Cutting out caffeine & getting over a stall

[chase_white_rabbits]

I'm curious is anyone else has encountered this. My weight loss had began to slow (still losing, but definitely slowing down) in August. At the same time, I cut out my usual high-intake of caffeing to support my boyfriend. He went into remission from cancer about 1.5 years ago and his doctor told him he should cut out caffeine to reduce bone loss from the radiation treatment.

So, it's been about 2 months with no caffeine at all (save for one cup of green tea per day). Since then, I've seemed to "jump start" my weight loss again.

I'm wondering if there's any reason for this, or if anyone else has experienced it?

[Richt]

Re: Cutting out caffeine & getting over a stall

Can you post a couple of days worth of "sample menus" so that we can see what you eating? Me might be able to spot something that you cant.

Rich

[chase_white_rabbits]

Re: Cutting out caffeine & getting over a stall

Well, besides the caffeine, my diet hasn't changed at all. Here's what I had yesterday (typical of most days):

Breakfast:
1/2 cup fresh strawberries
cup of green tea

Lunch:
turkey & ham in low-carb wrap
lettuce
pickles
little mustard/mayo
water

Dinner:
"fajitas" with chicken, cheese, 1/2 red pepper, 1/2 green pepper, 1/4 choppen onion, spices
water

[julirama723]

Re: Cutting out caffeine & getting over a stall

Caffiene inhibits weight loss and causes cravings. It also dehydrates you, meaning the water in your system isn't being used as efficiently to flush out toxins/ketones. There's a really scientific way of saying it, but in a nutshell, giving up caffiene is GOOD and that's probably what jump-started your weight loss again.

[Maerow]

Re: Cutting out caffeine & getting over a stall

That and your calorie count must be very low too. Awesome job!

[chase_white_rabbits]

Re: Cutting out caffeine & getting over a stall

Thanks for the replies!

Yes, I realized after writing out a typical daily menu, it seems pretty light. I've definitely noticed that since moving to London from the US, I've been eating less in general - it seems to be the norm here. I'm sure that's also been contributing.