Greetings Everyone,

Long time reader, first time poster. I spoke with my nutritionist about coffee and she told me that small amounts were OK, as long as it wasn't black. I saw my surgeon last week and she said, "so how are you doing giving up your morning coffee?"

I'd like to get everyone's opinion on coffee or no coffee. It sounds silly, but giving up my morning cup will probably be my biggest challenge.

Thx

Maggly

I have never given up coffee...nor was I told to...

My docs office lets you have it back, in limited amount, after 1 month. I have 1 mug each morning.

I read an article yesterday written by a nutritionist at our local hospital that recommended coffee for weight loss. (Not a lap band article) So I think the professional opinions vary.

Interesting. I have some posts on here where people put their morning scoop of chocolate protein powder in their coffee to make it mocha-ish. Perhaps switching to at least a half-caf would be beneficial? Just thinking out loud.

I don't mean for this to enable you but I still drink coffee. I no longer add sugar and real cream to my coffee, however, I substitute low fat creamer or 2% milk and drop the sweetener.

I'd never thought of adding the Protein powder to it so that's a pretty darn good idea.

Perhaps it would help if you ask your Nut or your Doc why they say limited to no coffee in your diet. Sometimes it helps to understand their logic.

Best of Luck!

I use coffee sometimes to make the protein shake with lots of ice. Kinda like an iced coffee. I put some splenda in it and it is almost enjoyable. (Still don't like the protein shake drink.)

I drink coffee every morning too & have had no problems...Just drink lots of water too so you dont get dyhydrated.

Thx for the responses everyone. I like the idea of the protein powder in the coffee. I think I'm going to give it up for 2 weeks after my surgery, then start slowly and see how I do.

My surgery is this Tuesday, wish me luck

I actually just got some Truvia at the store so I could drink some coffee without the sugar... I usually drink milk in it but I thought maybe just not as much? And I use sugar free flavorings too....

I still drink coffee, I'd rather die before giving it up. I dont go in for fattening confectionary coffees though, I like it plain with a dash of skim milk.

My doctor said coffee was fine. I add either a scoop of vanilla or a scoop of chocolate to it every morning (instant latte or mocha)!

I use coffee to drink my Isopure LOL I make a gourmet coffee with it LOL.... not givin it up!

I think putting protein powder in your coffee is a great idea! Why didn't I ever think of that???

give it a shot Mandisa , hope you like it! easy way to get in breakfast and protein in the morning when you need to hustle and don't feel you have time!

This thread got me thinking about how much I like the Coffee Coolattas at Dunkin Donuts so I am inspired to come up with my own recipe for one using cold coffee, protein powder, ice cubes and perhaps either some lowfat milk or powdered coffee creamer. Anyone know where you can buy the no sugar liquid flavorings for coffee? I love toasted coconut and almond flavorings.