How much coffee?

avid · 01-19-2013, 02:06 PM

After the lovely people here at LCF suggested trying HWC in coffee, I find that I can't get enough.
I always enjoyed a cup in the morning, but except for an occassional cup after dinner that was usually it.
Now, it's usually two cups in the morning a cup after dinner and lately a second cup in the evening. So I went from one to three and now coming up on four a day.
I was wondering how much coffee other LCF'ers were drinking.

coffeeandcream · 01-19-2013, 02:26 PM

I drink about a pot of coffee a day. I use half and half. It is a lot of carbs and calories, but it's worth it to me.

rubidoux · 01-19-2013, 02:45 PM

If I'm home I often drink a pot with HWC. Lately I've been having one cup with all the HWC I want (this is a large cup with probably 3T of HWC) and for the rest I try to put in just a tiny bit of cream. On weekdays I've been studying at Starbucks and I have a diet coke at home and then one venti sized coffee w HWC and then one venti w HWC and 4 pumps of sugar free mocha syrup, which is a very yummy treat, imo.

nolcjunk · 01-19-2013, 02:47 PM

One or two cups a day.

Be careful with hwc in coffee- it can be quite a calorie bomb, especially for those of us at goal.

marieze · 01-19-2013, 03:39 PM

I'm pretty sensitive to caffeine so I have my coffee maker set to 4 cups of coffee and I believe on the drip maker 6 oz. is considered a cup. That said, I fill my stainless steel mug up once in the morning and drag it with me all day and that's all I have. I think it's a few cups total.

Hairy Mom · 01-19-2013, 03:48 PM

What is hwc?

rubidoux · 01-19-2013, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hairy Mom

What is hwc?

heavy whipping cream -- it's very low in carbs, has no chemically ingredients, and is insanely yummy in coffee

Hairy Mom · 01-19-2013, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubidoux

heavy whipping cream -- it's very low in carbs, has no chemically ingredients, and is insanely yummy in coffee

Sounds yummy! Thanks

Strawberry · 01-19-2013, 04:19 PM

There is some literature out there that caffeine in coffee will spike insulin... Some people on here seem to find that it true.... others on this board slurp coffee like water and never have that problem. I think its a "your milage may vary" issue. If you are doing fine on the diet with your 3 cups a day... well, if it aint broke dont fix it!

I have a roughly 16 oz cup of coffee a couple times a week (not every day). I use milk, because I'm in maintenance so calories from cream are a problem for me. I tolerate the few extra carbs ok, and like getting a little extra protein and calcium from the milk.

avid · 01-19-2013, 05:25 PM

Oddly enough I lost 2 pounds when I switched from half n half to hwc.
I haven't gained back any weight with the extra cup or so a day.
I was just wondering what the folks here did when it came to java

sya_unit · 01-19-2013, 07:43 PM

I drink 1 or 2 in the morning and switch to decaf in the evening or decaf tea. I love coffee with hwc in it too. It is so filling, I consider it breakfast. In the summer I drink it iced. which is awesome too. But I do tend to switch to the coconut milk after my first cup. It isn't nearly as rich and creamy, but I can't risk the calories or carbs. And coconut milk is 1 carb a cup.

Meli-Mel · 01-19-2013, 09:36 PM

I drink one cup a day, first thing in the morning, with either 1/2 and 1/2 or hwc.

I used to drink a cappucino in the morning, but switched to coffee due to the high sugar content. I've never been a coffee drinker and although it's still not my favorite, I tolerate it as I really enjoy something warm to drink in the morning and I don't care for tea.

Tracy0821 · 01-19-2013, 09:50 PM

is heavy whipping cream in same area with half ad half?

avid · 01-20-2013, 06:20 AM

Yes, hwc is found right along side half and half in my local wal mart dairy case.
I decided to limit myself to two cups a day most days.
Just another personal commitment that should help keep me on track.

lterry913 · 01-20-2013, 08:42 AM

I also love my coffee with hwc or half and half...I have a big cup in morning and occasionally one in afternoon...I have to limit after dinner coffee or have decaf because I am wired and can't get to sleep...not good if you have to get up at 4 am.

...I have not encountered any negatives and have consumed coffee since I started this woe. I do know others may have different results though.

I have my morning coffee with hwc and coconut oil and blend in magic bullet blender...kinda like a latte, foamy and creamy and yum...this is often breakfast for me.

Patkid · 01-20-2013, 08:54 AM

I drink A LOT of coffee.
I only allow myself to have it w/ HWC if I am subbing for a meal.
Fortunately I love it so much that black is fine for me.

01-19-2013, 02:06 PM	#1
avid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: treasure coast Posts: 782 Gallery: avid Stats: 180/135/128... WOE: Lotsa veggies and LC	How much coffee? After the lovely people here at LCF suggested trying HWC in coffee, I find that I can't get enough. I always enjoyed a cup in the morning, but except for an occassional cup after dinner that was usually it. Now, it's usually two cups in the morning a cup after dinner and lately a second cup in the evening. So I went from one to three and now coming up on four a day. I was wondering how much coffee other LCF'ers were drinking.

