Caffeine And Dieting

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What are the effects of caffeine on dieting? I have to have my one cup of coffee in the morning. Is that going to severely hinder weight loss for me. I drink water the rest of the day and eat healthy and exercise.

jonnes32 replied: "It shouldn't, sometimes coffee can upset your stomach and make you go both ways (if you know what I'm saying) And that's one way people lose weight...by taking laxatives, so It would actually help. And it will cause you to have to drink more water to stay hydrated, so you will drink more and that will fill you up."

Dr. Souc replied: "No not at all! One cup is fine."

Alucard replied: "I use caffeine to wake up and caffeine to work out. unless you are sensitive to it it should not hurt or hinder your weight loss."

Sheleana replied: "instead of coffee eat an apple it has the same effect as coffee but is healthier for you."

HM N replied: "it will makes u addicted in it."

doggenfreek replied: "Caffeine is actually a appetite suppressant. The caffeine in the coffee should help you not be hungry. That should help you with your diet."

Corey H replied: "No. It's not a bad idea to have a cup of coffee about 1/2 an hour before exercise, because that will help you with your workouts, and can stimulate thermogenesis(fat burning), but coffee is also a central nervous system stimulant which can cause a hi and low crash-effect, and coffee can actually cause weight gain if it's consumed too often, beause it negatively effects thyroid hormones."

Why do some people cut out caffeine when dieting? Does it have anything to do with your weight?

b rock replied: "caffeine is bad for you regardless...."

Russell S replied: "Caffeine is not the best for you but it can help in weight loss. Caffeine is a mild amphetimine and they will boost your metoblism by raising your body temp slightly. When you body goes into this state you are burning more calories than normal."

BabeHeart replied: "No, it has more to do with the fact that caffiene is a stimulant (it stimulates the appetite as well), and coffee often triggers food cravings. Here's some info Now, I don't cut caffiene when I diet but I know some people who do...you may try cutting it if you want and see if you feel it helps you..."

how do you get rid of caffeine cravings while dieting? Is there something i can do to help me i am craving so bad for a mt. dew i have been dieting and exercising for a week and i miss my mt dew really bad!! I think im going thru withdrawl or something!!!

Z [Suspended] replied: "Get DIET Mountain Dew."

funguyy replied: "Diet mountain dew. 0 calories. or tough it out for a week or two and you will be over the craving. i've quit caffeine for 3weeks so far(this time) and i feel good"

why are we advised to have less caffeine when dieting? i thought it stimulated the metabolism and was actually a good appetite suppressant.

elizabeth replied: "caffeine dehydrates you"

No M replied: "Caffeine dehydrates you, and most diets have an exercise content thus usually require you to drink plenty water (Hydration). This removes the toxins from your body. If you are in a weight loss scheme with a good diet and exercise talk to your health store or trainer about thermogenics. They will keep you awake on even the most boring days."

Ken replied: "Actually caffeine makes you more hungry. That is why it is used in many food products. It makes you want mire and not just caffeine."

Doc replied: "The caffeine stimulates the production of adrenaline, adrenaline is released to assist the body's reaction to a "fight or flight" situation. It is a throwback to our caveman days that can still be triggered by stress situations or stimulants. It has several effects, of which is to divert blood form "secondary" areas such as the digestive system and pump it to areas primarily involved in flight or fight, such as the muscles, heart and lungs. Digestion is slowed hindering absorption of nutrients and suppressing appetite. Blood glucose levels climb rapidly to ensure that muscles have plenty of fuel to flee or fight when the levels rise to high insulin is produced. The rapid rise is followed by a significant drop that triggers a demand for more energy - so you experience hunger with the possibility of blowing you diet. I hope that helped William J. McClelland Ph.D. NC Nutrition Consultant"

What is the best NON CAFFEINE diet aid? I've been putting on weight even though I exercise and eat well, but I can't have caffeine due to a medical condition. Most diet aids out there all say "equivalent to five cups of coffee" or have hoodia, another bad one, so I'm wondering if there are any non caffeinated diet aids that you know of that might work well? I think I just need the boost. Thanks!

Laurus Nobilis replied: "Ephedra if you don't care about the law, and apple cider vinegar (or just vinegar in general) if you do. Vinegar is not overly helpful but it has been shown to slow absorption of carbohydrates in the diet so it could theoretically have some effect."

What caffeine free diet drinks taste close to the original? I have to cute cute my caffeine and can't drink the diet Dr Pepper. What are some other caffeines free drinks that taste good. I just tried A&W diet root beer. Its not bad, but I can't do that this whole pregnancy lol. And yes I know I need to drink more milk and water, and I do. I also started drinking vitamin water and Gatorade. I just like to enjoy a soda once a day.

