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is it ok to have coffee? i havent had coffee for a long time now, but want to bring it back!! So for the past 3 days i've had D&D coffee light w/ creme and 3 equals. I know i should use splenda, but havent gotten a chance to buy it yet. So is this okay? BTW i still drink tons of water!!! I like the am coffee cuz it sends me the potty.... Otherwise w/o coffee i usually only go 2x's a WEEK!!!
I quit coffee for 16 months. I have added 1 mug a day. no problems. I think Atkins suggests excessive caffeine is bad.
Personally It doesn't seem to affect my weight loss.
Jag
When I stalled awhile back I eliminated caffeine, didn't make a difference. I'm back to losing now, and drinking my one mug a day with cream and Stevia.
Plan: Atkins+coffee
Stats: 290/185/180
BF:Yes, it is.
Progress: 95%
Location: West Chester, PA
I've been drinking coffee from day one of Atkins, and it hasn't hurt me yet.
Strait black coffee, not decaf, no sugar, no splenda, no cream. Just coffee. About 40oz a day.
Coffee does have carbs, so if you are counting them, add them to your total. I also drink about 4 liters of water a day, sometimes more.
Plan: Atkins
Stats: 190/163/160
BF:don't want to know
Progress: 90%
Location: Montreal, QC, Canada
One thing I read as to the reasons why you should cut out coffee is because the caffeine can cause carb cravings. I have never given it up and never will. I quit smoking and have cut out junk food and my fave potato chips.... I will not give up coffee too. As far as I can tell the coffee doesn't affect my weight loss.... and I have it with cream and artificial sweetener. I say go for it and enjoy!