Can Drinking Coffee Help You Lose Weight?

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18 Jun Can Drinking Coffee Help You Lose Weight?

Posted at 10:29h in Food, Weight Loss by

‘But first, coffee.’ Many of turn to a cup of coffee to kickstart our day, but if you’re trying to lose weight, is it a help or a hindrance? There has been research suggesting that caffeine can be beneficial to weight loss, but on the other hand, some types of coffee could seriously hamper your fat loss efforts. So can coffee help you lose weight? Read our guide to some of the questions we’re most commonly asked around coffee and weight loss.

SHOULD YOU DRINK COFFEE TO LOSE WEIGHT?

Firstly, it’s important to remember that there is a big difference between high quality black coffee, and sugar and calorie laden coffee shop coffees. Of course, the type of coffee you consume will impact how it affects your weight. The effects of coffee can also vary among individuals, so it is important to consider your state of health and your own personal response to coffee. In this article we’ll explore how coffee can impact weight loss and health.

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IS THERE ANY RESEARCH INTO THE IMPACT OF CAFFEINE ON WEIGHT LOSS?

Research indicates that consuming caffeine, found in coffee, may have a positive impact on weight loss. Studies suggest that caffeine can promote a reduction in weight, BMI, and body fat, potentially aiding in managing weight and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Caffeine intake is associated with thermogenesis and fat oxidation, contributing to weight loss. Caffeine’s stimulant properties have been shown to enhance physical endurance which can help boost your exercise performance, promoting muscle growth and calorie burning.

CAN COFFEE BE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH?

Research has shown that coffee consumption can help reduce the risk of certain diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and certain cancers. As mentioned earlier, drinking coffee before a workout can help you put more effort into your training and is a well known pre workout supplement. Consistent commitment to physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your health and longevity. A new study examined the association between daily sitting time, coffee consumption, and mortality risk among US adults. It found that prolonged sitting increased mortality risk, while coffee consumption reduced it, especially among sedentary individuals.

WHEN SHOULD YOU DRINK COFFEE IF YOU’RE TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT?

Timing wise, drinking coffee earlier in the day is a good idea. Consuming it too late in the day means that the caffeine can negatively impact on your sleep. Both sleep quality and quantity is a key factor in successful weight loss. Too little quality sleep can negatively impact the hormones that regulate your appetite and satiety, causing you to feel hungrier and less satisfied from the food you do eat. So make sure that your coffee consumption isn’t negatively affecting your sleep and driving up your hunger levels. Read our guide to sleep and weight loss here.

ARE TAKEAWAY COFFEES BAD FOR WEIGHT LOSS?

The answer to this question depends very much on what you’re ordering. Takeaway coffees are a popular treat, but people often underestimate the calories and sugar content of what they’re drinking. Many sweetened takeaway coffees contain as much sugar as a dessert, so they should be saved as a rare treat rather than as part of your everyday routine. As an example, a regular cup of black coffee contains around five calories and no sugar. A Starbucks Toffee Nut Latte with oat milk typically contains 415 to 433 calories per serving, along with the equivalent of several teaspoons of sugar. Regularly consuming high calorie, high sugar takeaway coffees has the potential to hamper your weight loss progress and are best avoided.

IS DRINKING TOO MUCH COFFEE BAD FOR YOU?

The extent to which caffeine impacts your health can vary from one person to the next. For example, if somebody is experiencing chronic stress and has elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol, caffeine will push cortisol up further and exacerbate the issue. Caffeine can worsen anxiety and negatively impact sleep. Having too much coffee can cause unpleasant side effects like digestive issues and increased heart rate. The key is to notice how caffeine affects you personally.

If you’re curious to explore the extent to which coffee might negatively impacting your sleep or anxiety, try taking a few days away from all caffeinated beverages and observing the difference it makes.

IS IT HARD TO GIVE UP COFFEE?

Some people can experience caffeine withdrawal symptoms if they’ve been drinking a lot prior to quitting. Symptoms can include headaches, tiredness, reduced energy and alertness, difficulty concentrating and irritability. If you’re experiencing withdrawal symptoms it’s a sign you’ve been consuming too much and have become dependent on it. Caffeine is a drug after all. If you have been over consuming caffeine then coming off it for a while, or at least cutting down, is a good idea. If you’re trying to cut out caffeine you can consider good quality herbal teas or hot water with a slice of lemon and / or ginger. 

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