Question:
I am a coffee drinker. I also add Swiss Miss to it (low in sugar). I am discouraged

and posted last week about losing weight so slowly. I am wondering if anyone has info on coffee drinking. I drink one or two cups per day.Could the caffeine slow down weight loss? I am trying to see what I need to change to have more successful weight loss.Thanks to all for your input. Much appreciated!    — lovebug2 (posted on June 24, 2002)

June 24, 2002
Caffeine is an appetite stimulant. Caffeine also dehydrates. For every cup of coffee, drink an equal amount of water to make up for it. Almost every day, I go to my favorite Java House (they didn't see me for 10 months! Must have thought they would go broke!)and I order a 20 ounce SKINNY Latte' made with 1/3 caf & 2/3 decaf. When I have drunk it half down, I go home and add a Swiss Miss no sugar added hot coco & fill it to the brim with boiling water. Yum.
   — Barbara B.

June 25, 2002
I drink both regular and decaf and have'nt had any problems with ether dehydration or slow weight loss because of it. Perhaps some people do. I'd sooner think you are eating alot of carbohydrates. ;)
   — Danmark

June 25, 2002
I don't think coffee has too much to do with it. In my opinion, protein consumption and frequent small meals are more important. I had a long plateau and broke it by increasing my protein to 100 grams a day and reducing carbs (protein bars really helped with the cravings). I noticed on your profile that you said you are losing inches but not weight. If so, you are not REALLY on a plateau! Especially if you are exercising, you could be building good ol' muscle and getting healthier while staying at the same weight. Hope this helps!--a fellow coffee addict =)
   — ctyst

July 1, 2002

   — lindajenkins