[Clarington45]

Hi All, I met with my soon to be IP Coach, I am starting next Thursday, and he had me do a health assessment / lifestyle questionnaire and he said I am going to have to cut down on coffee I usually drink 3 to 4 a day..How many coffee do you guys have daily? or what does your coach say about coffee? Just curious.. thanks, J

[nolasmurf]

Mine advised an extra water for every cup of coffee or tea. But he didn't limit me

[berteau]

I drink a cup or two in the morning (small, no Venti anything), but make sure to drink extra water. Good luck!

[Breakofday71]

For every up of caffeine you drink, you have to add an additional 8 oz of water on top of the minimum 64 oz you need to drink anyways.

I have one cup of coffee in the am, and then switch to hot water flavored with cinnamon or lemon to help get my water in.

I have seen a lot of people use decaf with good success.

I wish you luck with your journey

[saskgirl]

I have a cup in the morning and have switched to having a decaf at night because I have been sleeping soooo well since I started and don't want to ruin it!
My coach put coffee on the list for my breakfast and if I end up having more I just drink extra water.

[Gemmstar]

My coach said to mix up a vanilla drink mix and add a little to the coffee instead of milk or creamer. It was actually good and you only need a little bit

[sonolady]

I'm not a coffee person but drink 2 cups of tea each morning with skim and stevia, I mix my morning choc/spinach shake with half water and half coffee. I drink about 100 oz of water a day but I have always done that. For 3 weeks I only lost 2 lbs and the coach actually said maybe I am drinking too much water.?? I just sort of laughed and took the scale not moving as a stall. I think it pretty much was just a stall, I hadn't changed anything, no big cheats and down 2.6lb this week. So too much water? nah.... just a body adjustment

[Dolemite]

I have two small dixie cups of coffee with almond milk and half a splenda in the morning. In the afternoon I have a medium iced coffee from D&D again with almond milk and splenda. I do drink well over 100 oz of water every day.

[lisa32989]

Originally Posted by Dolemite

I have two small dixie cups of coffee with almond milk and half a splenda in the morning. In the afternoon I have a medium iced coffee from D&D again with almond milk and splenda. I do drink well over 100 oz of water every day.

I'm guessing you are not on IP?
Almond milk is not a phase 1 food

[trishthayer]

When I decided to lose weight I called a clinic to make an appointment and to ask 1 question, "do you limit the intake of coffee or tea?". I was NOT going on a diet and giving up caffeine at the same time, I wanted to stay married, lol! I was told at 2 different clinics that you did not limit coffee or tea as long as it was being drunk black and that you added extra water after the first cup. If you like and feel comfortable with the couch you should ask why this is a rule.

[tiggermd]

My coach told me to add extra water for each cup I drunk. I have found however my taste buds changing. I still take my 1-2 cups in the morning but I am finding herbal tea really nice in the afternoon and pm.

[Dolemite]

Originally Posted by lisa32989

I'm guessing you are not on IP?
Almond milk is not a phase 1 food

Nope I am on IP. I just find that a splash of almond milk, which my wife uses for her cereal and is always in the fridge, doesn't affect my routine.

[65X65]

Originally Posted by lisa32989

I'm guessing you are not on IP?
Almond milk is not a phase 1 food

Dolomite:
I would think as you get closer to your goal...this may not work as well for you....have you thought about trying to wean off before you notice that happening? I think anyone who is working on losing a relatively small amount of weight..and ESP a female who is trying to get as low into the 100s as is healthy...would not be able to get away with adding something like this to the day for long...if at all.

[Clarington45]

Thanks for the responses everyone, I will ask him when I officially start IP next Thursday..

[Annik]

my coach says 1 cup a day.
if it is op to have more than 1 cup a day if one ensures more water intake, that makes me happy!