How does coffee affect ones dieting

[WorldsBestMom]

Does coffee slows down the dieting process? Is it the caffine in coffee that hinders the weight loss?

[proudmomof4]

Hm, I've heard both versions: that it can help and that it can throw you off.
Years ago I read that caffeine can trigger sugar cravings (which would explain why it's not good when you're dieting). Given our "cultural imprint" of coffee / tea plus something sweet ("Kaffee und Kuchen" for Germans, coffee and doughnut, tea and biscuit, ...) it's no surprise that you could experience some unwanted side effect.
However, I feel that green tea doesn't have this effect. (Really, just imagine a Danish or chocolate chip cookie with green tea - it just isn't the same!)

[ChristyMarie]

I think it depends on what you are putting in your coffee. If you are loading up with cream and sugar then....yeah, not so good.

[4evermom]

Coffee causes an insulin response. So first it takes away your appetite, then you get a blood sugar crash and NEED to eat. I think it's best for weight loss to not drink it on an empty stomach...

[busymama77]

Originally Posted by 4evermom

Coffee causes an insulin response. So first it takes away your appetite, then you get a blood sugar crash and NEED to eat. I think it's best for weight loss to not drink it on an empty stomach...

I agree. I feel like crap if I have coffee on an empty stomach. I try to have yogurt or something in my tummy before I have a cup. I use cream - but usually half and half or 1 carb little cups of creamers.