Caffeine or No Caffeine: A Poll

Hi all, Initially, I cut out all caffeine like my Nut said we should. Eventually it worked it's way back into my daily intake. I have read many things on caffeine and the majority state the following:

Here's what researchers have found:

• Caffeine may act as an appetite suppressant. However, while studies have shown that some people eat less after consuming caffeine, this effect is brief — not long enough to lead to significant weight loss.
• Caffeine may increase your body's ability to burn calories. Caffeine is thought to stimulate thermogenesis — one way your body generates heat and energy from digesting food. However, caffeine's role in thermogenesis probably isn't enough to result in significant weight loss.
• Caffeine acts as a diuretic, which means it causes an increase in the amount of urine you excrete. This water loss may temporarily decrease your body weight.

Questions: 1) Do you have caffeine in your diet? 2) Do you feel it affected your weighloss? HUGS, Karen

Hi Karen - I haven't any caffeine since 9/1 which was a few days prior to my surgery.  I don't know if I miss it... though I do know I miss my diet pepsis.  It's the carbonation I miss.  Being new to the surgery I do not know if not having caffeine has or hasn't affected my weightloss.  I'm at 29lbs now.  I'd be interested to see other people's responses on this issue.   Enjoy your day. Jessica 

I do not drink coffee or soda. I have an occasional coffee when I go out to breakfast but none other than that. I am very interested as well to see what others have to say too. Christine 

Karen I drink an acheiv one everymornin which has caffeine in it and i drink a 16oz cup of coffee every mornin as well  soooooooooo to answer the has it inetrupted my weight loss my answer is NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh LOL  girl if you dont need it dont drink it I CANNOT FUNCTION WITHOUT CAFFEINE LOL ITS THE ONLY FRIGGIN VICE I HAVE LEFT LOL

fern you look absolutely gorgeous in those wedding pics.... your lucky that the bride picked black to wear... not that its more sliming but it beats the poofy tafada dresses from way back when!!!! keep up the good work you look fabu

thank you Stacey the only reason I agreed to be in the bridal party and spend 400 on a dress was if it was black and we got to choose so we could wear it again lol  thank you for the compliment  WE ARE ALL WORKING HARD TO GET WHERE WE WANT TO BE AND STAY IN THE REST OF THIS LIFE WE NOW BOUGHT THE SECOND HALF TOO

Hello my friend, I drink coffee everyday oops sometimes  twice. I neeeeed it you know i work nights so I can't give it up. And as far as my weight loss things are still moving right along although I am at a stall this week  I can't complain Iv'e been pretty lucky. Hope that helps talk to ya soon Hugs Lori P.s Not only do I drink coffee I drink Starbucks bad bad me

Hugsss Lori, I have to say: before having WLS, I dieted (who didn't?!?!) and successfully lost weight. I believe that caffeine HELPS with weight loss (for me; I'm not speaking for everyone!) It makes me feel energized plus I truly believe it suppressed my appetite. Of course, if you ask my Nut, she will strongly disagree. The key is that you have to increase water intake when you have caffeine (shhhhhhh, I don't always do that!) Keep up the good work! How much are you down now? Hugs, Karen

Hi Karen! Yes, I drink caffeine everyday - 20 ounces of Coffee and 9.5 achieveone  Honestly - I do not think it has affected my weight loss - I enjoy it and it keeps me sane. (I avoided it for the first 6 months post op) Now I can't live without it :O) Hugs, Britt  (ps I sent you an email about the LIPO book)

Britty, EXCELLENT point about keeping you sane; that can only help in your weigh loss and maintanance. (I know I spelled that wrong LOL) I avoided it for at least 3 months but then I went to the OBHelp NY Christmas party...and I blew it that night!! LOL what a bad influence we are on this forum hehehe. I just got your email; I'm in Manhattan all weekend going to school so I've been crazy-busy. I'll gladly come by to get it; let me know when. You're a doll for doing the book for LIPO! Hugs, Karen