Kelly Mank
We all hate being on a “diet” while we
are on vacation. So, last week I was in Las Vegas for a convention, not
officially a vacation but we did have a little fun, and I was freaking out a
little about all the yummy snacks and food that I knew I was going to have the
option of. I learned something valuable in Vegas, the Mend-A-Body program is
really not a diet. It is a lifestyle. I had options and most of the time I
choose the right option. Six months ago I would have made different choices, definitely! I felt good about my
choices, I indulged a little, I would be lying if I said I didn’t, but I still
feel really good about the choices I made with the new education I have
received.
Dear Mend-A-Guru,
What are the negative effects of drinking caffeinated coffee
and/or beverages if you are trying to “go healthy” and/or lose weight? I heard
someplace that drinking black coffee could help with weight loss?
A:
Thanks for the question. The issue with caffeine is that it is a
diuretic. Most folks have a tolerance for one or two 8-ounce cups of
caffeinated beverage without any impact on hydrations, etc. After that,
for every caffeine intake, you should add the equivalent serving of water to
compensate. Caffeine can parallel blood sugar causing energy spikes and lulls.
It can also overstimulate the bladder making the frequency of bathroom trips
increase. For those adjusting to an increase in water consumption (and the
frequency of bathroom trips that come with this) caffeine consumption can add
to effort needed to adjust.
For some, stopping the intake of caffeinated coffee/beverages
seems a daunting task. We recommend tapering down these types of beverage
consumptions until natural energy levels are resumed from their removal. Some
folks split their cup with half caffeinated and half decaf. Some will
substitute one serving that is traditionally caffeinated with decaf. And, some
do cut it out “cold-turkey.” Whatever is the most comfortable switch for you is
the recommended way to go. And never
feature any hot beverage as your first or last beverage intake of the
day. Ice water should bookend both parts of your day with at least one
hour difference between drinking them.
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