Is caffeine really that bad?

[thirdman99]

I've just finished my induction phase and have sucessfully lost 15lbs (from 168lbs to 152lbs) by strictly following the rules.

However, the one thing I didn't follow was to avoid getting caffeine, mainly because I really need coffee during the day to concentrate. I've been having at least 2 cups of coffee everyday (black no sugar) during the induction, but it didn't seem to affect my weight-loss.

Do you think avoiding caffeine is all that crucial to the diet, or it's just a "recommendation." After all, coffee itself doesn't have any carbs or sugars. There seem a lot of contradicting theories for/against taking caffeine during the diet.

[SunnySmile501]

Re: Is caffeine really that bad?

I think it depends on the person. That's about the only break I have received. I have tried as long as 8 weeks with no caffeine and I didn't lose any better, didn't crave less and didn't sleep better. I was more tired and my thinking wasn't as clear. Both times I went off all caffeine, I had a woosh when I added it back in.

I think the people that really benefit by cutting it out are the ones that get a lot of caffeine from not only coffee and tea, but the ones that drink a lot of sodas. I have never drank sodas of any kind, so I just have 2 cups of coffee and a pot of green tea every day. I don't drink my coffee strong and I use 2 tea bags to 32 ounces of water.

15 pounds is awesome for someone that doesn't have that much to lose! Congratulations!

Sunny!

[rrittenhouse]

Re: Is caffeine really that bad?

I've just finished my induction phase and have sucessfully lost 15lbs (from 168lbs to 152lbs) by strictly following the rules.

However, the one thing I didn't follow was to avoid getting caffeine, mainly because I really need coffee during the day to concentrate. I've been having at least 2 cups of coffee everyday (black no sugar) during the induction, but it didn't seem to affect my weight-loss.

Do you think avoiding caffeine is all that crucial to the diet, or it's just a "recommendation." After all, coffee itself doesn't have any carbs or sugars. There seem a lot of contradicting theories for/against taking caffeine during the diet.

I have no input no your question but I wish this were the case I however do have a Diet Mt Dew on occation and so far in about 50 days ive lost ~27lbs so I'm not complaining TOO much. But for now it seems to be working great!

~Robert