Does caffeine hinder weight loss?
Yes and no, caffeine may promote both weight loss or the opposite. Caffeine may give a boost to your metabolism, but as it’s after-effect, it gives you an urge to “pig-out” at meal time or even in-between-meal snacks. So, gain or lose, it’s up to discipline and self-control. More input from FAQ Farmers: Caffeine makes it harder to lose weight, according to Dr Thomas Yarnell. I have been an avid coffee drinker for ten years now. I recently asked a teacher of mine if coffee aids in raising the metabolism and therefore increasing weightloss. She answered back both yes and no. Caffeine does raise the heart rate and metabolism, however at the same time it dehydrates you. Being dehydrated slows down your metabolism. So I’d assume that caffeine would aid in weight loss as long as you’re certain to keep yourself extra hydrated every day. I also read that drinking two cups of coffee before working out improves results. Hope I’ve helped some. I find that whenever I drink coffee, I’m in the mood