Hi everyone!

We all know that water is the number one choice when it comes to beverages (water is essential for life).   For some, coffee is considered to be just as important for survival, in their minds.

Now I am not going to say that coffee should be completely eliminated from your diet or daily routine, however, what you put in your coffee could be the culprit that is holding you back from your best physique.

Just by adding a little cream and sugar to your coffee could be adding up to nearly 100 calories per day!  Over one year if you have one coffee a day, that would equate to about 10 extra pounds!

Here are a few ideas to flavour your coffee without the extra calories:

Add vanilla or maple extract (all natural flavoring)
Add cinnamon
Add one piece of dark chocolate (>75% cacao) and stir into your cup of joe

It might take some time to switch from your milk and sugar coffee to these options, but give it a shot as the benefits are well worth it!  Try switching out one day/week then two, then three, etc.  Eventually you will be there and will feel so much better for it!

And remember, one cup of coffee/day is the recommendation.  You do not have to cut out everything in your diet...just keep it within reason.