Gadgetlady, The Watcher, and all in between...

[BethFromVA 5]

Yeah, it can have vasoconstrictive effects. I'd think that healing wouldn't really be compromised unless the individual already had some circulatory problems, though.

My doc told me that he advises against it because of the diuretic effect (and I drink lots of Water. Lots of water), so I personally thought it was an acceptable risk. Of course, I'm pretty much an idiot, so you really can't go wrong by doing the opposite of what I do...

ROTFLMAO! :eek:

[Gracey 7]

Of course, I'm pretty much an idiot, so you really can't go wrong by doing the opposite of what I do...

Hey, you said it, not me. :eek:

[JamieNP 20]

Although it may have suppressing effects at first, Caffeine is an appetite stimulant. It can cause an increase in cortisol levels which can cause the body to crave sweets. It can also contribute to insulin resistance.

[BethFromVA 5]

Although it may have suppressing effects at first, Caffeine is an appetite stimulant. It can cause an increase in cortisol levels which can cause the body to crave sweets. It can also contribute to insulin resistance.

Okay, THAT I understand! :eek:

I always noticed the appetite suppressing part of caffeine but never noticed the stimulant part. Probably wasn't paying attention. :eek:

[Gracey 7]

Have you also read about the possibility of Diet Coke actually making folks eat more? I'd been addicted to Diet Coke since 1989. Eek!!! Blame the DC and my anti-depressants certainly not my frequent hand to mouth activity!!!

[JamieNP 20]

And, most of your caffeinated drinks are high in calories, besides just plain black coffee.< /p>

[BethFromVA 5]

Have you also read about the possibility of Diet Coke actually making folks eat more? I'd been addicted to Diet Coke since 1989. Eek!!! Blame the DC and my anti-depressants certainly not my frequent hand to mouth activity!!!

Sounds fair to me! :eek:

[BethFromVA 5]

And, most of your caffeinated drinks are high in calories, besides just plain black coffee.< /div>

I can't do plain black coffee. I use powdered Creamer and sweet-n-low. Coffee is something I can give up. I don't need it like some people do (hubby being one of them!).

[Donna113 2]

I gave up cigarettes (unrelated to band), diet sodas and last but certainly not least--gluttony. I pity the fool that tries to take away my coffee. [channeling Mr. T]

[JamieNP 20]

The one thing I can't seem to give up is salt. It would probably help my blood pressure, but I just can't seem to do it. All of this low calorie, low fat, high carb food needs SALT!

[BethFromVA 5]

The one thing I can't seem to give up is salt. It would probably help my blood pressure, but I just can't seem to do it. All of this low calorie, low fat, high carb food needs SALT!

How about Mrs. Dash, a salt substitute, or low-sodium salt? I went to the low-sodium salt and almost don't notice a difference.

[JamieNP 20]

Hmm..it has been awhile since I tried that. I will have to give it a shot again.

[babygrl1234 6]

so i got an idea from another bandster....take your left over coffee & put in ice trays - freeze.

when i do my shake (on choc/cheese cake kick now) - rather than the avg ice cube - i used the iced coffee cubes for the extra kick / caffeine...

that is if your a coffee lover like me..:laugh:

There is a cheesecake flavored shake? What is this and where can get 12 of them?

[luluc 6]

There is a cheesecake flavored shake? What is this and where can get 12 of them?

i make it babygrl - 1 scoop of muscle milk choc Protein / 8oz skim milk / 2tsp of SF-FF Jello cheesecake pudding / ice cubes & blend.

hubby likes to take his EAS strawberry carb control shake and add the cheescake pudding & fresh strawberries...i prefer chocolate.< /p>

**i'm sure you can use any Protein Powder & however much more of the pudding mixture you want**

donna - i'm w/you about my coffee.:laugh:

[Gracey 7]

So I went to the grocery store today and they had ONE cheesecake pudding mix - bitter!!!