There’s no doubt that successful weight loss relies on developing consistent healthy behaviors. From what you put in your morning coffee to the time you lay your head on the pillow, routine is a critical part of developing healthy weight habits.

But what happens when life challenges your ability to create routine? This dilemma often affects people whose jobs require them to be on the road for a majority of their working hours. Winding up in a different location every week and spending countless hours behind a wheel or in a cramped airplane seat can truly test the resolve of someone looking to shed pounds. So does that mean road warriors should give up on their weight loss goals? Absolutely not!

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When it comes to weight loss, caffeine can be a mixed bag???and it’s certainly no magic bullet.

First, while some herbal and over-the-counter products say that the caffeine and other ingredients they contain can suppress appetite and increase metabolism, the scientific evidence for such claims is shaky at best. I don???t recommend these so-called ???weight loss enhancers??? because it???s often unclear what ingredients they contain, or at what potency. Worse, they could possibly interact in a negative way with other over-the-counter or prescription medications or cause complications for those with certain health conditions. In short, save your money (and possibly your health) and steer clear of them.

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