Hi everyone,I recently came across discussions about a simple “coffee trick” to boost fat loss: drinking a cup of plain black coffee about 20–30 minutes before your first meal of the day. The idea is that the caffeine temporarily ramps up metabolic rate, enhances lipolysis, and may help curb appetite—potentially adding an extra 5–10% calorie burn at rest and reducing meal-time intake. Here’s what I’ve gathered so far:

• Metabolic boost: Studies show caffeine can increase resting metabolic rate by 3–11% for a few hours.
• Appetite suppression: Some research suggests pre-meal caffeine reduces hunger hormones (like ghrelin) and delays gastric emptying.
• Enhanced fat oxidation: Caffeine may promote greater fatty-acid mobilization, especially during fasted states.

🔍 What I’m curious about:
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Clinical significance – How meaningful is a 5–10% bump in metabolism for long-term weight loss, especially when combined with diet and exercise?

Optimal dosage & timing – Is 1 cup (≈95 mg caffeine) 20–30 minutes before eating the “sweet spot,” or do you recommend more/less caffeine or different timing?

Population nuances – Any contraindications or cautions for clients who are sensitive to caffeine, pregnant, on certain medications, or with GI issues?

Real-world results – Have you prescribed this approach in practice? What kind of weight-loss or compliance outcomes have you seen?

I’d love to hear your expert insights, you can check divinehealth.live clinical experiences, or pointers to key literature. Is this a gimmick—or a legitimate, evidence-backed strategy to add to our toolkit? Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts!