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Caffeine and Appetite
The recent post on head hunger got me thinking about caffeine and appetite. There are many studies that show caffeine lowers appetite, but that does not seem to be the case for all VSGers.
I wonder if it is the caffeine that increases the appetite for VSGers or the acidic nature of coffee. I wonder if caffeinated tea would have the same results. I'd love to hear the experiences of others.
I wonder if it is the caffeine that increases the appetite for VSGers or the acidic nature of coffee. I wonder if caffeinated tea would have the same results. I'd love to hear the experiences of others.
Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
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green tea doesnt seem to affect my appetite maybe cos i drink it without anything but the water,but coffee yes it significantly drops my appitite but i drink caffinated with almond milk for creamer.. Yesterday i had two cups of coffee large 20 oz coffee and never wanted food for at least 5 hours later.
Linda 5".4
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Coffee reduces my appetite dramatically. Tea doesn't have the same effect on me, but the liquid fills me up and makes me feel satisfied. As you know, I am rarely without a hot cup of tea next to me. I do think coffee can increase the acid in our stomach and the acid can mimic hunger, so like everything else, it seems the answer is, it depends on individual needs.
Interesting experiences guys. I'm thinking of dropping my morning coffee and seeing what that does to my appetite.
Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
Certified Nutritionist ♥ VSG FAQ♥ sublimate: To elevate or uplift.
3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift
I had posted on the other thread about this. Keep in mind I'm not even 3 months out so things are still in flux for me. I usually have about 1/2-3/4 cup of coffee with a little half & half every morning. I immediately have "hunger" pangs in my stomach, which are likely due to the acid in the coffee and not actual hunger, but I still have that immediate "feed me! I'm hungry" feeling which leads to head hunger. When I have a latte as I sometimes do in the afternoon, I don't feel this. I bet it's because of the protein in the skim milk. I don't know...just my experience.
Highest Weight (2008): 360 Surgery Consult Weight: 340 Day of Surgery: 318
Height: 5'10"
