Coffee and Weight Gain

Maybe. I'm going to say no, not really, but then yes, maybe. The thing I notice is that when I drink the right amount of water, I naturally drink less coffee. And when I drink more water, I magically have an easier time keeping my weight down. I'm not saying coffee makes you gain weight, but it may serve to dehydrate you, both because you may drink it instead of water, and for its diuretic effect. Plus, if you tend to get irritable with caffeine, you may use food for comfort. Who knows - I'm not giving up my morning java anytime soon!

Coffee Weight Gain. In general, I would agree that drinking coffee should actually cause you to lose weight instead of gain weight. It works as a diuretic, hopefully encouraging you to drink more water. Since coffee is a liquid, it should fill you up if you drink for it instead of a snack. However, there are a few things that you could be doing to cause drinking coffee to make you gain weight - 1. Are you using skim milk or creamer? There is tons of hidden fat and calories when you are drinking your coffee with creamer or full fat milk. 2. Are you adding sugar? Believe it or not, those little packets up sugar can add up in the weight gain department. 3. Are you partnering your coffee with a pastry? Some people drink coffee with a dessert, to balance out the strong flavor of the drink. If you find yourself always reaching for a donut, maybe skip the coffee and try a light tea. -- An additional thought - there have been some studies that show coffee interferes with insulin levels. If you find you are sensitive in this department, you may be eating more to balance your sugar out. Consider backing off the drink if this is the case.