Does Caffeine really affect blood sugar, and prevent wt loss?

depoman · 09-05-2004, 07:01 PM

I have done almost everything right on induction but still have not lost any weight. However I do drink a lot of Coffee. Probably over a pot a day (may sound crazy but I work nightshift). That is probably 50-80oz and I make it really strong. It looks like motor oil from a car when I poor it.
I never knew how addicting it was till I tried to stop. I got headaches, was tired, etc..
So could that be my downfall?

weaver513 · 09-06-2004, 12:27 PM

I've been wondering the same thing. I'm just starting out, but I don't want to cut out caffeine until I'm sure I'm able to stick with low carb. I love to drink diet pop as my "sweet stuff".

inatic · 09-06-2004, 03:20 PM

I am not doing Atkins but wanted to suggest instead of just stopping try weaning down.. try 3/4 caffiene and 1/4 decafe for a few days. then try 1/2 and 1/2 for a few days and then try 3/4 decafe 1/4 caff till you can go all decafe. None of the withdrawls that way.

I do add a smide of cafe to my coffee sometimes now and then )but since I dont do a lot of it or all the time I dont feel the effects if I dont have any.

Atkins_Nutritionist · 09-06-2004, 09:26 PM

"I have done almost everything right on induction but still have not lost any weight. "

Is the coffee the only thing?

Yes, you may need to cut back. Taper slowly. Try doing 1/2 regular,1/2 decaf take tylenol for your headaches, do not make yourself suffer

09-05-2004, 07:01 PM	#1
depoman Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tucson.Az Posts: 97 Gallery: depoman Stats: 250/215/200 WOE: Low Carb/Atkins/PP Start Date: 6/17/2005 (seriously committed), restarted02/28/08	Does Caffeine really affect blood sugar, and prevent wt loss? I have done almost everything right on induction but still have not lost any weight. However I do drink a lot of Coffee. Probably over a pot a day (may sound crazy but I work nightshift). That is probably 50-80oz and I make it really strong. It looks like motor oil from a car when I poor it. I never knew how addicting it was till I tried to stop. I got headaches, was tired, etc.. So could that be my downfall?

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09-06-2004, 12:27 PM	#2
weaver513 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 13 Gallery: weaver513 Stats: 224/218.5/125 WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: 9/5/2004	I've been wondering the same thing. I'm just starting out, but I don't want to cut out caffeine until I'm sure I'm able to stick with low carb. I love to drink diet pop as my "sweet stuff".

09-06-2004, 03:20 PM	#3
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 12,582 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182/126.2 5'4 46!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach Supervised Start Date: LC since 2/02 B'building since 10/15/02	I am not doing Atkins but wanted to suggest instead of just stopping try weaning down.. try 3/4 caffiene and 1/4 decafe for a few days. then try 1/2 and 1/2 for a few days and then try 3/4 decafe 1/4 caff till you can go all decafe. None of the withdrawls that way. I do add a smide of cafe to my coffee sometimes now and then )but since I dont do a lot of it or all the time I dont feel the effects if I dont have any.

09-06-2004, 09:26 PM	#4
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	"I have done almost everything right on induction but still have not lost any weight. " Is the coffee the only thing? Yes, you may need to cut back. Taper slowly. Try doing 1/2 regular,1/2 decaf take tylenol for your headaches, do not make yourself suffer