Discover the health benefits of coffee and how it can help in your weight loss efforts.
A hot cup of coffee is how many people like to start the day. Some people swear by it and wouldn't think of beginning their day without a fresh cup. Others drink it by the pot. But is it safe? And will it help or hinder your weight loss efforts?
Research has been back and forth on whether a few cups of coffee a day is a healthy habit or not. The latest research shows that it is not only safe to consume several cups of coffee per day, but it can actually help you lose weight.
How Drinking Coffee Helps:
Coffee reduces the risk of type 2 Diabetes.
Coffee gives you more energy for a tougher workout that lasts longer, making it possible to burn more calories.
Coffee does not contribute to heart disease as we previously thought.
Caffeine speeds up your metabolism making it easier for us to burn more calories --- even while at rest.
What To Watch Out For:
Avoid fancy drinks from places like Starbucks that are loaded with hidden ingredients and additional calories. Frappacinnos and Mocha Lattes are not going to help you lose weight.
Don't add cream and sugar to your coffee. These only add extra calories and make you crave more sweets.
Don't give into the donuts, muffins and other similar goodies when you stop to grab a cup of coffee. A donut can add another 200-300 calories (and who can eat just one?) and a muffin can range from 450-700 calories depending on the size and type.
Don't try to cut out coffee and reduce calories all at once. Gradually reduce your intake to phase it out if that is your goal.
Overall, coffee has been given a bad reputation and as long as you don't fill it or pair it with sweets it is a healthy way to start your day and kick start your weight loss.
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Comments
Oct 10, 2008 10:26 PM
Guest
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I've noticed that when I drink several cups of coffee it makes me urinate
constantly.. I’m talking 4-5 times in the hour. To me I always considered
this a good thing because even though I have a fast metabolism I seem to
retain water easily and when I drink coffee all that water weight pours
out.
Oct 22, 2008 1:00 PM
Guest
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i got up in the middle of reading this and got a cup of coffee. haha And I
may very well chug it and get up for another cup after reading this other
person's comment. water weight is my biggest enemy.
Oct 29, 2008 10:51 AM
Guest
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water weight is not the weight you should be trying to lose....
Nov 25, 2008 8:45 AM
Guest
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Coffee is a natural diuretic...it will make you shed water weight but, be
careful because you can easily get dehydrated and it causes you to have
frequent bowel movements. I did notice that it is helping me shed the extra
weight.
Nov 28, 2008 9:23 AM
Guest
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I don't think coffee is horrible. I like this article, but you really need
to match the amount of coffee you drink with water. Yeah, you are urinating
a lot, but I bet it's not clear urine. Thats actually not good. Caffeine
pulls fluids from all of your body and pushes them through your kidneys.
Well, your kidneys are filters and you don't want a too much waste going
through them at once. This in time, will cause problems with your kidneys.
