Although it is possible that drinking coffee may help keep the weight off, adding cream and sugar along with doughnuts and other snacks may have the opposite effect.
The Golden Rule of Weight Loss
The golden rule of weight loss can be summarized as "calories in < calories out." In short, the only surefire way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume, and the question of whether any food, drink, activity or drug can help you lose weight boils down to a question of whether or not it will reduce your calorie intake or increase your energy expenditure.
Positive Effects of Caffeine
The most significant component of coffee relative to weight loss is caffeine--up to 175 mg per serving. Caffeine is a mild appetite suppressant and can help stave off hunger if substituted for another snack. In addition, the stimulating effects of caffeine provide a slight boost to your energy expenditure, helping you burn more calories even at rest.
Negative Effects of Caffeine
Caffeine can cause jitters and blood sugar fluctuations, which may lead to cravings for sugary foods throughout the day.
Bad Habits
Coffee consumption is frequently associated with consumption of other, high-calorie foods such as doughnuts and muffins. In addition, adding sugar and cream to coffee loads it with unwanted calories that may sabotage weight loss.
Conclusion
Coffee may be a good tool to assist in weight loss, but only if taken black (with no cream or sugar) and not accompanied by unhealthy snacks.
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