In this episode, we’re diving into one of our favorite daily rituals—coffee. But don’t worry, this isn’t an anti-coffee episode. I’m not taking your cup away! Instead, I’ll walk you through the pros and cons of coffee from a Project Weight Loss lens, and we’ll look at whether this beloved brew is helping or hindering your goals.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

· The science-backed benefits of coffee (spoiler: antioxidants, brain health, and more)

· The not-so-great side effects (think: sleep, stress, and gut issues)

· How coffee ties into your Project Weight Loss goals

· My personal approach to enjoying coffee mindfully

· Tips to cut back (if that’s what you decide to do)

· A little fun with 10 coffee one-liners

Quote of the Week:

“People always think that happiness is a faraway thing," thought Francie, "something complicated and hard to get. Yet, what little things can make it up; a place of shelter when it rains - a cup of strong hot coffee when you're blue; … a book to read when you're alone - just to be with someone you love. Those things make happiness.”

― Betty Smith, from her book -A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Episode on the 36 Questions to Build Intimacy

Sources

Journal of Nutrition: Vinson JA, et al. (2005). Coffee as a source of antioxidants in the diet.

EatingWell.com: Moderate coffee consumption linked to lower heart disease risk. EatingWell article

Harvard School of Public Health: Coffee and brain health. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

National Institutes of Health: Coffee and lower disease risk. NIH Study

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: Caffeine and metabolic rate. Acheson KJ, et al. (1980). Caffeine and coffee: their influence on metabolic rate and substrate utilization in normal weight and obese individuals.

Let’s go, let’s get it done.

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