Tivogal replied: "try diet coke caffeine free. try pepsi caffeine free but i suggest what you also mentioned, Drinking more water. good luck to you."

noti replied: "U have to drink sprite i mean it's a wonderful soda and this soda don't have caffeine you have to probe it seriously"

Brandon C replied: "Try sprite"

Ashley H replied: "I am trying to cut out caffeine too. Have you ever tried sparkling (carbonated) flavored water? There are tons out there now, but my favorite brand is La Croix. They make a couple different flavors and I like lime the best. They come in cans and have no calories but they're filling and refreshing and no caffeine. I think I might go have one right now... :)"

Jennifer S replied: "Caffeine free Dr. Pepper and Caffeine free Coke are very close"

Is it ok to drink caffeine free diet coke drinks while pregnant? Basically thats all i know ur supposed to cut back on caffeine but is it safe to drink caffeine free sodas/ diet caffeine free sodas while pregnant??

BlueSea replied: "I did, no problems at all. Just make sure you keep hydrated with plenty of water, which you probably do anyway."

TX2step replied: "no ... the artificial sweeteners are extremely BAD for you, even if you're NOT pregnant. Asparatame, especially, has links to cancer and is probably on your doctor's list of things NOT to have....."

trixiedoodle replied: "UGH well look at it this way... do you want your baby drinking diet soda and the chemicals in it? Remember everything the mom takes in is what the baby gets... so better off having water, milk or juice cause a baby can use it!"

Sky Flying Gorgon Witch replied: "NO WAY! NO SODA, NO ALCOHOL, NO CIGARETTES, NO DRUGS, NO DIET PILLS, NO JUNK FOOD FULL OF MSG, SALT AND SODIUM AND NO FAST FOOD, THAT GARBAGE OS THE REASON WHY KIDS HAVE BIRTH DEFECTS."

Jason B replied: "As far as i know my mother didn't drink any soda at all while she was pregnant with my younger brother she drank water and tea. Then she at yogurt a whole bunch."

Chef Jesse J replied: "you should refer all important questions to your doctor and not yahoo answers. the subject is to delicate for yahoo answers."

Is Diet Pepsi Caffeine free okay for diabetics or does it still contain caffeine? I was thinking of an option as a treat hear and there as a drink. I saw caffeine free diet pepsi in walmart and wondered if it was okay for a type II diabetic trying to keep blood sugar under control. I know caffeine is bad for diabetics so I wondered if this product still contained small amounts of caffeine or if it was truly caffeine free?

MamaSmurf replied: "Yes, it's okay as long as you drink lots of water too. Look on the label, they cannot label something caffeine free if it isn't anymore."

Lisa A replied: "Why is caffeine bad for diabetics? There is no sugar in it. Either you have been misinformed or who ever told you this did not know what they were talking about. If a food says it is caffeine free, it has to be caffeine free. Caffeine is a stimulant that has absolutely nothing to do with blood sugar. A person with diabetes mellitus has to limit their intake of carbohydrate or simple sugar. The reason for this is that either the insulin they produce is not effective at keeping blood sugars within normal limits. Or the islet cells contained in the pancreas cannot make enough insulin to do the job of metabolizing sugar. Either way this has nothing to do with caffeine. A physician may order a person to limit their caffeine intake due to problems related to diabetes such as vessel disease, but diabetes in general is no reason to decrease caffeine intake."

Michael S replied: "Sort of doubt Mazher's credibility on this. It seems to me if Aspartame were that bad they would take it off the market. I know Decaf coffee has 3% as much caffeine as regular coffee, so you are getting a small amount. Apparently according to this there is no caffeine at all in Caffeine Free Diet Coke. Diet Pepsi is probably the same. "

Stevie G replied: "I remember talking to someone about this. Cafine free doesn't mean cafine free, it means there is only a very limited amount in it, the same way alcohol free lager contains a small amount of alcohol. The cafine amount isnt very much at all, although it is still there, which is why it tastes like it is missing something, because it is there, but not very much off it. If you drink plenty of water you will be fine."

sue replied: "Caffeine is only bad for some people with an allergy to it. It is not necessarily bad for diabetics. It may raise blood PRESSURE a bit, but mostly that is the hot drink that does that. It does not raise blood GLUCOSE levels. In fact it may have some effect in lowering them. The studies are really very inconclusive on this. One says caffeine is bad for diabetics and another recommends having caffeine regularly. Caffeine is used to treat MIGRAINEs!! Caffeine Free products are just that!! free of any caffeine!!! Or they couldn't be labeled that by law."

Daisee replied: "To Lisa A: She's right. Caffeine RAISES blood sugar."

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