01-20-2013, 08:42 AM	#15
lterry913 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,504 Gallery: lterry913 Stats: 5' 11" 238/174/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/1/2010	I also love my coffee with hwc or half and half...I have a big cup in morning and occasionally one in afternoon...I have to limit after dinner coffee or have decaf because I am wired and can't get to sleep...not good if you have to get up at 4 am....I have not encountered any negatives and have consumed coffee since I started this woe. I do know others may have different results though. I have my morning coffee with hwc and coconut oil and blend in magic bullet blender...kinda like a latte, foamy and creamy and yum...this is often breakfast for me. __________________ Control breeds Confidence. Being fat is Hard...Dieting is Hard... Pick your hard Live, Laugh, Love and...LEARN from mistakes 65 pounds lost so far and not looking back Last edited by lterry913; 01-20-2013 at 08:44 AM..

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01-19-2013, 02:26 PM	#2
coffeeandcream Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 362 Gallery: coffeeandcream Stats: 228/188/160 WOE: LC Start Date: October 2012	I drink about a pot of coffee a day. I use half and half. It is a lot of carbs and calories, but it's worth it to me.

01-19-2013, 02:45 PM	#3
rubidoux Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 970 Gallery: rubidoux Stats: 214/165/130 (5'0") WOE: HF/MP/LC Start Date: restart 9/2012	If I'm home I often drink a pot with HWC. Lately I've been having one cup with all the HWC I want (this is a large cup with probably 3T of HWC) and for the rest I try to put in just a tiny bit of cream. On weekdays I've been studying at Starbucks and I have a diet coke at home and then one venti sized coffee w HWC and then one venti w HWC and 4 pumps of sugar free mocha syrup, which is a very yummy treat, imo.

01-19-2013, 02:47 PM	#4
nolcjunk Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,437 Gallery: nolcjunk Stats: Whole foods lc, 110, 5'6 WOE: Atkins - it's a diet	One or two cups a day. Be careful with hwc in coffee- it can be quite a calorie bomb, especially for those of us at goal.

01-19-2013, 03:39 PM	#5
marieze Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,818 Gallery: marieze Stats: 361/225/180 WOE: My way low carb! Start Date: July 11th 2003	I'm pretty sensitive to caffeine so I have my coffee maker set to 4 cups of coffee and I believe on the drip maker 6 oz. is considered a cup. That said, I fill my stainless steel mug up once in the morning and drag it with me all day and that's all I have. I think it's a few cups total.

01-19-2013, 03:48 PM	#6
Hairy Mom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 100 Gallery: Hairy Mom Stats: 178/164/135 5'3" 35yo WOE: Juddd Start Date: January 2nd, 2013	What is hwc?

01-19-2013, 04:19 PM	#9
Strawberry Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,243 Gallery: Strawberry	There is some literature out there that caffeine in coffee will spike insulin... Some people on here seem to find that it true.... others on this board slurp coffee like water and never have that problem. I think its a "your milage may vary" issue. If you are doing fine on the diet with your 3 cups a day... well, if it aint broke dont fix it! I have a roughly 16 oz cup of coffee a couple times a week (not every day). I use milk, because I'm in maintenance so calories from cream are a problem for me. I tolerate the few extra carbs ok, and like getting a little extra protein and calcium from the milk.

01-19-2013, 05:25 PM	#10
avid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: treasure coast Posts: 782 Gallery: avid Stats: 180/135/128... WOE: Lotsa veggies and LC	Oddly enough I lost 2 pounds when I switched from half n half to hwc. I haven't gained back any weight with the extra cup or so a day. I was just wondering what the folks here did when it came to java

01-19-2013, 07:43 PM	#11
sya_unit Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Valley of the Sun Posts: 754 Gallery: sya_unit Stats: 254/184/140 WOE: Atkinsish Start Date: Jan 3, 2012	I drink 1 or 2 in the morning and switch to decaf in the evening or decaf tea. I love coffee with hwc in it too. It is so filling, I consider it breakfast. In the summer I drink it iced. which is awesome too. But I do tend to switch to the coconut milk after my first cup. It isn't nearly as rich and creamy, but I can't risk the calories or carbs. And coconut milk is 1 carb a cup.

01-19-2013, 09:36 PM	#12
Meli-Mel Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,004 Gallery: Meli-Mel Stats: 190/165.8/150 Start Date: September 24, 2012	I drink one cup a day, first thing in the morning, with either 1/2 and 1/2 or hwc. I used to drink a cappucino in the morning, but switched to coffee due to the high sugar content. I've never been a coffee drinker and although it's still not my favorite, I tolerate it as I really enjoy something warm to drink in the morning and I don't care for tea.

01-19-2013, 09:50 PM	#13
Tracy0821 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maine Posts: 860 Gallery: Tracy0821 Stats: 296/272/220 for cruise trip mini goal WOE: Low Carb Start Date: January 6, 2012 ( for the third try)	is heavy whipping cream in same area with half ad half?

01-20-2013, 06:20 AM	#14
avid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: treasure coast Posts: 782 Gallery: avid Stats: 180/135/128... WOE: Lotsa veggies and LC	Yes, hwc is found right along side half and half in my local wal mart dairy case. I decided to limit myself to two cups a day most days. Just another personal commitment that should help keep me on track.

01-20-2013, 08:54 AM	#16
Patkid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rockford IL Posts: 528 Gallery: Patkid Stats: 199/191.6/165 WOE: The only thing that works with me: ATKINS72 Start Date: Jan 16, 2013	I drink A LOT of coffee. I only allow myself to have it w/ HWC if I am subbing for a meal. Fortunately I love it so much that black is fine for me.