Coffee may energize you in the morning, but it is not a weight loss solution. However, it may aid your weight loss efforts if paired with exercise and a healthy diet. Coffee has certain properties that can cause slight, fast weight loss, but unfortunately it is generally not permanent weight loss. For optimal weight loss results, fast may not be lasting, and generally leads to weight gain because your body can feel deprived. Consistent, healthy lifestyle changes result in long-term weight loss.
Water-Weight Loss
The caffeine in coffee acts as a diuretic when consumed, which stimulates fluid secretion through urine. When your body flushes out a lot of fluid, it results in immediate overall weight loss, according to Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. at MayoClinic.com. However, this is not permanent weight loss and can result in dehydration if you don't replenish your lost fluids with water. This can benefit people who feel constipated or bloated after eating certain meals as well as women who gain water-weight from fluid retention during menstruation.
Appetite Suppressant
Coffee can also suppress your appetite, which can improve weight loss but may not necessarily lead to fast weight loss. If you struggle with portion control or overeating at night, this may benefit your weight loss. Just remember that caffeine stays in your system for six hours after consumption, so don't drink coffee at night for weight loss control at night. Drink it five or six hours prior to bedtime. Coffee may interact with other weight loss suppressants, so talk with your doctor before you mix coffee with other appetite or weight loss supplements.
Increased Calorie Burning
Coffee's caffeine content stimulates thermogensis, which is a means for your body to generate heat through food digestion, according to Zeratsky. Your body burns calories during thermogensis, which can speed up weight loss. You can also see faster weight loss results by utilizing coffee's energy benefits to add extra workouts in each week. Wake up an hour earlier every morning and add a quick morning jog to your regular exercise routine. This will increase the amount of calories you burn each day and raise your metabolism, which will improve your weight loss.
Warning
Be careful not to increase the amount of coffee you consume too quickly, as this can lead to potential side effects such as abnormal heart rate, headache, muscle tremors, irritability, nervousness and anxiousness. If you begin to feel any of these side effects as a result of increased caffeine consumption, cut back. MayoClinic recommends lowering your caffeine intake if it is over 600 mg per day. A standard 8 oz cup of brewed coffee contains approximately 95 mg to 200 mg of caffeine. Also, be aware of the ingredients in coffee drinks at coffee houses because they can inhibit weight loss and lead to weight gain if they are loaded with flavorings that are high in sugar, saturated fat, calories and simple carbohydrates.
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