I'm not sure where the advice to give up caffeine comes from but it should not affect weight loss and/or maintainance. Coffee has very few calories. I drink three cups a day and it does not seem to affect my weight though I have read --again not from documented reliable sources--that I need to drink more water to counteract the diuretic effect of caffeine. Enjoy your espresso machine!

I drink 3 cups of coffee every morning and it doesn't affect my weight. I use splenda and a splash of skim milk in it. Its my last vice so I'm sticking with it.

I 2nd the coffee at beginning of the day and tea at the end. I drink caffeine free tea at night around 8pm with zero calorie sweetener. I have been trying to limit to 2 cups of coffee a day but some days I lose track. I gave up sugar but not my non dairy creamer.

I'm so glad I'm not the only coffee addict out there!

I like my lattes, so I will do the 2 shots of espresso, about a cup of 2% milk and a little bit of raw sugar. I don't really enjoy the drip coffee, I'm sure that is less calories though. But I do need my caffeine in the morning, especially when most mornings involve a classroom of high school children

I would starve before I quit drinking my coffee! lol
I have cut back from 3 spoons of sugar to 1 WITH about a tbsp or so of flavored creamer. I grind my own Starbucks coffee beans every morning. 1-1 1/2 cups every morning, with the occasional cup in the afternoon. My justification, I drink A LOT of water.

It's not so much the coffee itself that slows weight loss as all of the good stuff you put in your coffee like creams and sugars. I think after about 3500mg of caffeine your body doesn't really absorb anymore and it becomes waste material. I worked in a nursing home where we logged what each resident ate and drank and when they drank coffee we counted it as water so I don't know that you have to offset each 8 ounce cup of coffee with an 8 ounce glass of water either unless ALL you drink is coffee and you don't eat anything with fluid in it (fruits/veggies etc). Most people get water from the food they eat also. I think someone mentioned it here already but there have been studies done that a cup of coffee before a workout can boost your metabolism and make it more effective. I myself am a coffee addict but use Splenda and sugar free or fat free creamer or almond milk.

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I have been watching my diet for a long time now, but I still drink coffee.

I love my morning coffee too much to give it up! Interestingly, some studies suggest that caffeine can boost metabolism and enhance exercise performance. Plus, black coffee is low in calories, making it a decent choice for those watching their intake. Just be mindful of added sugars and high-calorie creamers, as they can sneak in extra calories. Since we got a workplace coffee machine, it's been easier to enjoy a quick cup without the extra frills. So, as long as you're keeping an eye on what you add to your coffee, there's no reason it should derail your fitness goals.

I drink a lot of coffee every day, and honestly, I can't seem to break the habit. It's become such a part of my routine now! Does anyone else find themselves relying on coffee just to get through the day?