I lost 25 lbs. in 4 months and have held steady for the last 2. It
sounds like I’m in good company. I’m happy with my 25 lb loss but a
little disappointed that I’m in a holding pattern for a while. Glad
to hear I’m not alone.
Dr. Arthur Agaston: While caffeine can increase insulin production by the pancreas, recent studies of coffee have shown no adverse effects on blood sugar or insulin and may even help prevent diabetes. Because of this recent study we have liberalized our approach to coffee. If you drink coffee and enjoy it, then continue. Just moniter your response to it and make sure that it does not cause cravings.
South Beach Daily Dish - April 9, 2005
Goodbye to Caffeine?
This Q&A is from the March Issue of The South Beach Diet
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Please don’t tell me I have to give up caffeinated coffee! Can’t I
have a cup or two a day? Susan R., Dallas TX
Don’t panic. You can still have your coffee as long as you limit
yourself to a cup or two per day. Why? Because caffeine stimulates
the pancreas to produce insulin, a hormone that regulates blood
sugar. When too much insulin is released at once, the body’s blood
sugar level plunges rapidly, resulting in cravings. Decaf doesn’t
have the same effect, so you might consider switching, or at least
mixing ½ caf and ½ decaf. If you do choose a full-strength cup, be
mindful of how you feel an hour or two later. If you’re craving a
snack, chances are your blood sugar has dropped due to that cup of
joe. That definitely isn’t helpful if you’re trying to lose weight.
One more thing if you don’t drink your coffee black, be sure to
use only low- or non-fat milk and sugar substitute.
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I don’t know what exactly is legal…but I drink caffiene free diet sodas, water
(of course), decaf tea made with splenda and crystal light lemonaid.
I am pretty sure dill pickles are ok…but not sure about olives (I don’t like
them so I have never looked at them…lol)
Amy
Hi! I am new here just started the diet on Monday and have lost 6
lbs. I am 5′7″ and weigh 220 Female. I was wondering if anyone else
is or was about this size and how much you lost in the first month.