 8 in Food and Nutrition
Hi everyone!! I'm looking for some opinions or suggestions on my coffee intake during a day. I absolutely LOVE :love: my (pot) of coffee every morning. However, I know it's not the best thing for my weight loss journey, not to mention the amount of cream I use in a day. I'm looking for better options to put in my coffee. I don't like my coffee black, I need the sweetness/creaminess. I'm open to hear some healthier options because I am NOT giving up my coffee!! :noway: Thanks!!
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  • kimjean
    kimjean Posts: 9
    There is fat-free half and half (about 20 calories for 2 tsp). Also, you could try Stevia or Splenda as a sweetener. Lastly, if you just like the taste of coffee, you could drink decaf once you've gotten your caffeine fix in.
  • ginabgdc
    ginabgdc Posts: 46
    I love Iced coffee so I use coffee and half a serving of Bolthouse Farms Mocha or Vanilla drinks. I find them in the organic section. I think they have hazelhut as well but the other two I like most.
  • ginabgdc
    ginabgdc Posts: 46
    Oh forgot the added benefit is has extra protein too. Helps keep me full
  • Lauren_Whitney
    Lauren_Whitney Posts: 26 Member
    I love coffee too, I have to have it every day! I use Blue Diamond Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk, it has 40 calories a cup. The sweetened version has 60 calories a cup. It also tastes excellent in cereal, better than real milk in my opinion. You could also try soy milk, but I think almond milk is better.
  • alpha_andy
    alpha_andy Posts: 160 Member
    As for sweetener - my favorite new thing is Splenda plus fiber. Since I eat a lot of meat, it is always to get extra fiber. Yes I eat a lot of vegetables, but once in a while I don't get enough veggies. Fiber is also good for binding to carbs or sugars and making them get pushed through your system without processing.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    I brew the coffee with cinnamon in it. Put about 1/2 tsp or so in the filter before adding the grounds. This helped me go from either 2 tsp. of sugar and a bunch of half & half to 1/2 tsp. sugar and a little bit of half & half.
  • nurse_chris
    nurse_chris Posts: 189
    I read a study in Muscle and Fitness denouncing the common misconception of caffeinated coffee's negatives........ Coffee is regarded as a positive stimulant for weight loss. The notion of it being a diuretic was put into perspective as if you were to drink a warm cup of any liquid and you will have to go to the bathroom..... Anyway, that rant aside, there were some good tips for alternative additives to your coffee. let us know what you try
  • lydia9679
    lydia9679 Posts: 8
    I use fat free half and half...switched from sweetened, flavored creamers. One serving of the flavored stuff has fifteen more calories for half as much creamer. My two tbsp of fat free half and half usually does nicely for my entire (four cup) pot of coffee in the mornings. Sometimes, I add another half serving of the half and half if I need it, and my morning coffee is still only 30 calories. I use Splenda in my coffee, too. There was no way I was going to give up coffee, either!
  • thekat78
    thekat78 Posts: 70 Member
    Hi everyone!! I'm looking for some opinions or suggestions on my coffee intake during a day. I absolutely LOVE :love: my (pot) of coffee every morning. However, I know it's not the best thing for my weight loss journey, not to mention the amount of cream I use in a day. I'm looking for better options to put in my coffee. I don't like my coffee black, I need the sweetness/creaminess. I'm open to hear some healthier options because I am NOT giving up my coffee!! :noway: Thanks!!


    Something crazy I tried and REALLY liked: Special K French Vanilla Protein Shakes instead of creamer. 1 shake goes a LONG way. Plus, there's Agabe natural, low calorie sweetener, AND the Truvium sweetener! Both are pretty good, Truvium has no calories. So add a Truvium and a French Vanilla Shake?? I haven't tried the two together, but I have tried the shake. It was like adding cold, liquid creamer!!
  • Cosmic_Unicorn
    Cosmic_Unicorn Posts: 150 Member
    ^ I drink mine with almond milk sometimes too. It's good because it's not overpowering to the coffee taste like cream is.

