10 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Quit Coffee

You could lose weight

According to Wesley Delbridge, R.D., a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, most people don’t realize how many calories they consume on a daily basis just from the coffee intake.

Quitting coffee might result in losing weight, but that depends very much on how you liked your coffee. If you were a Starbucks fan or you liked your coffee loaded with milk and sugar, then it’s likely that you will lose a few pounds.

According to a 2017 study published in Public Health, 60 percent of Americans drink their coffee with tons of sugar, cream and other sweet flavorings. Additionally, according to researchers, those who prefer their coffee black, tend to consume 60 percent fewer calories per day than those who like their coffee sweet.

Another study at Duke University discovered that Americans who drink their coffee loaded with sugar and artificial sweeteners are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease and obesity. Therefore, stick to drinking your coffee black and enjoy the health benefits!

But you could also gain weight

“You are going to naturally feel hungrier when you go off of caffeine,” says Delbridge.

Quitting coffee might also contribute to a lot of strange cravings that could result in gain weight if not carefully handled. Coffee acts as an appetite suppressant, so quitting it might come up with some unexpected sweet cravings.

Weight gain usually happens when your caffeine withdrawal kicks in and your body is looking for a quick sugar fix that will increase blood sugar levels and overall calorie consumption. So if you find yourself reaching for a sugary replacement after quitting coffee it’s a normal reaction, but you should learn how to control those cravings if you don’t want to gain too many pounds.

You could sleep better

At first, you’ll probably feel more tired as your body adapts to the absence of stimulants, but after a while, you could sleep better, especially if you were an evening coffee drinker.

According to a 2013 study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, coffee was proven to affect the quality of sleep even when consumed six hours before bedtime.