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Caffeine (as in coffee and some regular or diet sodas) has been shown in studies to contribute to insulin resistance which makes it harder to lose weight. It also increases appetite and contribute to food cravings. In those studies, even decaffeinated coffee (which still has some caffeine in it) is shown to be detrimental to weight loss.Being insulin resistant causes many people who lose weight to only gain it back again. If you are insulin resistant (many people are unaware that they are), using caffeine will further affect your metabolism.Avoiding caffeine will increase your natural metabolism. You can naturally increase your metabolism by combining healthy eating (including avoiding refined/processed carbs) and adding exercise to increase fat loss and lean muscle. It’s the lean muscle that is your metabolic furnace that will burn extra calories/energy 24 hours daily and not just when you are exercising.Caffeine also interferes with G goji berry benefits ABA which have calming effects on the body. This then increases physiological and psychological stress (often associated with both overeating and difficulty adhering to a weight loss plan). Those who are trying to lose body fat would do well to avoid caffeine or at least reduce their caffeine consumption.Since caffeine is an drug (a stimulant) it can also interfere with prescription medications. It can cause headaches, anxiety, agitation, increased heart rate and blood pressure, and stunt growth in children. It is possible to become caffeine dependent (‘I can’t think until I have my morning coffee’). If you have caffeine dependency, it would be best to gradually come off the caffeine. For example, drink one cup of regular coffee or soda and then only decaffeinated for the rest of the day.[For a great energy drink, Lift-Off, with little caffeine and 0 calories, sugar, and carbs, go to www.karenhealth.com.]Look at food labels for caffeine.