    Also, I don't think coffee interferes with weight loss. Cream and sugar do, yeah, but coffee itself is nearly no calories and acts as a stimulant and even an appetite suppressant. If you're worried about dehydration just drink more water.
  • jzaz903
    jzaz903 Posts: 306 Member
    i agree with PP who recommended fat free half-and-half, it can add the creaminess to your coffee without so many of the calories! Personally, I like skim milk- i have to use more than i would with creamer, but my medium iced coffee with skim milk at dunkin donuts is only 40 calories!
    i sweeten with sweet and low in iced coffee, splenda in hot coffee- personally, i can taste a difference in the sweeteners, but i know many cannot.
  • kearyespeer
    kearyespeer Posts: 7
    Stevia and/or coconut milk! LOVE IT! And really, coffee is not that bad for you. It dehydrates you because of the caffiene so be sure to drink lots of water too!
  • DorisR184
    DorisR184 Posts: 471 Member
    I too CANNOT begin my morning without a HUGE mug of coffee.. I always use Coffee Mate powder (makes it creamy & DELISH) and I use regular sugar. It has not in any way interfered with my weight loss because I've managed to lose 72 lbs without having to give up my coffee :wink:
  • DonaGail
    DonaGail Posts: 190 Member
    I am addicted to coffee, I love it!
    I use the fat free half & half and some fat free hazelnut creamer and equal..its more calories than I like but its my morning kick off.
    During the day I just use a powdered french vanilla creamer..MUCH less calories and Im on the road all day so its easy to carry- that way Im not popping into convinience stores and using full fat creamers.
  • Newfiedan
    Newfiedan Posts: 1,517 Member
    bodyfortress vanilla creme whey isolate, you get the flavour of vanilla a little sweetness and some protein all in 1 shot without the sugar. FYI coffee is actually beneficial to weight loss, granted to much caffeine is not good for you but you can switch to a decaf later in the day.
  • aTROOPSTER
    aTROOPSTER Posts: 15
    I just use a tsp of sugar free vanilla creamer. It's not as great as sugar/half&half, but it does get the job done.
  • Gemini_1980
    Gemini_1980 Posts: 349 Member
    Really great ideas:bigsmile:
  • yad97
    yad97 Posts: 43
    I love high quality stevia. I don't like using any other fake sweeteners for health reason. Then I use 2 tbsp 1/2 and 1/2. It's sweet and creamy....and I don't mind the 40 calories and 3 grams of fat that I need to record. WELL worth it to have my morning pick-me-up!
  • BrentGetsFit
    BrentGetsFit Posts: 878 Member
    Go find some real coffee, freshly roasted as in like, "that day" then go grind it, brew it and drink it black. it's like fine dark chocolate, you'll never want to add anything to your coffee again.
  • prism68
    prism68 Posts: 11
    I have to add my mini-moo creamers to my calorie count every day, but what helped me cut down on coffee was buying a Keurig. The coffee (at least the extra bold roast I buy) is so much richer than regular brewed coffee that I just don't need as much. Less coffee has led to less creamer cals.
  • sunshinel397
    sunshinel397 Posts: 206 Member
    I love the new Natural Bliss Coffee Mate. The best flavor is Sweet Cream. It has 35 calories a tablespoon, but is all natural. No chemicals. They have a caramel one and a french vanilla one too.
  • Dtho5159
    Dtho5159 Posts: 1,054 Member
    I use my Keurig and use 2 kcups each morning. Each one is 3 calories. Then I usually put International Delight skinny fat free creamer and usually put 2tbsp in each cup so its 30 calories for the 2. I don't mind spending 66 calories a day on coffee when it keeps me sane lol. I use the flavored k cups and flavored creamer so I don't even need sugar anymore!
  • amber47821
    amber47821 Posts: 5
    I too love coffee, my go to is Coffeemate Liquid creamer in Fat Free Vanilla or Hazelnut. It gives the coffee the creaminess of half and half and a little sweetness too. For me I don't like too sweet but like others have said you can add Splenda, Truvia, etc. to find your right mix. 0 grams fat, 35 calories per tablespoon, I brew with a Keurig and like a smaller cup for stronger coffee so I find even a half a tablespoon is often enough, seems small I know but it is enough and makes the coffee the perfect light caramel color. That can be a treat for me in the afternoon also that is less calories than an orange!
  • Amy911Gray
    Amy911Gray Posts: 685 Member
    I have not given up my coffee or midday tea on weekends...It hasn't slowed down the program.

    For flavor/sweetness, I use sugar free vanilla syrup from Starbucks (and also available at Target). For the cream I use 2% milk (it's here and there's that calcium component too) for tea and at work I use regular coffee creamer--it's only 10 calories for a tsp..you can also make a "deal" with yourself to always exercise off the creamer/milk every day. I do that on weekends for tea--especially if its two or three cups...

    Watch that you don't drop the coffee off too quickly. My sister did that all at once and she ended up in the hospital for unexplainable migraines and a brain scan before she off hand said "I would love a cup of coffee--haven't had one in 4 days." Coffee in, migraine away!

    Good luck to you!! :)
  • Just1forMe
    Just1forMe Posts: 624 Member
    Here are 3 pages of suggestions from about 5 hours ago :) If you use the search button there are probably 20 more pages on MFP....

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/459970-coffee
  • bms34b
    bms34b Posts: 401 Member
    I'm with you!! The way I make it work is allowing myself my favorite half&half/honey combo, and with each cup after that, reducing what I put in it. I'd suggest a little bit of stevia and almond/soy milk. Skim doesn't seem to be enough for me. Also, i know it's not the same, but I've gotten really into teas lately too. I like the stevia with tea far better than I like it with coffee and it's got the same flavor and sip attributes that I love so much.
    Writing this has made me want another cup! Hm...
  • Roxana410
    Roxana410 Posts: 2 Member
    Hello! I love my coffee as well. Try to get used to the least amount of half and half and no more than one to two tablespoons of natural sugar. Stick to just your am coffee drink then green tea without sugar when ever you have the urge for more throughout the day. I lost a lot of weight when I stopped using the flavored creamers and reduced the crazy amount of sugar I added on top of the cream. Just do not use the coffee to replace sleep and you will be fine. Women are so super that they sacrifice sleep for productivity which leads us to eat more and drink tons of coffee to stay energized.
  • Roxana410
    Roxana410 Posts: 2 Member
    I heard Stevia is better w tea. I am going to try it.
  • amazon75
    amazon75 Posts: 165
    Torani has a whole line of sugar free syrups. I believe this is the brand of syrups that is used at Starbucks. You could use them for the flavor and unsweetened vanilla almond milk for the creaminess.
  • j3nnal3igh13
    j3nnal3igh13 Posts: 134
    Thank you SOOO very much everyone!!! Many great options. Going to try this and that until I can find the right one for me. Good luck to all of you on our "healthier lifestyle" journey!
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